Sightseeings Zagreb - Recommendations for your Holiday in 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 Lotrscak

The tower of Lotrscak 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.

Sightseeing Zagreb

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.

Banus Josip Jelacic Square

This is a central square of Zagreb, located in the town's center. In the middle of the square is a statue of banus Jelacic on the horse.

Cathedral of Zagreb

The built of this beautiful cathedral started in 1094 in Romanesque-Gothic style, and finished in 1217. In 1242 was destroyed by the Turks and in 1263 was renovated in Gothic style. in 16th century were built walls and towers and in 17th century massive Renaissance tower. A big earthquake in 1880 damaged the cathedral badly so radical renovation started in neo Gothic style when were built also towers which are today trademark of this imposing building.