Guía de viaje de Zagreb | ArrivalGuides.com

ZagrebGuide was updated: 2025-03-24

For centuries, Zagreb has been a focal point of culture and science, and later also developed into a major centre of commerce and industry. Nowadays, it is a predominantly outdoorsy town with a plethora of cultural and clubbing opportunities, which are some of the many reasons people of all ages flock to this dazzling capital.

Do & See

The best way to explore the city of Zagreb is on foot, as many tourist attractions like monuments, cathedrals, museums, and parks are located in the city centre. The ones that are located outside the city are easily accessible by bus or tram. From culture vultures to nature lovers, in Zagreb, every type of tourist will find something for them.

The Croatian Museum of Naïve Art

Discover the naïve art of the 20th century by visiting this fine art museum in Zagreb. You can either book a guided tour or browse individually the over 1,900 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints by Croatian but also international artists.

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Gornji Grad

Gornji Grad is the upper town area of Zagreb. The main attraction here is the Stone Gate, an old entrance point to the city, now holding a shrine with a 16th-century statue of the Virgin Mary in a grille-covered niche. Many visitors come here to say a prayer or to light a votive candle.

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Mimara Museum

One of the most controversial and prestigious buildings in Zagreb, The Mimara Museum was built at the bequest of controversial Croatian art collector and philanthropist, Ante Topić Mimara. The museum houses more than 3,500 artworks including original paintings from Rembrandt, Rubens, Renoir, and Manet.

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Mount Medvednica

North of Zagreb, in central Croatia, you will find Medvednica Mountain, a hiking area perfect for a day trip out of town. You can wander around the Medvenica nature park or climb to the highest peak, the Sljeme hilltop, which takes about two hours. You can go there by public transportation.

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Zagreb Cathedral

With its impressive display of Neo-Gothic artistry, the Cathedral of Zagreb was rebuilt by Viennese architects after an earthquake in 1880, and most of the money and creativity was spent on its two spires, which, interestingly enough, are not the same height. One is 104 meters tall while the other one is 105 meters.

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Maksimir Park

Maksimir Park is one of the oldest public parks in the world. In its 18 hectares, you will find forests, streams, artificial lakes, abundant wildlife, and some human constructions. It is a great place for a peaceful stroll or a picnic.

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Population:	767,131 (2021)
Currency:	On January 1st 2023, Euro replaced Croatian kuna as the country's official currency.
Emergency Numbers:	General emergency: 122 Ambulance: 194 Fire-service: 193 Police: 192 Road Assistance: 987
Newspapers:	Novi list — www.novilist.hr Jutarnji list — www.jutarnji.hr Vecernji list — www.vecernji.hr 24 sata — www.24sata.hr
Website:	www.visitzagreb.hr »
Opening Hours:	From 9 am to 8 pm for most shops on weekdays.
Tourist Information:	Tourist Information Centre Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 11 Tel: +385 1 4814 052 info@infozagreb.hr Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat–Sun 10am–4pm