Gornji Grad (Upper Town), Zagreb

Gornji Grad–Medveščak (Upper Town–Medveščak ), one of Zagreb districts, is known as "Upper Town" for its elevated position above the "Lower Town" or Donji Grad. Centrally located, it had a population of 30,962 across an area of 10.19 square kilometers.

This district is notable for its many historical landmarks and tourist spots. It includes Gradec and Kaptol, two medieval areas that now make up the Upper Town. Key sites in Upper Town include the city's Cathedral, Saint Mark's Church, and the Croatian Parliament, alongside Tkalčićeva, a popular café-lined pedestrian street. The district also houses significant sites like the Mirogoj cemetery, established in 1876, located further north.

The main road in the district runs from south to north, starting as Ribnjak street near Ribnjak park, becoming wider and renamed as Medveščak street, and later becoming Ksaver in the north. This road is a key tram route for the district, with lines 8 and 14 serving Medveščak. Other important tram lines run along Ilica, Jurišićeva, and Vlaška streets in the southern part. The historic Zagreb funicular connects the Lower and Upper towns, and there are also bus routes, though less frequent, through the hillier, sparsely populated northern areas.

Why You Should Visit:
Gornji Grad is the oldest part of Zagreb, a must-see for anyone visiting the city. There is a lot to see and do here so take your time to explore the area.