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Zagreb is the capital of Croatia that many overlook, yet it's full of central European charm. The Upper Town (Gornji Grad) has churches with patterned tiled roofs and medieval stone lanes, while the Lower Town (Donji Grad) is all broad Austro-Hungarian boulevards with parks and museums. Café culture here is a genuine way of life for locals.
Why stay in Zagreb
St. Mark's Church
Its famous patterned tiled roof bears the city and Croatian coats of arms — a symbol of the Upper Town.
Špica café culture
On Saturday mornings, Zagreb locals dress up to sip coffee at the cafés along Tkalčićeva — a weekly ritual.
Dolac Market
An open-air market under bright red umbrellas, selling fruit, vegetables, flowers, and local goods every morning.
Unusual museums
The Museum of Broken Relationships tells the stories of love affairs that ended — like nowhere else in the world.
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Local dishes to try in Zagreb
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Štrukli
Thin dough filled with cream cheese, baked or boiled — a signature dish of the Zagorje region around Zagreb.
📍 Local dish - 2🍖
Purica s mlincima
Roast turkey with mlinci (baked flatbread), a classic Zagreb dish for special occasions.
📍 Local dish - 3🌭
Kobasica & češnjovka
Croatian grilled sausages, found at markets and roadside stalls, boldly seasoned with garlic.
📍 Street food - 4🍰
Kremšnita
A thick layer of vanilla custard between puff pastry — a popular café dessert.
📍 Dessert - 5☕
Zagreb coffee
Lingering over coffee at a café is a true way of life here, especially the Špica on Saturday mornings.
📍 Drink
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St. Mark's Church · St. Mark's Church
The city's emblematic church, its tiled roof bearing the city's coat of arms and Croatia's national emblem.
📍 Upper Town - 2🚡
Zagreb Funicular · Zagreb Funicular
The shortest funicular in the world, linking the Lower Town to the Upper Town in under a minute.
📍 Connects Upper-Lower - 3⛪
Zagreb Cathedral · Zagreb Cathedral
The tallest Gothic-spired cathedral in Croatia, a landmark visible from across the city.
📍 Kaptol - 4🥬
Dolac Market · Dolac Market
An open-air market with its signature red umbrellas, selling fresh vegetables, fruit, and flowers.
📍 City center - 5💔
Museum of Broken Relationships · Museum of Broken Relationships
A museum gathering objects and stories of failed relationships from around the world — both touching and funny.
📍 Upper Town - 6🌳
Maksimir Park · Maksimir Park
The oldest public park in southeastern Europe, with a lake and a zoo.
📍 East side
Things to do in Zagreb
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3 Zagreb hotels our team picked for you
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★ 9.3LuxuryLe Premier Boutique Hotel
#3 boutique 5-star · palace in the heart of Donji Grad
★ 9.2LuxuryAmadria Park Hotel Capital Heritage Zagreb
#2 heritage 5-star · heart of the old town
★ 9.0LuxuryEsplanade Zagreb Hotel
#1 Art Deco legend · steps from the Orient Express station
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Canopy by Hilton Zagreb City Centre
#5 international lifestyle brand · heart of Donji Grad
Hotel President Pantovcak
#9 boutique in a quiet district · near British Square
The Westin Zagreb
#6 5-star tower · indoor pool & high-floor city views
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🚆 Getting around Zagreb
ZET trams
A blue tram network covers the whole city, convenient and cheap — buy tickets at kiosks or on board.
Walk the city center
The Upper Town and Ban Jelačić Square are an easy walk apart, and the Upper Town is entirely walkable.
Funicular
Reach the Upper Town quickly on the historic funicular, or just walk up the stairs beside it.
Franjo Tuđman Airport
17 km from the city, with an airport bus to the central bus station every 30 minutes.
Where to go next near Zagreb
DubrovnikA medieval walled town by the clear blue sea, a Game of Thrones filming location so beautiful you have to see it for yourself.
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SplitCroatia's second-largest port, built atop a 1,700-year-old Roman imperial palace where people still live within the walls.
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TrogirAn old town on a small island full of Romanesque-Gothic architecture, linked to the mainland and the island of Čiovo by short bridges.
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ZadarAn ancient Roman seaside town with a Sea Organ that plays music from the waves and the sunset Hitchcock called the world's finest.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Zagreb
How many days is enough for Zagreb?+
1–2 days is plenty for the city center — walk the Upper and Lower Towns, Dolac Market, and the museums. With extra time, take a day trip to the Plitvice Lakes.
When is the best time to visit Zagreb?+
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) have the nicest weather, while December brings the Advent Christmas market, a European award winner.
Is Zagreb far from the sea?+
Zagreb is inland, about 2–3 hours from the Adriatic coast by car. Many people visit the capital first, then head down to the sea at Split or Dubrovnik.
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