Square
Ban Jelacic Square
Zagreb, Croatia
Zagreb's main square, where trams rattle past and locals meet under the clock.
Church, mosque or temple · Croatia · City of Zagreb
St Mark's Church
A church with a colourful tiled roof showing the coats of arms of Croatia and Zagreb.
Free to enter about 20 min
For storytellers
Why St Mark's Church matters
You will have seen this roof on postcards before you arrive. Patterned tiles in red, white, blue and yellow form the coats of arms of the country and the city, sitting above a Gothic church on a quiet square. Government buildings stand around the square, so it feels solemn rather than touristy. The roof is best viewed from outside, as the church interior is often closed.
Talking points
- The roof tiles display Croatia's and Zagreb's coats of arms.
- The square is surrounded by government buildings.
- It is one of the oldest churches in the Upper Town.
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