Visit Zagreb

Zagreb
1.1 million

Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is a vibrant city full of culture and history. Located in the north-west part of the country, it offers travelers a chance to explore its rich heritage along with modern attractions. A visit to Zagreb should start with a tour of Upper Town located on the hillside above Lower Town. Here you can explore sights such as St. Mark's Church and Zagreb Cathedral as well as Dolac Market where visitors can purchase local food and crafts. No trip to Zagreb would be complete without visiting Mirogoj Cemetery, one of Europe's most beautiful cemeteries with lush gardens, sculptures, and monuments that are worth taking the time to explore. Other interesting places for tourists include Lotrscak Tower which is an old bell tower that dates back to 1294 or Lauba - House for People and Art - which houses contemporary art galleries in an old 19th century horse stable building . Lastly , an interesting historical fact about Zagreb is that it was first mentioned in 1094 CE making it one of Europe's oldest cities!
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