{"id":6755,"date":"2026-09-26T10:12:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T10:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/what-to-do-in-zagreb-what-to-see\/"},"modified":"2026-09-26T12:43:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T12:43:25","slug":"best-things-to-do-zagreb-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-zagreb-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"17 best things to do in Zagreb (+ our photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is divided into a medieval Upper Town and a Lower Town dotted with 19th-century squares and parks. We found it to be more diverse than one might imagine: unique museums, a bustling market, rooftop viewpoints, and recreational activities along Lake Jarun.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our 17 ideas for things to do in Zagreb, illustrated with photos that will make you want to go there.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/best-things-to-do-zagreb-visit.jpg\" alt=\"What to Do in Zagreb: Must-See Attractions\" class=\"wp-image-6718\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Attractions in Zagreb: Map<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zagreb is full of attractions, parks, museums, and beautiful streets.<br\/>Here is a map showing our favorite attractions to help you find your way around:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/map-attractions-zagreb.jpg\" alt=\"map of attractions in Zagreb, Croatia\" class=\"wp-image-6737\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carter: Zagreb&#8217;s Best Attractions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you only have one day, we recommend visiting the Upper Town, the Lotrscak Tower, a museum, and taking a stroll through the Lower Town to compare the different atmospheres.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Upper Town (Gornji Grad)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Upper-Town\/i-HDK7q5r\/0\/Mj5SbQ93dCk2Hr2RdTV4XLW34WQwXQ8pxRd93RgRD\/L\/Upper_town_3-L.jpg\" alt=\"Take a stroll through the Upper Town (Gornji Grad)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Upper Town, or Gornji Grad, brings together Zagreb\u2019s two historic centers: Gradec, the former royal city fortified in the 13th century, and Kaptol, the seat of the bishopric. We enjoyed strolling through its cobblestone streets, lined with Baroque palaces, museums, and churches, far from the hustle and bustle of the Lower Town. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Upper-Town\/i-SrD4xxF\/0\/MJZWwNBwWRKpjgNhRTrPGrNJMkw4fzfmjrnFSLjmB\/L\/Upper_town_6-L.jpg\" alt=\"Upper Town of Zagreb - Old Houses\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duration of visit: 2 hours for a first-time visit, a full day if you go inside the museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening hours: permanently accessible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges and Access for People with Disabilities: cobblestone streets, slopes, and stairs; the renovated funicular improves accessibility between the Lower Town and the Upper Town<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f3dbd6;padding-bottom:0.5%;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Zagreb<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f3dbd6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Upper Town:<br\/><strong>H\u00f4tel HOH<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/hr\/boutique-hoh.html?aid=2433338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the lower town:<br\/><strong>Esplanade Hotel<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/hr\/esplanade-zagreb-hotel.html?aid=2433338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">check photos and availability<\/a><br\/><strong>Met Boutique Hotel<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/hr\/met-boutiqe.html?aid=2433338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Hotels-Zagreb\/Hotel-Esplanade\/i-9wn4fjC\/0\/NgJBB7J7qgFnJFQn6zKRMMwDn7Jdq4qXWTPmkwfmv\/S\/building-hotel-esplanade-zagreb-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel Esplanade Valamar\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-zagreb-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels in Zagreb<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-101579&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See all available accommodation &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Lotrscak Tower<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Lotrscak-Tower\/i-Zh2PZKK\/0\/MzqtxxLzzVnSKXJsBTJXRjcj4r6RKkxQd4ncmw9RP\/L\/access-tower-Kula-Lotrscak-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lotr&#x161;&#x10D;ak Tower - Climb the Lotr&#x161;&#x10D;ak Tower\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A remnant of the Gradec fortifications completed in 1266, Lotr\u0161\u010dak Tower once guarded the city\u2019s southern gate. Its name comes from the Latin *campana latrunculorum*, meaning \u201cthe thieves\u2019 bell,\u201d which rang every evening before the gates were closed.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We climbed a narrow staircase up to its panoramic terrace: the view of the rooftops of the Upper Town, as well as the Lower Town and the cathedral, is unobstructed. The views are beautiful in every direction!   <br\/>And if you happen to be passing by at noon, you&#8217;ll hear the Gri\u010d cannon, which is fired every day from the tower.  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/visit-tower-lotrscak-zagreb\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our dedicated article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Lotrscak-Tower\/i-bMj7bFZ\/0\/NFt8tJdWJWLLmpT94wRdZp9p87s7RhJmWCQDZVtW2\/L\/san-marco-view-tower-Kula-Lotrscak-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lotr&#x161;&#x10D;ak Tower - View of Zagreb\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit duration: 30min to 45min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directions: Strossmayerovo \u0161etali\u0161te 9, across from the funicular&#8217;s upper station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: <br\/>Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., <br\/>Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., <br\/>Closed on Mondays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges and Access for People with Limited Mobility: a narrow staircase leading to the terrace; not accessible to people with limited mobility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices: \u20ac3 per adult, \u20ac2 for children ages 7 to 18<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the official website for more info <a href=\"https:\/\/gkd.hr\/en\/stronglotrscak-tower-strong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. St. Mark&#8217;s Church and its colorful roof (sv. Marka)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Churches\/Sv-Marka\/i-dzDjbXT\/0\/NQB6hMZ5CWRtPvhgDzJfPc7tLnHztGZrfkVGWjVNw\/L\/sv%20Marka%202-L.jpg\" alt=\"St. Mark's Church - Discover St. Mark's Church and its colorful roof\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the heart of Gradec, St. Mark\u2019s Church is recognizable from a distance thanks to its glazed-tile roof. Installed in the 19th century, this decoration features the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Croatia, Dalmatia, and Slavonia on the left and that of Zagreb on the right.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also took the time to admire the carved Gothic portal on the south facade. The square is also home to the Croatian Parliament and the seat of government, which explains the security barriers. You can take photos of the church from the open area around it.