Zagreb Attractions
Zagreb (Zagreba), the capital of Croatia, is not generally regarded as a tourist destination. Most people planning a trip to Croatia head directly for the coast, unfortunately, leaving little time if any to see Zagreb.
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Archeological Museum
Located in the Vraniczany-Hafner Palace, this museum focuses on finds from Croatia and around Zagreb.
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Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
This 13th C cathedral, once called St Stephen's Cathedral, is a landmark building with two huge spires.
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Ethnographic Museum
The Ethnographic Museum explores the cultural history of Croatia, featuring a wide range items, such as jewelry, instruments, ceramics, textiles, weapons, and more.
Lower Town
Donji Grad (Lower Town) is a relatively modern area of Zagreb, with museums, galleries and the National Theatre. This area, also known as the horseshoes, is spread out around numerous parks, which form a U shape. The beautiful main square of Donji Grad is Trg Josip Jelacica, (Trg Bana Jelacica) which is serviced by most of the trams. To the north of the square is the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Birgin Mary, and Gornji Grad. To the south is lies the majority of sights in Donji Grad.
Unlike the rambling street in the Upper Town, the Lower town is laid out in a more organized grid pattern. The area is lined by squares and gardens, giving it a unique appeal.
Unlike the rambling street in the Upper Town, the Lower town is laid out in a more organized grid pattern. The area is lined by squares and gardens, giving it a unique appeal.
Upper Town
The cobble stone streets with red tile roof buildings of the medieval Gornji Grad (Upper Town) are a beautiful place to start a sightseeing tour of Zagreb. Gornji Grad is home to the cities Cathedral, parliament building, numerous museums, and churches. This is the most beautiful area of the Zagreb and a good place to spend a day or at least a few hours.
Gornji Grad was once two separate towns known as Kaptol and Gradec, now the two districts which make up the Upper Town. A famous stone gate marks the entrance to the eastern side of Gradec Town. Kaptol Square is the central area of Gronji Grad. The buildings around this area date back to the 1600s. At the opposite end of the district is the Dolac fruit and vegetables market.
Gornji Grad was once two separate towns known as Kaptol and Gradec, now the two districts which make up the Upper Town. A famous stone gate marks the entrance to the eastern side of Gradec Town. Kaptol Square is the central area of Gronji Grad. The buildings around this area date back to the 1600s. At the opposite end of the district is the Dolac fruit and vegetables market.
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