Zagreb Cathedral on Kaptol

Neighbourhood guide · Zagreb, Croatia

Kaptol & Tkalčićeva

The old church town of Kaptol, with the cathedral, Dolac market and Tkalčićeva, Zagreb’s favourite street for coffee and drinks.

About Kaptol & Tkalčićeva

Kaptol was the medieval church town facing Gradec across a stream, which is now Tkalčićeva Street, lined with café terraces and bars. The cathedral stands at its heart, with Dolac market just below.

Vlaška Street runs east from the cathedral, with cafés, cake shops and restaurants.

Where Kaptol & Tkalčićeva is

Our 8 places in Kaptol & Tkalčićeva

Restaurants in Kaptol & Tkalčićeva

  1. Since the 1980s

    Baltazar

    Kaptol·Croatian & Balkan grill·€€€

    One of Zagreb’s best-known restaurants for grilled meats and traditional dishes, on Nova Ves for around 40 years, with a garden.

    Nova Ves 4Explore View on map

  2. Opposite the cathedral

    Capuciner

    Kaptol·Italian & pizza·€€

    A cosy restaurant and pizzeria on Kaptol, opposite the cathedral.

    Kaptol 6Explore View on map

See the full list: 15 of the Best Restaurants in Zagreb

Cafés in Kaptol & Tkalčićeva

  1. Famous cakes

    Amélie

    Kaptol·Patisserie·€

    A much-loved Zagreb patisserie, famous for its cakes.

    Explore View on map

  2. Vintage charm

    Finjak

    Kaptol·Café·€

    A charming café on Vlaška Street with a vintage feel.

    Vlaška ulica 78Explore View on map

  3. Pretty pastries

    Meet Mia

    Kaptol·Café & pastries·€

    A pretty café on Vlaška Street, known for its cakes and pastries.

    Vlaška ulica 43Explore View on map

See the full list: 14 of the Best Cafés in Zagreb

Bars in Kaptol & Tkalčićeva

  1. Croatian wines

    Bornstein

    Kaptol·Wine bar & shop·€€

    A wine shop and bar in a vaulted cellar on Kaptol, specialising in Croatian wines.

    Kaptol 19Explore View on map

See the full list: 13 of the Best Bars & Clubs in Zagreb

Hotels in Kaptol & Tkalčićeva

  1. On Tkalčićeva

    Hotel Academia

    Kaptol·Boutique hotel·€€€

    A boutique hotel at the top of Tkalčićeva Street, between the Upper Town and Kaptol.

    Tkalčićeva ulica 88Explore View on map

See the full list: 9 of the Best Hotels in Zagreb

Sights in Kaptol & Tkalčićeva

  1. The twin spires

    Zagreb Cathedral

    Kaptol·Cathedral

    The great neo-Gothic cathedral on Kaptol, whose twin spires define the Zagreb skyline, under restoration since the 2020 earthquake.

    Kaptol 31Explore View on map

See the full list: 18 of the Best Things to See in Zagreb

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