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EXPLORE THE OLD TOWN

You can walk through the Upper town any time of day (but bear in mind that some of the attractions have their working hours).  From April until October every Saturday from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. the main historical characters from Zagreb past walk by and you can have your photo taken with them. Catch the short funicular ride from Ilica up to the Old Town and definitely make your way back down through the only remaining gate from the Old Town, the Stone Gate.

VISIT DOLAC MARKET AND MIROGOJ CEMETERY

Dolac is the most visited and famous market in Zagreb located in the center of the City. It is vibrant, noisy, and lively, and the best place to feel a local vibe, and buy fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, meat, and fish.

Mirogoj Cemetery is another location that tourists like to visit. It is a heritage site famous for its arcades, pavilions, and tombs which are real monuments of architecture.

TAKE A BREAK IN ZRINJEVAC

Zagreb’s most popular park is loved by locals and tourists alike. If you are tired of sightseeing just go to Zrinjevac and lie down on the grass. Don’t forget that from April until October every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. there are Promenade Concerts in Zrinjevac. You can also put on historical clothing and have your photo taken. During winter Zrinjevac has a wonderful entertainment program.

HAVE A COFFEE ON SATURDAY MORNING

To have a coffee on Saturday morning in Zagreb is a custom of locals and a must-do thing. On the so-called Špica (the rush hour) all locals from different parts of the town come to the center of the city to drink coffee in one of the bars in Bogoviceva or Tkalciceva Street. Actually, anywhere in the center where you find a free table sit and observe a river of people. To truly fit in with the locals, dress well!

GET YOUR FILL OF EXERCISE IN THE PARK

For all of those who like to stay active, Zagreb has a few fitness parks in which you can exercise. You can visit the one in Maksimir Park and at the same time enjoy Zagreb’s oldest (opened in 1794) and largest public park. It’s also home to the town’s Zoo. Near the main Railway Station, there is also one fitness park and it is ideal for those who love to exercise in the open.

THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD

A march through Zagreb accompanied by the armorer, trumpeter, drummer, standard-bearer, and commander starts from May until October at the Main Square at 11:20 am and ends at 12:15 pm, every Saturday and Sunday, as well as 31 May ( City of Zagreb Day ), 18 October ( Cravat Regiment day ) and 1 January ( New Year’s Day ).

EXPERIENCE THE UPPER TOWN THROUGH DVORIŠTA EVENT

Dvorišta is an event that particularly celebrates the Upper town. Dvorišta (Courtyards in Croatian) takes place in mid-July, for nine days. During this 9-day event, the owners of the Upper Town buildings, open their courtyards to the public. This way they offer visitors a chance to experience a part of the town that is usually shut behind facades, and doors.

THE MUSEUM OF BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS

Also situated in the Upper town this museum is everything but not ordinary. In the beginning, this idea to expose the relics of broken relationships was a traveling exhibition. But since 2011 one of the palaces of Zagreb’s Upper Town hosts a museum. It also has a coffee bar so you can have a break.

LOTRŠČAK TOWER AND THE GRIČ CANNON

Enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Zagreb from Lotrščak Tower and wait for noon when the Grič cannon fires as a sign for the bell-ringers of the city’s churches. This marking of midday is a tradition since 1877.

ST MARK’S CHURCH AND THE CATHEDRAL

While you are walking through the Upper town be sure to take a photo outside of St Mark’s Church which is one of the oldest buildings in Zagreb. On the roof, tiles are laid so that they represent the coat of arms of Zagreb and the Triune Kingdom of Croatia, Slavonia, and Dalmatia.

Zagreb Cathedral, located close to the main square, is the tallest building in Croatia. It has many Gothic architectural elements.

SUNDAY ANTIQUE FAIR ON BRITISH SQUARE

British Square is located only 10 minutes by foot from the main square. From Monday to Saturday, you can buy fruit and vegetables in this square. On Sunday it is reserved for an antique fair. Check various stands and when you get tired have brunch or just a coffee in Kava Tava.