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Sightseeings Zagreb
The Upper Town (Old Town)
The Upper Town (Gradec) is the medieval part of the city of Zagreb and also the most attractive part as well because the traces of the rich a nd turbulent history of Zagreb can be seen everywhere. One has to pass the Stone gates in order to enter the Upper Town; Stone Gates were built in the Middle Ages and are the only city gates in Zagreb still preserved. the Stone Gates contain a Baroque shrine of the Virgin Mary.
Mark's Square
Mark's square is the centre of the Upper Town an is dominated by the beautiful Church of St. Mark built in the middle of 13th century. The most interesting feature of this church is its roof covered with coloured tiles.
The Tower of Lotršćak
The tower of Lotršćak was built in the middle of the 13th century and from the top of the tower the cannon fires every day at twelve o'clock.
Medvedgrad
On the south hills of the mountain Medvednica lies a fortress of Medvedgrad built during the 13th century in order to defend the local population when Tatar attacks started. The fortress of Medvedgrad has an important part in the history of Zagreb but this fortress is also the scene of many legends that are still retold today.