What to see in two days in Zagreb. Itinerary for a weekend in Zagreb, what not to miss and why visit this beautiful town in both summer and winter, read the post.
zagabria it is a perfect destination for a weekend. Just two hours from the Italian border, it is a very interesting city from a cultural and architectural point of view.
At the same time Zagreb also offers many restaurants of excellent quality and one lively nightlife.
If you are looking for inspiration for a weekend in Zagreb, check out our tips.
Zagreb itinerary in 2 days
Zagreb is divided into upper and lower cities, connected by a funicular.
If you only have a weekend in Zagreb, you can start from the upper town area, which is the oldest part of Zagreb. You will clearly notice the difference in architecture between one and the other.
The upper town of Zagreb
Here are the famous Zagreb Cathedral and the very special St. Mark's Church.
Its structure in colored tiles makes it look a lot like a Lego construction and on the roof are reproduced the medieval coats of arms of Croatia, Dalmatia and Slavonia.
Of the central Ban Jelacic square, you will notice instead the mix between art nouveau buildings and the austere Hungarian style.
Not far from the square is the famous Dolac, the city's agricultural market, open every day (except holidays) until 15pm.
Here you can buy wooden handicrafts: kitchen accessories, toys and other typical products of the area.
To get a privileged view of Zagreb from above, get on the Lotrscak tower, from where you can see the city at 360 degrees.
The lower town of Zagreb
Instead, dedicate the second day of your weekend in Zagreb to visiting the lower city.
Start from the very long via Ilica, the largest in the city. Full of shops, restaurants and pubs, it is a great starting point to discover this part of Zagreb.
A PreradoviÄa squareinstead, the flower market takes place and street artists perform.
The lower city is also full of museums, such as the Mimara Museum and Strossmayer Gallery of the Old Masters.
To round off the day, pay a visit to the Zagreb botanical garden, where you can admire over 10 thousand different species of plants.
And when the sun goes down, reach out TkalÄiÄeva, a very characteristic pedestrian street full of restaurants, pubs, cafes and clubs.
Here you can try some typical Croatian dishes and end your weekend in Zagreb with a nice mug of pivo, that is beer.
