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Visiting St Mark's Church
The Gothic parish church of the Upper Town has a roof of glazed tiles laid out as two coats of arms: the medieval Kingdom of Croatia, Dalmatia and Slavonia on the left and the city of Zagreb on the right.
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Quick answer
St Mark's Church is a religious site in Gornji Grad (Upper Town), Zagreb. Allow 20 minutes; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Religious site
- Area
- Gornji Grad (Upper Town)
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, architecture and photo spot
- Best months
- August and October–November
About St Mark's Church
The Gothic parish church of the Upper Town has a roof of glazed tiles laid out as two coats of arms: the medieval Kingdom of Croatia, Dalmatia and Slavonia on the left and the city of Zagreb on the right. It faces the Croatian Parliament and the government palace on St Mark's Square.
Tip: Photograph the roof from the corner of the square opposite the parliament, where you can see both crests.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 20 minutes.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Gornji Grad (Upper Town), medieval hilltop of gas lamps, government palaces and St Mark's Square.
Best time to visit St Mark's Church
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- August: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- October: 17°C (63°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- November: 10°C (50°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, quiet crowds.
When to visit Zagreb has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Zagreb itinerary visits St Mark's Church on day 3, together with Zagreb Funicular and Lotrščak Tower, Museum of Broken Relationships and Tkalčićeva Street.
- No. 4 of the 18 sights in our Zagreb things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Zagreb.
Near St Mark's Church
Also in Gornji Grad (Upper Town), so you can walk between them:
- Stone Gate — 15 minutes, free
- Museum of Broken Relationships — 1 hour, mid-priced
- Zagreb Funicular and Lotrščak Tower — 30 minutes, low cost
If you like St Mark's Church
- Ban Jelačić Square — Donji Grad (Lower Town), 20 minutes
- Dolac Market — Kaptol and Tkalčićeva, 1 hour
- Zagreb Cathedral — Kaptol and Tkalčićeva, 30 minutes
- Tkalčićeva Street — Kaptol and Tkalčićeva, 1–2 hours
Staying near St Mark's Church
Stay in Gornji Grad (Upper Town) ($$$) to walk here: medieval hilltop of gas lamps, government palaces and St Mark's Square. All areas to stay in Zagreb.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at St Mark's Church?
Plan 20 minutes. With Stone Gate nearby, it fits a half-day in Gornji Grad (Upper Town).
+Is St Mark's Church free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit St Mark's Church?
August and October–November, the quietest of the good months. Photograph the roof from the corner of the square opposite the parliament, where you can see both crests.
+Do I need to book St Mark's Church in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.