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Churches\/Sv-Marka\/i-cXNbPfJ\/0\/KRKPpjQvcM6BZ7jRDS2GZBpvsDwVnFN3QW8cBXvzT\/L\/sv%20Marka-L.jpg\" alt=\"St. Mark's Church - the roof\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duration of visit: 15 to 20 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: Accessible parking; the area is partially fenced off for safety reasons; the interior of the church is open primarily during Masses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges and Access for People with Disabilities: paved area, access via sloping streets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the photos, maps, information and addresses you need to make <strong>your stay in Croatia<\/strong> a success will <strong>soon<\/strong> be available in a single ebook!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ebooks_CorseNormandie_FR.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Zagreb Cathedral<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Churches\/Cathedral\/i-6sFK8rQ\/0\/NNQqGkjC4LkLD29G3tNFFXKdR9RR2fPFPrFXbFxzm\/L\/Zagreb_cathedral_2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb Cathedral  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visible from much of the city, Zagreb Cathedral\u2014dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and to Saints Stephen and Ladislaus\u2014dominates the Kaptol district. After the 1880 earthquake, architect Herman Boll\u00e9 gave it its current Neo-Gothic appearance and its two slender spires. We recommend taking a walk around the exterior and then exploring the nave.    <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Extra2\/i-fc3wJmw\/0\/MprdVmd7QVQwx76wCKtXrnD3MMPWSLHbTqMM8Cxgj\/L\/ZagreB_Cathedral_DP_86880516_XL-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb Cathedral - Interior\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tour duration: 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission: Free access to the nave; donations are welcome;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directions: Cathedral Square (Kaptol), a 5-minute walk from Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 Square  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appropriate attire required: shoulders and knees must be covered<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Dolac Market<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Dolac-market\/i-59X6Kdf\/0\/MLXttnCGPWDXWD5WXGLV8Pb2QKMtLkLCcwQ6mSpXp\/L\/dolac_market_zagreb_2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dolac Market  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located since 1930 on a terrace above Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 Square, Dolac Market is Zagreb\u2019s main farmers\u2019 market. We strolled beneath its red umbrellas\u2014whose stripes echo a traditional regional pattern\u2014among the stalls selling fruit, vegetables, and eggs.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The covered market on the lower level is home to butchers, cheesemongers, and fishmongers. There, you can sample &#8220;sir i vrhnje,&#8221; a combination of fresh cheese and cream that\u2019s very popular with the locals. To the north, Petrica Kerempuha Square is home to florists.    <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/visit-market-dolac-zagreb\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our dedicated article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Dolac-market\/i-cqQpVkt\/0\/KbHbxv5znWcdmnxfw2t9829vTnjdN2vQF49LTz7dF\/L\/dolac_market_zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dolac Market - Fruit Stalls\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit duration: 45min to 1h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: <br\/>Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., <br\/>Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many vendors pack up their stalls in the early afternoon; the fish market is closed on Mondays. We recommend coming early, when the stalls are still fully stocked. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges and Access for People with Disabilities: stairs from Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 Square; flat area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f5a39040\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image image_icone\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/croatia-plane.png\" alt=\"croatia plane\" class=\"wp-image-2797\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/croatia-plane.png 400w, https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/croatia-plane-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/croatia-plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/croatia-plane-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">It&#8217;s time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Croatian Museum of Na\u00efve Art<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Mus%C3%A9e-Croate-Art-Na%C3%AFf\/i-f4Qp5Tt\/0\/MfNw4pmDTFb5DQJXh9PJxtJtw5Zk9rdQXLN72HFBM\/L\/building-croatian-museum-naive-art-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Croatian Museum of Na&#xEF;ve Art  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1952, the Croatian Museum of Na\u00efve Art is considered the world\u2019s first museum dedicated to this artistic movement, led by self-taught painters. It is housed in the Raffay Palace, an 18th-century residence in the Upper Town. Its collection comprises 1,939 works\u2014including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and engravings\u2014created from the 1930s to the present day.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We particularly enjoyed the glass paintings from the Hlebine School and the paintings by Ivan Generali\u0107 and Ivan Rabuzin. What wonderful discoveries! <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/visit-museum-croatian-art-naive-zagreb\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our dedicated article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Mus%C3%A9e-Croate-Art-Na%C3%AFf\/i-k57W2d9\/0\/Ktmt7DZmT4jgk9H6HJxBhgc4ZFsRNfzhF7mJ6ZtjC\/L\/inside-post-war-croatian-museum-naive-art-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Croatian Museum of Na&#xEF;ve Art - Paintings\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tour duration: 30min to 1h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directions: \u0106irilometodska 3, in the Upper Town, just a short walk from the upper station of the funicular<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: <br\/>Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., <br\/>Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., <br\/>Closed on Sundays<br\/>Last admission 30 minutes before closing;  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum does not have accessibility features for people with limited mobility. Visitors can only access the inner courtyard level. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices: \u20ac5.50 per adult, \u20ac3 for college students and high school students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the official website for more info <a href=\"https:\/\/hmnu.hr\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Botanical Garden<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Jardin-Botanique\/i-v3t4cPq\/0\/Lcmrq3sZtKgsCJxz5BkS3HNzpVXFqmCmNSbGKZv97\/L\/pond-botanical-garden-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb Botanical Garden\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1889 by Professor Antun Heinz and opened to the public in 1891, the Zagreb Botanical Garden is affiliated with the university&#8217;s Faculty of Sciences. Spanning 5 hectares, it is home to more than 10,000 plant species, including approximately 1,800 exotic species.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We enjoyed its aquatic plant ponds, shaded paths, and exhibition pavilion. In fact, the painter Slava Ra\u0161kaj created several of her works by the banks of these ponds. We mostly ran into locals there who had come to read or take a walk.  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/visit-garden-botanical-zagreb\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our dedicated article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Jardin-Botanique\/i-LjhMdwf\/0\/M6GjRPFRsJB7pc8cnfMXx5kpQpWvvfjSZCDJzF3WM\/L\/zen-garden-botanical-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb Botanical Garden - Japanese Section\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tour duration: 1 to 2 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility and Challenges: The garden is accessible to people with limited mobility and strollers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rules: Bicycles, dogs (even small ones), and picnics are not allowed in the garden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening hours: Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. (last entrance at 2.10 p.m.), Wednesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last entrance at 6.40 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter closure from January to February, as well as some public holidays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adult price: \u20ac2.00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More details on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/botanickivrt.biol.pmf.hr\/en\/location-and-visiting-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f3dbd6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING YOUR CAR AT <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nCroatia<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/en\/croatia?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car<\/strong> that&#8217;s <strong>compact<\/strong> <strong>enough<\/strong> (some passages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Paklenica\/Rando-entr&#xE9;e-1\/i-Tzg4V6J\/0\/KXmXjZbtGwDbJrgcqktnpnrkcSSch3cnNBDJHcqWg\/S\/paklenica%20parc%20enter%201%20and%20hike-004-S.jpg\" alt=\"car in Croatia\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/croatia?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=croatia\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See the cars<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/how-rent-car-croatia-tips-experiences\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Monumental Squares in the Lower Town (Donji Grad)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Ville-Zagreg\/i-rdZQhdg\/0\/Lvdv5PKxq9b5rFrRW95tSgXSJkkNqKPprDS6KtjCz\/L\/Tomislav-L.jpg\" alt=\"Tomislav Square\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">King Tomislav Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between the train station and the city center, the lower town is organized around Lenuci\u2019s Horseshoe, a U-shaped complex of squares and gardens designed in the late 19th century by urban planner Milan Lenuci. We walked through it, from King Tomislav Square to Maruli\u0107 Square, passing through Zrinjevac and Strossmayer Square. Austro-Hungarian facades, pavilions, and fountains line the route.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can end your tour at Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 Square, the heart of Zagreb, where the equestrian statue of Ban Josip Jela\u010di\u0107, a 19th-century Croatian governor, stands. We made this our daily starting point. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Ville-Zagreg\/i-fcJBTxw\/0\/L5DtNWFGHrh4DJSVszgPdhfKzGp3xt8HPW5ZrrRCN\/L\/Ban_Josip_Jelacic-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ban Jela&#x10D;i&#x107; Square\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tour duration: 1h30 to 2h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening hours: free access at all times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility and Challenges: flat route and wide sidewalks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Stone Gate (Kamenita Vrata)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Upper-Town\/i-pqt5Sjk\/0\/LZ3sT4GCb5CzjZLkSTvbbZMhd6w5xHkwTvZbHK325\/L\/Stone-Gate-L.jpg\" alt=\"Stone Gate  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only surviving medieval gate in Gradec, the Stone Gate (Kamenita Vrata) houses a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary. According to tradition, a painting of the Virgin and Child was found intact after the great fire of 1731, which had devastated the wooden structure. Since then, the gateway has become a major place of worship for the locals.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were struck by the tranquility that reigns there: worshippers in prayer, lit candles, and plaques of gratitude line the walls. You\u2019ll walk through this place in just a few minutes, but we invite you to pause for a moment out of respect for those who are reflecting. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Upper-Town\/i-NDTQZbq\/0\/NHxqX66dbG7FMr4Hh4tSHmFrjR8MVVxkQCtzJfGc7\/L\/Stone_gate-L.jpg\" alt=\"Beneath the Stone Gate  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tour duration: 10min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: Open to the public at all times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility and Challenges: paved ground and a slight slope<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directions: Between Radi\u0107eva Street and St. Mark&#8217;s Square, a 5-minute walk from St. Mark&#8217;s Church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip: Speak quietly and avoid taking photos of worshippers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Oktogon Passage<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Oktogon\/i-Mz3hjpp\/0\/KRQX4cnB7ZJcpqJ7FngVXbCxkJPTQLZV8NR4TTDVQ\/L\/to-ilica-empty-octagon-passage-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cross the Oktogon passageway\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the lower town, the Oktogon is a covered shopping arcade that connects Ilica Street to Petar Preradovi\u0107 Square, which locals call Flower Square. Built in the late 19th century for the First Croatian Savings Bank, this arcade owes its name to its octagonal glass dome.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We looked up at its stained-glass windows and admired the details of its interior facades. We also used it as a shortcut between two sightseeing stops. You can stop by when it\u2019s raining, since the building houses shops and caf\u00e9s.  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/visit-octagon-passage-zagreb\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2540\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our dedicated article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Oktogon\/i-bpGGwbG\/0\/M4Q4QBWvpTvs85PJLLXH2DjQwjTMM6KMgskMNTKg8\/L\/ceiling-octagon-passage-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Oktogon - octagonal dome\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tour duration: 10min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility and Challenges: Flat, barrier-free ground<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rates: free of charge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Mirogoj Cemetery<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Mirogoj-cemetary\/i-zjkS5bR\/0\/KDdRB4KJh2xVnR3qngkdNL4P7gtLDZWt2FbbgN35X\/L\/Mirogoj_cemetary_2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Mirogoj Cemetery - Arches\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">North of the city center, on the slopes of the Medvednica Mountains, the Mirogoj Cemetery stands out for its Neo-Renaissance architecture. Architect Herman Boll\u00e9 designed its long arcades, which were built beginning in 1879 and topped with domes. We walked through these galleries, which house tombs and sculptures, some of which were created by Ivan Me\u0161trovi\u0107, a leading Croatian sculptor of the 20th century.