Historic Heritage Sites
Zagreb’s historical landscape is defined by the contrast between the medieval twin towns of Kaptol and Gradec and the later Austro-Hungarian expansions. This collection spans centuries of architectural development, from the 13th-century Stone Gate and the monumental Gothic Zagreb Cathedral to the Baroque and Neoclassical palaces of the Upper Town. Significant political landmarks like the Sabor Palace stand alongside suburban estates and memorial sculptures, illustrating the city's evolution from a defensive fortification to a central European cultural capital.
A Zagreb Cathedral
The Zagreb Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Kaptol, Zagreb. It is the second tallest building in Croatia and the most monumental sacral…
B Stone Gate
The Stone Gate is a landmark in the Upper Town of Zagreb, Croatia built between 1242 and 1266.
C Kuća Stanković
Located on St. Mark's Square, this 19th-century building once served as a theater and later as the city hall. It features a prominent Neoclassical facade characteristic of the Upper Town's civil architecture.
D Sabor Palace
Sabor Palace is a historic building in Gornji Grad, Zagreb, which houses the Croatian Parliament, called Sabor.
E George and the Dragon
A 19th-century bronze sculpture by Austrian artists Anton Fernkorn and Caspar von Zumbusch. Located near the Stone Gate, it depicts Saint George on horseback after his victory over the dragon.
Palača Zakmardi-Domin
A Baroque palace in the Upper Town dating back to the 17th century. Originally owned by the influential Zakmardi family, the building is a key example of the district's historical noble residences.
Nadbiskupski dvor
The Archbishop's Palace is a large Baroque complex surrounding the Zagreb Cathedral. Built and expanded between the 15th and 19th centuries, it includes defensive towers and the official residence of the Archbishop.
Palača Jelačić
A late Baroque and Classicist palace in the Upper Town, once the residence of the noble Jelačić family. It contributes to the preserved 18th-century streetscape of the historic center.
Palača Oršić
An 18th-century Baroque palace that currently houses the Croatian History Museum. It is one of the best-preserved noble mansions in the Upper Town, featuring a refined facade and period interiors.
J Kuća Giner-Scholz
A historic residential building in the Upper Town, representing the 19th-century urban fabric and architectural style of Zagreb's oldest district.
K Dvorac Brezovica
An 18th-century Baroque castle located on the southern outskirts of the city. It is known for its U-shaped floor plan and significant wall paintings within the main hall.
L Kulmerovi dvori
A manor house complex in Šestine, at the foot of Mount Medvednica. Historically owned by the Kulmer family, the estate was reconstructed following its destruction in World War II.
Kerestinec
A 16th-century Renaissance-Baroque castle with four distinctive corner towers. Originally a defensive fortification for the Erdődy family, it later served as a noble residence.
Palim borcima NOB-a
A memorial monument dedicated to the fallen fighters of the National Liberation War, serving as a significant example of mid-20th-century commemorative sculpture.
Palača Rauch
A Baroque-Classicist palace in the Upper Town, historically belonging to the Rauch family. It stands as a prominent example of the aristocratic architecture located near the Croatian Parliament.
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