Medvedgrad
A 13th-century castle on the southern slope of Medvednica, with walls offering views over all of Zagreb.
The castle was built by the Bishop of Zagreb in the 13th century after the Mongol invasion. It changed hands several times, was abandoned after an earthquake in 1590, and some of its walls and towers were restored at the end of the 20th century. Inside stands the "Altar of the Homeland" monument, and from the walkway atop the walls you can look out over Zagreb and the Sava River plain. You can drive to a nearby parking lot, or hike up from the foot of the mountain in about 1.5 hours. Admission is inexpensive.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00 (open on winter weekends)
Nearby sights
- Medvednica & Sljeme
- Mirogoj Cemetery
- Zagreb City Museum
- St. Mark's Church
- Tkalčićeva Street
- Croatian Museum of Naïve Art
- Museum of Broken Relationships
- Strossmayer Promenade