Upper Town Walk (Self Guided), Zagreb, Croatia

Upper Town Walk (Self Guided), Zagreb

Zagreb鈥檚 Gornji Grad (Upper Town) is the capital city's historic district, encompassing the medieval hilltop settlements of Kaptol and Gradec. Stroll along cobblestone streets, visit medieval squares and participate in the lively caf茅 culture that have made Upper Town one of the most inviting places in Zagreb.

The network of little streets is ripe for exploration, and they lead the visitor to restaurants, bars, caf茅s and historical sights. Saunter down the leafy walkway of the Strossmayer Promenade where the old city walls once stood. See the dramatic Stone gate (Kamenita vrata) that used to be one of four gates connecting Lower Town to Upper Town. Today, it houses a shrine to the Virgin Mary, and many people come here to light a candle.

Visit the Museum of Broken Relationships, a quirky place with exhibits related to the theme of failed relationships. Stop by one of Upper Town's principle attractions, St. Mark's Church, the parish church of old Zagreb. It sits on St. Mark's Square, and experts think that it dates back to around the 13th century. It is one of the oldest buildings in the city and features an easily recognizable colorful roof. Marvel at the Gothic architecture, the Romanesque window and the south portal, which is decorated with sculptures of religious figures.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Zagreb

Guide Name: Upper Town Walk
Guide Location: Croatia » Zagreb
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Author: naomi

1) Radiceva Street

2) Radiceva Street

3) Radiceva Street

4) Radiceva Street corner with Kamenita Street

5) Kamenita Street

6) Kamenita Street corner with Opaticka Street

7) St. Mark's Square

Image Courtesy of Jorge L谩scar.

8) Katarina Square, Dverce Palace

9) Mesnicka Street

10) Strossmayer Promenade

11) Strossmayer Promenade

12) Dverce Street

Walking Tours in Zagreb, Croatia

Create Your Own Walk in Zagreb

Creating your own self-guided walk in Zagreb is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Lower Town Walking Tour

The Lower Town of Zagreb, also known as Donji Grad, is one of the two main districts in the historic heart of the Croatian capital, alongside the Upper Town (Gornji Grad). It is the more modern of the two and was built during the period of urban expansion, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The Lower Town showcases a captivating tapestry of architectural splendor dominated by... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles

Upper Town Walking Tour

Andautonia was a Roman settlement near the location of today's Zagreb. Historical record attests to the name "Zagreb" in 1134, referring to the founding of the diocese of "Kaptol" by sainted King Ladislaus in 1094. Kaptol is the "Upper Town" of Zagreb. The "Lower Town" is "Gradec."

Upper Town centered around Zagreb Cathedral consecrated in... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles