Free self-guided walk · Zagreb

Lower Town to Upper Town

A free self-guided walk in Zagreb, from the main square and Dolac Market up to St Mark's Church and Lotrščak Tower.

Distance
2.4 km
Walking time
32 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
6

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Zagreb on foot.

Arrive at Lotrščak Tower by noon to hear the cannon.

  • Terrain: Flat, then a short climb or the funicular.
  • Best time: Late morning, reaching the tower for noon.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Ban Jelačić Square

    Start in the main square.

  2. Dolac Market

    The red-umbrella market.

  3. Zagreb Cathedral

    The twin-spired cathedral.

  4. Stone Gate

    A medieval gate with a shrine.

  5. St Mark's Church

    The tiled roof.

  6. Lotrščak Tower

    Finish at the noon-cannon tower.

Tips

  • Dolac is liveliest in the morning.
  • The funicular takes you back down.
  • Tkalčićeva Street is good for coffee.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.