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All faiths are represented there: Catholic, Orthodox, Jewish, and Muslim graves. You\u2019ll also find the graves of famous figures such as the basketball player Dra\u017een Petrovi\u0107. We saw it as much a park as an open-air museum.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Mirogoj-cemetary\/i-qNP282q\/0\/KXTH7VQdNTQfsgR8Ldps6csw22NDmxJT89CrXKD2B\/L\/Mirogoj_cemetary-L.jpg\" alt=\"Mirogoj Cemetery&#x2014;Graves and Statues\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duration of visit: 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your interests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: <br\/>from April through September, 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; <br\/>from October through March, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges and Access for People with Disabilities: The site is large and sloped; be sure to wear sturdy shoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rates: free of charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tip: Around All Saints&#8217; Day (November 1), families decorate graves with flowers and candles; dress and behave respectfully\u2014the cemetery is still in use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latest news on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gradskagroblja.hr\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Museum of Broken Relationships<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Museum\/Broken-relationships-museum\/i-w79GSfD\/0\/LbDfpSmgDcxTX66zDkDSFV5hK87xk2QKVHKgcqPkD\/L\/Broken_Relationships_museum_1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Broken Relationships - Visit the Museum of Broken Relationships\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Housed in the Kulmer Palace, a Baroque building in the Upper Town, the Museum of Broken Relationships displays objects entrusted to it by anonymous individuals from around the world following a breakup. Each item is accompanied by a short text that tells the story of a couple, but sometimes also that of a severed family or friendship bond. We spent nearly an hour reading these stories, which were by turns funny, serious, or puzzling. The captions are written in Croatian and English, and booklets translated into French are available. You can extend your visit at the museum caf\u00e9, where we enjoyed the terrace.    <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Museum\/Broken-relationships-museum\/i-FbPjtBq\/0\/LFd7jFXcFbTbLnm5JkmNfgRQpKzthBVJP9bzdnD7P\/L\/Broken_Relationships_museum_2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Broken Relationships - Example of a Work\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duration of the visit: 1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directions: \u0106irilometodska 2, in the Upper Town, across from the Croatian Museum of Na\u00efve Art<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: <br\/>from June 1 to September 30, daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; <br\/>from October 1 to May 31, daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices: \u20ac9 per adult; \u20ac7 for reduced-rate tickets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coffee at the museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latest news on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/brokenships.com\/visit\/museum-details\/zagreb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/zagreb-l803\/zagreb-museum-of-broken-relationships-skip-the-line-ticket-t390064\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Book your ticket now to save time!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Strossmayer Promenade (Strossmartre)<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Parks-Garden\/Strossmayer-Promenade\/i-WG5f5st\/0\/MjwqKjfJTNkgwKLGfdXRjHmTrksBJpP5336rNgxqd\/L\/Strossmayer_Promenade_1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Strossmayer Promenade\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built in the early 19th century along the former southern ramparts of Gradec, the Strossmayer Promenade is named after Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer, a 19th-century Croatian patron of the arts. From this viewpoint and along the entire promenade, we enjoyed a sweeping view of the rooftops of the Lower Town. On a bench, the statue of the poet Antun Gustav Mato\u0161 faces the panorama, and we sat beside it, as many visitors do.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Parks-Garden\/Strossmayer-Promenade\/i-GLVTcVG\/0\/Mdbn65FKKjNZpLS7s9vj6Zjb9FSnnC4zZzRZpcvQq\/L\/Strossmayer_Promenade_2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy the view from the Strossmayer Promenade (Strossmartre)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duration of visit: 20 to 30 minutes, longer on summer evenings or if you take the entire walk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges and Access for People with Limited Mobility: The area is flat, but there is a significant elevation change if you take the entire walk via the stairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rates: free of charge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Zagreb City Museum<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Museum\/Zagreb-City-Museum\/i-4FpXmn9\/0\/Mxq6Bc27DkdK5D2bGfDzL8gzpZTmRcCMjn9BmDqpW\/L\/City_museum-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb City Museum  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn about the history of the capital, visit the Zagreb City Museum, housed in the former Poor Clares convent, a 17th-century building in the Upper Town. Its permanent exhibition spans more than 2,000 square meters and follows a chronological order, from prehistory to the present day.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We found the presentation of the two rival medieval cities\u2014the royal Gradec and the ecclesiastical Kaptol, which eventually merged\u2014to be very enlightening. Archaeological remains are displayed at the sites where they were discovered, alongside sections of medieval city walls. You\u2019ll look at the streets you\u2019ve walked down in a whole new light.