One-Day Itinerary in Zagreb, Croatia

✅Zagreb, a millennium-old city once traversed by Mongol cavalry, is renowned as the "City of Museums." ✅Though some art galleries were closed for renovation (like the Mimara Museum), we explored the Archaeological Museum, ✅ City Museum, and the iconic Museum of Broken Relationships. 🚃 Morning Detour 🍃Originally headed to Lotrščak Tower, we impulsively hopped off the tram near King Tomislav Square (named after Croatia’s first king) after spotting striking sculptures. Highlights: 🍃 Archaeological Museum: Saw a child mummy on the third floor. 🍃 Zagreb’s First Fountain opposite the museum. 🚠 Afternoon Adventure 🌅Funicular Ride: A century-old cable car to Lotrščak Tower. 🌅Lotrščak Tower: For sunset views (arrive by 7:15 PM to avoid crowds) and a bird’s-eye shot of St. Mark’s Church. 🌅 Museum of Broken Relationships: The world’s first breakup-themed museum (visit earlier if time allows). 💤St. Mark’s Church: Up close with its red-and-white checkerboard roof—Zagreb’s most photogenic spot. 💤 Stone Gate: A sacred site with a Virgin Mary painting for prayers. 🌇 Next Morning 💤 Column of the Virgin Mary & Zagreb Cathedral (exterior only, under renovation). 🎈 Dolac Market: A 100-year-old farmers’ market bursting with local life. 🎈 Tkalčićeva Street ("Blood Street"): Coffee by a 15th-century sundial (still accurate within 15 minutes!). 🎈 Ban Jelačić Square: The main square flanked by Baroque buildings and Ilica Street (Zagreb’s bustling shopping strip). #TravelDiaries #Croatia #Zagreb #EuropeTravel #Churches