Zagreb: top attractions & road trip guide
Zagreb is Croatia's capital and largest city, split between the medieval hilltop districts of Gornji Grad (Upper Town) and the grid-planned 19th-century streets of Donji Grad (Lower Town) below. It is known for its Austro-Hungarian architecture, museum-dense squares, and a lively café culture along tree-lined boulevards.
For road trippers, Zagreb sits inland at the crossroads of routes heading south to the Dalmatian coast or east toward the Plitvice Lakes, making it a natural starting or ending point rather than a coastal stop. The city itself is compact and largely walkable, with the surrounding motorway network well suited to a car.
Top attractions
St. Mark's Church
A 13th-century church in Gornji Grad famous for its colourful tiled roof depicting the coats of arms of Zagreb and the Triune Kingdom of Croatia, Slavonia, and Dalmatia.
Zagreb Cathedral
The city's neo-Gothic cathedral, with twin spires visible across much of Zagreb, was rebuilt after a major 1880 earthquake and remains the tallest building in Croatia.
Dolac Market
Zagreb's main open-air market, set on a raised platform above the main square, sells fresh produce, flowers, and local cheeses under its distinctive red umbrellas.
Museum of Broken Relationships
A quirky Upper Town museum built entirely from donated objects and short stories tied to failed relationships, mixing humour and melancholy in equal measure.
Lotrščak Tower
A 13th-century defensive tower on the edge of Gornji Grad known for the Grič Cannon, fired daily at noon, and for panoramic views over the Lower Town from its viewing platform.
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