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Museum\/Zagreb-City-Museum\/i-b6XnCsg\/0\/LS7Zf3FZtqKF2tSs9BCZZ8ZQ7gCGsXxqBfSpwkmTB\/L\/City_museum_2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb City Museum - Understanding History at the Zagreb City Museum\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tour duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directions: Opati\u010dka 20, in the northeastern part of Gradec, a 10-minute walk from St. Mark&#8217;s Square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: <br\/>Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,<br\/>Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., last admission 30 minutes before closing; <br\/>Closed on Mondays and holidays;  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility and Access for People with Disabilities: The site is accessible to wheelchair users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices: \u20ac7 per adult; \u20ac5 for schoolchildren, students, and retirees;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Latest news on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mgz.hr\/en\/visit-us\/zagreb-city-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Gri\u010d Tunnel<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Tunnel-Gri&#x10D;\/i-qCPLN4G\/0\/MVrdgzQ7qThnMb4B8SCxwZBKxRTM2WsWMm8MRr3Fk\/L\/cycles-rules-tunnel-gric-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gri&#x10D; Tunnel - Explore the Gri&#x10D; Tunnel\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dug in 1943, during World War II, the Gri\u010d Tunnel served as a shelter for civilians during air raids, and again during the Croatian War of Independence. It is 350 meters long, runs beneath the Upper Town, and connects Mesni\u010dka Street and Radi\u0107eva Street. Reopened to the public in 2016, it now hosts exhibitions, events, and, in December, Advent installations.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We took it as a shortcut\u2014it took about 5 minutes\u2014and enjoyed the coolness on a hot day. You\u2019ll recognize the entrances by the Zagreb coat of arms marking them. <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/visit-tunnel-gric-zagreb\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our dedicated article.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Tunnel-Gri&#x10D;\/i-8hkQc2W\/0\/Lhbmtr29NZD59Djrx42SpN9vmCGtM73HxgSwDszXd\/L\/way-out-tunnel-gric-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Gri&#x10D; Tunnel - Why Visit\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duration of visit: 10 to 15 minutes, longer during an exhibition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: Daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges and Accessibility for People with Disabilities: The entrance on Mesni\u010dka Street is wheelchair accessible; the others are not. This venue is not recommended for people with claustrophobia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rates: free of charge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Jarun Lake and Beach<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Jarun-Beach\/i-29FM8HR\/0\/MRDd6FBf73mxMM67xnsGSNt8QLmz2h9364TB256nJ\/L\/ile-plage-jarun-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Jarun\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located about 7 km southwest of downtown, Lake Jarun is Zagreb\u2019s main recreational area. Created as a result of gravel extraction from the Sava River, this lake was developed in the 1980s. You can cycle around it on the path that runs along the shores, past the islands connected by bridges and the pebble beaches. In the summer, you can go swimming, rent a pedal boat or a canoe, and even try the water ski lift for wakeboarding.     <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Jarun-Beach\/i-GwFVvf2\/0\/Lxx38nndrwRMXZbfz7cGTv2HkLPgdK9dK5pJMvrZx\/L\/scene-plage-jarun-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Jarun Beach  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Length of visit: half a day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hours: Free admission;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Challenges and Access for People with Disabilities: flat path around the lake; access to the pebble beaches is more difficult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices: Free admission for pedestrians and cyclists; boat rentals for a fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Directions: Take tram 17 (which passes through Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 Square) or tram 5 to the Jarun or Stagli\u0161\u0107e stops; the trip takes 20 to 30 minutes from downtown;  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dining: bars, cafes, and restaurants around the lake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Zrinjevac Park<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Parks-Garden\/Zrinjevac-Park\/i-hkcTChW\/0\/LJXPsMBXTGzkC3s2CBR5hwwn9cTb2BSJjDnbJzdcX\/L\/Zrinjevac_Park-L.jpg\" alt=\"Take a break at Zrinjevac Park\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why visit?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the first link in the Lenuci Horseshoe, Zrinjevac Park is located on Nikola \u0160ubi\u0107 Zrinski Square, named after a 16th-century Croatian ban who defended Szigetv\u00e1r against the Ottomans. We enjoyed its plane-tree-lined avenues, its wrought-iron bandstand, and its weather column, installed in the late 19th century.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fountains designed by Herman Boll\u00e9 complete the scene. In December, the park becomes one of Zagreb\u2019s main Advent destinations. You can easily walk through it on your way from Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 Square to the train station, and we recommend taking a break there on a bench.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Parks-Garden\/Zrinjevac-Park\/i-k6s7jKG\/0\/M9brCDN9kDpwsLMKGJ45MXrN4Xtf6jBCs46TqK7TL\/L\/Zrinjevac_Park_2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zrinjevac Park - Gazebo\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit duration: 20min to 30min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opening hours: free access at all times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility and Challenges: flat park, wide paths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rates: free of charge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do in Zagreb: Other Ideas<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Museums in Zagreb<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Mus%C3%A9e-dArt-Contemporain-MSU\/i-NwhnCcQ\/0\/McKtfTP34RRGj49qSZDw9Jk8V3KqPXFDgdB43xs7j\/L\/permanent-collection-msu-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Contemporary Art\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you enjoy museums, we&#8217;ve selected a few other places to visit to round out your stay in Zagreb:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Museum of Contemporary Art (MSU)<\/strong> \u2013 housed in a modern building in Novi Zagreb, south of the Sava River, it showcases Croatian and international art from the second half of the 20th century to the present. We noticed the large slides by artist Carsten H\u00f6ller, which turn the visit into a playful experience. <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/museum-contemporary-art-zagreb\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our dedicated article.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Museum\/Nikola-Tesla-technical-Museum\/i-6HQc4b3\/0\/KL5DtjLXCC7hMp5nnZRmzS9f89xJGcK9xKQwFSd3T\/L\/Nikola_Tesla_technical_Museum_4-L.jpg\" alt=\"Nikola Tesla Technical Museum\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Nikola Tesla Technical Museum<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nikola Tesla Technical Museum<\/strong> \u2014dedicated to the history of technology, it is named after the inventor Nikola Tesla, who was born in Croatia in 1856. Vehicles, machines, a planetarium, and electrical demonstrations make for a tour that families love.