St Mark’s Church in the Upper Town

Itinerary · Zagreb, Croatia

One perfect day in Zagreb

The essential Zagreb day: Dolac and the cathedral in the morning, the Upper Town, coffee in the Lower Town and an evening at the theatre or on Tkalčićeva.

A full day on foot, with the funicular

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  1. 8:30

    1Dolac Market

    City Centre·Market

    Start at the market while it is at its liveliest.

  2. 9:30

    2Zagreb Cathedral

    Kaptol·Cathedral

    A few steps up to Kaptol and the cathedral.

  3. 10:30

    3Stone Gate

    Upper Town·City gate & shrine

    Climb into the Upper Town through the candle-lit gate.

  4. 11:00

    4St Mark’s Church

    Upper Town·Church

    The tiled roof and the square.

  5. 11:30

    5Museum of Broken Relationships

    Upper Town·Museum

    An hour of love stories from around the world.

  6. 12:00

    6Lotrščak Tower & the funicular

    Upper Town·Tower & funicular

    Hear the noon cannon, then ride the funicular down to Ilica.

  7. 13:00

    7Le Bistro Esplanade

    Lower Town·Brasserie

    Lunch: try the štrukli.

  8. 15:00

    8Zrinjevac Park

    Lower Town·Park

    Walk the Green Horseshoe, past the Art Pavilion.

  9. 16:30

    9Booksa

    Lower Town·Literary café

    Coffee with the city’s readers and writers.

  10. 19:30

    10Croatian National Theatre

    Lower Town·Theatre & opera house

    An opera, ballet or play, or drinks on Tkalčićeva.

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