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Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Address: Kaptol 31, 10000 Zagreb
This, of course, is The Cathedral. It dominates most postcards and is a key orientation point when in Zagreb (yes, it is not only beautiful but also invaluable for the geographically challenged). The Kaptol diocese was founded in 1093, and in 1242 an original Romanesque construction was erected on this spot. Since then it has been through multiple...
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Address: Maksimirski perivoj bb, Zagreb 10000
A short tram ride east of the city centre will bring you to a vast expanse (by Zagreb's standards anyway) of woodland, meadows, lakes and tree-lined pathways, dating back to 1794. At the eastern end is the Zagreb Zoo and across the busy main road stands Dinamo's football stadium. It is all very subtle and civilised if you skip the football crowds....
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Address: Mirogoj bb, Zagreb 10000
Mirogoj is exceptionally beautiful, especially when ivy adorning its domed arcades turns crimson in the early autumn. But not all is in the looks, for Mirogoj literally charts the history of this city and its land. All the Croatian greats are buried here; the most outstanding monuments, built by the most outstanding architects and stonemasons,...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Zagreb Attractions & Activities
Address: Zagreb 10000
Just north of the city, Mt Medvednica and Sljeme, its highest peak, have been a playground for many, many generations of Zagrebians. Home to 14 endemic and 93 endangered plant species, but one thing you may not come across are bears, which once were so numerous they gave the mountain its name. Walk up one of its well-marked paths or catch a...
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Address: the Upper Town, Zagreb 10000
Dominated by the instantly recognizable roof of St Mark's Church, this small but mightily important square is also the site of Banski dvori – the seat of Croatian government, the prime-minister's office, Croatian Parliament and Croatian Constitutional Court. The vividly coloured roof tiles of the church depict the Croatian, Dalmatian and...
Tomislav Square, Strossmayer and Zrinjevac Park
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Address: Zagreb
One half of Lenuci's horseshoe folds out in three elegant parks, each with its own historical buildings and monuments, forming one of Zagreb's favourite promenades. Starting from the Tomislav Square opposite the main railway station, follow the tree-lined alleys and you'll pass the Art Pavilion, Croatian Academy of Arts and Sciences, the monument...
Zagreb funicular & Strossmayer Promenade
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Address: Tomićeva bb, Zagreb 10000
Zagreb's funicular may be one of the shortest at just 66 meters, but its 55-second ride (progressively more exciting the younger you are) will take you to another world, far removed from crowds of the Lower Town. The journey starts at Tomićeva Street, just off Ilica. Exit a few meters away from the Lotršćak Tower and right in front...
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Address: Opatička 22, Zagreb 10000
When the Observatory opened in 1903, such was the importance of this event that one August Kopff named newly discovered planetoid number 589 "Croatia" in its honour. Besides its important scientific work, it has also worked tirelessly on the popularization of astronomic science; most of Zagreb's peoples, big and small, have wandered in at one time...