<br\/> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/zagreb-l803\/musee-technique-nikola-tesla-t394603\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">save time, buy your tickets<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Archaeological Museum<\/strong> \u2013 located on Nikola \u0160ubi\u0107 Zrinski Square, it houses, among other things, the Zagreb mummy, wrapped in the *Liber Linteus*\u2014the longest known text in the Etruscan language\u2014as well as the Vu\u010dedol Dove, a prehistoric vase that has become a national symbol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ethnographic Museum<\/strong> \u2013 its collections of costumes, jewelry, musical instruments, and everyday objects showcase the traditions of Croatia\u2019s various regions; check the opening hours before your visit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Museum\/Ethnographic-museum\/i-gsMw7sh\/0\/LzpbmWQ557L3vT7xpztMWtSxKcKXQbmPg2DqL4dFx\/L\/Ethnographic_museum_2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ethnographic Museum\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Ethnographic Museum<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pavillon des Arts<\/strong> \u2014this yellow building on King Tomislav Square, whose steel structure was first exhibited in Budapest in 1896 and later reassembled in Zagreb, hosts temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chocolate Museum<\/strong> \u2013 it traces the history of cacao and its processing, and offers a tasting at the end of the tour. &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/zagreb-l803\/zagreb-billet-d-entree-au-musee-du-chocolat-t813497\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Save time\u2014buy your tickets<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tie Museum<\/strong> \u2014the tie owes its name to 17th-century Croatian horsemen, whose scarves, tied \u201cthe Croatian way,\u201d captivated the French court; this small museum near Lotr\u0161\u010dak Tower tells that story.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Croatian Sports Museum<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/zagreb-l803\/zagreb-billet-d-entree-au-musee-croate-du-sport-t1333386\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Save time\u2014buy your tickets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Museum of Illusions<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/zagreb-l803\/billet-d-entree-au-musee-des-illusions-de-zagreb-t393774\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Save Time\u2014Buy Your Tickets<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Parks in Zagreb<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Parks-Garden\/Maksimir-Park\/i-hxfqSh9\/0\/LDDd6fp67tncT6BLpXVm2Sx4z5FcPHX6Kn8nWZ3wT\/L\/jeka-pavillon-maksimir-parc-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Makismir Park\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Makismir Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zagreb has many green spaces. In addition to Zrinjevac Park and the Botanical Garden, we recommend these parks: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maksimir Park<\/strong> \u2014the city\u2019s oldest public park, opened in the late 18th century at the initiative of Bishop Maksimilijan Vrhovac\u2014features forests, meadows, lakes, and pavilions. It is also home to the Zagreb Zoo, which is perfect for a family outing; it is accessible by tram from Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 Square. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rokov Perivoj<\/strong> \u2014a small neighborhood park west of the Upper Town, centered around the Chapel of Saint Roch, on the site of a former cemetery; a quiet spot for a short break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Parks-Garden\/Rokov-Park\/i-ScCJqb9\/0\/K82rj6GFDfKMBtbzpzXCPxRWgSwT6GDnQ7CZDXVc6\/L\/Rokov_Park-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rokov Park\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rokov Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ribnjak<\/strong> \u2014located behind the cathedral, at the foot of the ancient Kaptol ramparts\u2014this park stands on the site of the bishops\u2019 former fishpond, hence its name, which means \u201cfish pond.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bele IV Park<\/strong> \u2014this small green space is named after King B\u00e9la IV, who, in 1242, granted Gradec the status of a free royal city through the Golden Bull;  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Monuments and Attractions in Zagreb<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Ville-Zagreg\/i-DnwqdvH\/0\/NRDQ3Kzs94JwHwVb2w8wD2sKkc2B8cV86Qwhgp2qV\/L\/Katzenbild-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cat Picture\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Street Art Cat Painting<\/strong> \u2013 a street art piece from Zagreb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zagreb Funicular<\/strong> \u2013 opened in 1890, it connects Tomi\u0107eva Street in the Lower Town to Strossmayer Promenade in the Upper Town. At 66 meters long, it is billed as the world\u2019s shortest public transportation funicular; the ride takes 64 seconds. It reopened on May 19, 2026, following its first complete renovation in over 50 years, which preserved its historic appearance.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Ville-Zagreg\/i-3SdgztX\/0\/LhKth3Z8Jjh6VNRfXZcvpWZK5Rc7TR5Vhk6fKnVhH\/L\/National_theater_1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb - Other Landmarks and Attractions in Zagreb\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Croatian National Theater<\/strong> \u2014opened in 1895 on Republic of Croatia Square, this Neo-Baroque building, designed by the Viennese architects Fellner and Helmer, hosts opera, ballet, and theater; in front of the entrance, you\u2019ll see Ivan Me\u0161trovi\u0107\u2019s \u201cWell of Life\u201d fountain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day Trips Around Zagreb<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zagreb is a great base from which to explore the surrounding area. We&#8217;ve organized our excursion ideas by distance, ranging from half-day trips to full-day excursions in Croatia and Slovenia. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day Trips Near Zagreb<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Medvedgrad\/i-bhLZBJc\/0\/LmmzZLXtbJqVZxX7Mts7Pd8nGgtG3tdkSCCfmfkst\/L\/general-view-medvedgrad--zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Medvedgrad\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Medvedgrad<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medvedgrad Castle<\/strong> \u2014a 13th-century medieval fortress built on the slopes of the Medvednica Mountains following the Mongol invasion of 1242. Now restored, it houses the Altar of the Fatherland and offers a view of the entire city; access and hours to be added <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/visit-castle-medvedgrad-dvorac-zagreb\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Central-Croatia\/Samobor\/Town\/i-4GGVQ9h\/0\/KW4Gx46BPdBbRJHd8pPQqgFDjsSJRpkxmcS9SP4qL\/L\/Samobor_IMG_3873-L.jpg\" alt=\"Samobor\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Samobor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Samobor<\/strong> \u2014located about 25 km west of Zagreb\u2014is a small town with a Baroque town center, famous for its krem\u0161nita, a custard-filled cake. It\u2019s also a gateway to the Samobor Mountains<br\/>. If you don\u2019t want to drive, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/samobor-l154743\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check out the guided tour options<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\u017dumberak<\/strong> \u2014the \u017dumberak\u2013Samobor Hills Nature Park, west of the capital, features forested