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The medieval upper town of Zagreb

The upper town of Zagreb lies high up on a hill above the city. A visit to this medieval part of the city is quite literally a highlight. Whereas the lower town is lively and busy, the upper town is steeped in peace and quiet.

Arts & Culture

Museum of Broken Relationships

Museums within walking distance

Of the various museums in the upper town of Zagreb, there are 2 are which are especially worth a visit. The Croatian Museum of Naive Art houses a collection of 1,500 works by artists who have completely let go of any painting conventions, creating bizarre every-day scenes in bright colours. For a unique and moving experience, visit the Museum of Broken Relationships, less than a 2-minute walk away. Observe dozens of ordinary artefacts, each with a story about a broken relationship. The collection underlines that love leaves us with beautiful but also with heart-breaking memories.

The cobalt-blue funicular

Funicular: the city’s cultural heritage

The Zagreb Funicular is a 120-year-old cobalt-blue cog railway that connects Zagreb's upper town with the lower town. A ride on this fun city train takes only 64 seconds to climb 66 metres; still it used by some 750,000 passengers each year to travel up and down the hillside. Still in its original condition, the funicular is Zagreb’s oldest means of transportation and a protected cultural monument.

The Burglars’ Tower of the Upper Town

Viewpoint with cannon shots

For the best views of Zagreb’s lower city, climb the Kula Lotrščak (Burglars’ Tower). The tower stands at the top of the funicular stop and was part of the old town’s former fortifications. Every night a bell would ring to announce the closing of the city gate to ward off burglars – hence the name. In the 19th century, a 4th floor was added to the tower and a cannon installed on the top. Since that day, a cannon shot is fired from the tower every day at noon.

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In the historical inner city of Zagreb, the 2 towers of the enormous neo-Gothic cathedral rise above the other buildings. Its official name is ‘The Cathedral of Mary’s Assumption’ but the cathedral is popularly known as the Zagreb Cathedral. The stunning exterior is as breathtaking as the interior, and no expense or efforts have been spared to adorn the cathedral with many wall paintings and altars.