Tag 126.09.2025Freitag

St. Mark's Church

Kirche

It is easily recognizable by the brightly colored tile roof bearing the coats of arms of Croatia, Dalmatia, Slavonia, and Zagreb City. Be sure to also pop inside for a look at the stunning interior with its statues by famous Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovic, along with frescoes painted by Jozo Kljakovic.

Atelijer Meštrović

Museum

The oldest exhibition hall of its kind in Croatia, this impressive facility faces Trg Kralja Tomislava, a large public square notable for its statue commemorating the first King of Croatia. Also of interest to art lovers is the Mestrovic Gallery, housed in a 17th-century home where Ivan Mestrovic once lived and sculpted. On display are some 300 sculptures in wood, stone, and bronze, as well as drawings, furniture, and lithographs representing a variety of themes, including religion and portraiture.

Stone Gate

Sehenswert

Another important medieval structure is the famous Stone Gate, the last of five original city gates, and also found in Upper Town. Built in the 13th century, the building famously survived a fire in 1731, as did its painting of Mary and Jesus.

Museum of Broken Relationships

Museum

Beyond its many fine art and history institutions, Zagreb boasts some truly unique and quirky museums that are well worth visiting. At the top of the list is the poignant yet funny Museum of Broken Relationships. Here, you will find fascinating collections of donated personal objects and artifacts from old lovers and partners around the world. They are displayed in all-white rooms, and each donation is accompanied by details of the failed relationship in question.

4 Setzt

Tag 227.09.2025Samstag

Zagreb Cathedral

Kirche

Zagreb Cathedral was erected on the site of a previous structure destroyed by the Tartars in the early 1200s. Famous for its two ornately decorated spires, the present cathedral was built in the later half of the 13th century, although many alterations and renovations have been made since that have changed the structure dramatically. Most recently, the earthquake of 1880 destroyed large sections, including the dome and bell tower, although reconstruction maintained the original medieval design. Be sure to also visit the cathedral treasury with its many fine works of religious art, garments, and sacred objects.

Zagreb Botanical Garden

Park

The Botanical Garden was originally built as a research area for Zagreb University's Faculty of Botany. Encompassing some 50,000 square meters, it's part of a series of parks, which form the city's "Green Horseshoe" in Donji Grad. On the grounds are an arboretum, two ponds with numerous aquatic plants, an ornamental bridge, and some 10,000 different plant species, making for a pleasant escape from the city and a great place to relax or take a walk.

The Museum of Mimara

Museum

The Museum of Mimara was created to house a collection donated by a private collector, Ante Topic Mimara, in 1972. Housed in an 1895 Neo-Renaissance building designed especially for it, this extensive collection covers a wide range of items from a variety of locations and time periods.

Park Maksimir

Park

Designed in the style of an old English garden, Maksimir Park is a beautiful green space encompassing almost 45 acres. The largest park in Zagreb, it contains two pavilions: Bellevue Pavilion, built in 1843, and Echo Pavilion, added after a Swiss design. The park also boasts many excellent paths and trails, as well as manmade lakes, wooded areas, and flower gardens, making it a great place to relax or have a picnic. For those traveling with youngsters, there's also a small zoo.

4 Setzt

Tag 328.09.2025Sonntag

Ljubljana and Lake Bled Tour

Stadt

Visit 2 beautiful locations in Slovenia in a day on a guided sightseeing tour from Zagreb. Explore the historic streets of Ljubljana and ride a traditional boat across Lake Bled.

1 Setzt