hills, villages, and hiking trails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day Trips Further Afield from Zagreb<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Plitvice\/Hotel-Fenomen\/i-cGb4zkZ\/0\/Lz8VQzhwdwqp94Mbv4qjmb9v9SZmzQwCGqb6Hvnm6\/L\/hotel%20fenomen%20plitvice%20resort%20croatia-073-L.jpg\" alt=\"Plitvice\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plitvice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Plitvice Lakes<\/strong> \u2013 about 130 km south (a 2-hour drive), Croatia\u2019s oldest national park, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, features 16 lakes connected by travertine barriers and waterfalls;<br\/>If you don\u2019t want to drive, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Plitvice+zagreb&amp;searchSource=3&amp;src=search_bar&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check out the guided tour options<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ljubljana and Lake Bled<\/strong> \u2013 just across the Slovenian border, the capital, Ljubljana, is about 140 km from Zagreb; Lake Bled, its island, and its castle perched on a cliff often round out the day <br\/>If you don&#8217;t want to drive, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Ljubljana+zagreb&amp;searchSource=7&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check out the guided tour options<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Slovenia\/16b-Ljubljana-old-town\/i-sfKw2fC\/1\/76a2be18\/L\/Ljubljana_Slovenia_IMG_4909-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ljubljana\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ljubljana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Zagorje and its castles<\/strong> \u2014north of Zagreb, this region of hills and vineyards is home to several castles, including Trako\u0161\u0107an, situated on the shore of a lake, and Veliki Tabo. And <strong>Vara\u017edin<\/strong> \u2014about 80 km to the north, this Baroque city was the capital of Croatia in the 18th century; its fortified castle and historic center can be explored on a day trip.<br\/>If you don\u2019t want to drive, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/varazdin-l179051\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">check out the guided tour options<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/North\/Trakoscan-Castle\/i-Nbph2Mc\/0\/MDF49966Md2thRFnjBrp7M3rnNJJKB2kmj7zhSzhL\/L\/Castle_Trakoscan-L.jpg\" alt=\"Trakoscan: Castle and Lake\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trakoscan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do in Zagreb with Kids<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zagreb is a great destination for a family vacation. We&#8217;ve put together these ideas for the little ones: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the funicular\u2014the shortest in the world\u2014and then watch the noon cannon firing from Lotr\u0161\u010dak Tower<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Gri\u010d Tunnel, especially during the Advent celebrations in December<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum and its planetarium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>taste the specialties at the Chocolate Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spend a day at Maksimir Park and visit the zoo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cycling, paddle boating, or swimming at Lake Jarun in the summer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the ponds and plants at the Botanical Garden (stroller-friendly entrance; free admission for children under 7)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Parks-Garden\/Maksimir-Park\/i-TTw5G3K\/0\/NXWm4sZCJDJNCjXPNsKDCdKBdpFjRqf85839qRfcv\/L\/access-zoo-maksimir-parc-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zoo\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Do in Zagreb When It Rains<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rain doesn&#8217;t have to stop you from enjoying Zagreb. Here are our suggestions for rainy days: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the Museum of Broken Relationships, then the Croatian Museum of Na\u00efve Art, which is right across the street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the history of the capital at the Zagreb City Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See the Zagreb mummy at the Archaeological Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>explore the Museum of Contemporary Art (MSU) and the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk through the Gri\u010d Tunnel, which is sheltered, to reach the Upper Town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>take a break under the dome of the Oktogon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Dolac Market&#8217;s covered market hall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Museum\/Archaeological-Museum\/i-Cq2KCwR\/0\/LffvDVPq2T55sT4DfkqMkd9sTD6w8hvBr8VH7Bc7K\/L\/Archaeological_Museum-L.jpg\" alt=\"Archaeological Museum\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Archaeological Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Zagreb worth a visit?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our opinion, yes. Zagreb is often just a quick stop on the way to the coast, but we enjoyed staying there for two or three days. Its museums are exceptional, the Upper Town is best explored on foot, and the parks in the Lower Town offer welcome breaks.    <br\/>That said, don&#8217;t expect a seaside resort town: the atmosphere here is more continental, and the pace is more urban than on the coast.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Upper-Town\/i-65t7Wr7\/0\/K4RX7CqsVZCJ7n7pSL2bPd23Bw2tvcrr3sR7fKJXw\/L\/Upper_town_2-L.jpg\" alt=\"The City of Zagreb: Where History Meets Modernity\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f3dbd6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">EXPLORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Zagreb<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_box\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-zagreb-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Attractions in Zagreb<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-zagreb-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6612\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/visit-museum-croatian-art-naive-zagreb\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Museum of Na\u00efve Art<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/visit-garden-botanical-zagreb\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Botanical garden<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/plaza-jarun-beach-zagreb\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"267\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jarun Beach<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Lotrscak-Tower\/i-bMj7bFZ\/0\/K4wc7kf7zrSS56T6Zr53zpB4v8tw4vd3NnXFH4KTp\/S\/san-marco-view-tower-Kula-Lotrscak-zagreb-S.jpg\" alt=\"View of Zagreb\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Tips for Visiting Zagreb<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Zagreb located?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is located in the northwestern part of the country, on the banks of the Sava River and at the foot of the Medvednica Mountains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zagreb to <a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-split-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Split<\/a> = about 410 km, or a 4-hour drive on the highway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zagreb to Ljubljana = about 140 km, or a 2-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a map to help you find your way:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/map-best-cities-croatia.