The Iconic St Mark’s Church, Zagreb

Next stop was the icon of Zagreb, St Mark’s Church with its stunning rooftop. Photos just don’t do the roof of this 13th century church justice. The bright red and blue tiles glisten against the white church and brilliant blue sky and is unlike any church we have seen before (and we have seen many). The tiles feature the medieval coat of arms of Croatia, Dalmatia and Slavonia alongside the emblem of Zagreb. It is one of the oldest architectural monuments in Zagreb and it is stunning.

Due the devastating earthquake of 2020 access is now limited so we could only admire the exterior this beautiful building.Read more