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Croatia's Most Beautiful Cities\" class=\"wp-image-5138\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map: Cities of Croatia, with Zagreb in the north<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I get to Zagreb?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zagreb International Airport (Pleso) is located 14 km southeast of downtown; a shuttle runs between the airport and the bus station every 30 minutes.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re traveling by train, you&#8217;ll arrive at the central station (Glavni kolodvor), across from King Tomislav Square.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-distance buses stop at the bus terminal, which is connected to downtown by tram line 5.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When traveling by car, Croatian highways have tolls, which can be paid by credit card or cash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Driving\/i-5xgBKg6\/0\/LtrPVhQknzRTpVKzhdtXk2kT4PBJzQHLfFVVcvHpf\/L\/Zagreb_airport_IMG_7414-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb: Airport\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile texte_planif has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f5a39040\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column img_icone is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image image_icone\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/croatia-plane.png\" alt=\"croatia plane\" class=\"wp-image-2797\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/croatia-plane.png 400w, https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/croatia-plane-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/croatia-plane-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/croatia-plane-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center paragraphe_une is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">It&#8217;s time to book!<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/skyscanner.pxf.io\/dONaXy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"><strong>Compare everything:<\/strong> companies, prices, schedules and availability.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking in Zagreb<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not recommend driving in the city center, especially during rush hour. To visit the Upper Town, the Tu\u0161kanac covered parking garage is convenient: from there, you can walk to the city center through the Gri\u010d Tunnel. Parking rates and paid parking zones: to be completed.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Around in Zagreb<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The center of Zagreb is easy to explore on foot. For longer trips, the ZET tram and bus network serves the entire city, and almost all tram lines pass through or near Ban Jela\u010di\u0107 Square. We took the funicular to the Upper Town, bus 106 to Mirogoj, and trams 5 and 17 to Lake Jarun. <br\/>The Zagreb Card also offers discounts at several museums.<br\/>Zagreb also has a hop-on, hop-off tourist bus\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/zagreb-l803\/bus-a-arrets-bus-a-arrets-multiples-multiples-visite-de-zagreb-t176994\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">book your ticket <\/a>   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Ville-Zagreg\/i-RjsKKJ5\/0\/MwhpzPKrhWWrF9NsRcx3V6SzZw8K7wPDnmZrmDx5q\/L\/bus-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb - Getting Around in Zagreb\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Eat in Zagreb<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To sample local products, we always start at the Dolac Market, where you\u2019ll find sir i vrhnje and fresh produce from the surrounding area. Around the market, caf\u00e9s and bistros serve gableci\u2014hearty, inexpensive lunches.   <br\/>Zagreb also has plenty of restaurants with great atmospheres.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Restaurants\/Restaurant-La-Struck\/i-sbxpn4T\/0\/KNRHftrGMm4XQFm3CFpdLf598XZgqV2Qsvgn6mr7H\/L\/terrace-night-restaurant-la-struck-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"La Struc Restaurant\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting Zagreb in Winter<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winter in Zagreb is marked by Advent: Zrinjevac Park and the Gri\u010d Tunnel feature festive lights and installations. We recommend taking this opportunity to visit museums, which are open year-round. Please note that the Botanical Garden is closed in winter, and the Mirogoj Cemetery closes earlier\u2014at 6 p.m.\u2014from October through March.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Croatia<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ul_box wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/where-to-go-croatia-best-destinations\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Destinations<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-croatia-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Attractions<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-cities-croatia-towns\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most Beautiful Cities<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/most-beautiful-islands-croatia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Most Beautiful Islands<\/a><br\/>National Parks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Plitvice\/Parc-National\/Parcours-C\/i-4mnr7zZ\/1\/MxD3CTQ5zkWGmmxL9QmtW5W8fsbrKg9Vk3RzfVCqg\/S\/national%20park%20plitvice%20-%20program%20c-149-S.jpg\" alt=\"Plitvice\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/>When to go? <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/how-rent-car-croatia-tips-experiences\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/driving-croatia-tips\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">torent a car in Croatia<br\/>Driving tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/>Itineraries: Road Trip\u201410 Days, 2 Weeks, 3 Weeks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Extra\/i-GLC6J3F\/0\/MRz6mFPrND2n3MxF4FTkGWmsGwCQS8kXw7hMD4T8s\/S\/drive%20croatie-S.jpg\" alt=\"Driving in Croatia\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-dubrovnik-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attractions in Dubrovnik<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-zadar-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attractions in Zadar<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-split-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attractions in Split<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-zagreb-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attractions in Zagreb<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-istria-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attractions in Istria<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/national-park-plitvice-croatia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Plitvice Lakes<\/a><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Dubrovnik\/Best\/i-ZpPLHDP\/0\/Kq3fM6kjPnkNQhKMjpwZ645bpH3J3kkSDQg4ztHJB\/S\/IMG_7968-S.jpg\" alt=\"Dubrovnik\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE WROTE THE ARTICLE\n <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is divided into a medieval Upper Town and a Lower Town dotted with 19th-century squares and parks. 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