Experts' Choice Award St. Mark's Church
What the experts agree on
St. Mark's instantly recognizable tiled roof—featuring Croatian coats of arms in red, white, and blue—dominates Zagreb's skyline. The 13th-century church blends Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles, though its austere interior contrasts sharply
“After landing in Croatia’s capital city, be sure to explore the old town including this beautifully tiled church.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's "The tile mosaic depicting the Croatian, Dalmatian, and Slavonian coats of arms is St. Mark's best-known feature. " Full review
Frommer's "The vivid red, white, and blue tiled roof on this church can’t be missed." Full review
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Opening hours vary and the church is often kept locked outside Mass hours.
Time Out "Since the 1200s when the Romanesque original was built, the church has gone through many architectural styles – note the Gothic south portal and baroque, copper-covered belltower." Full review
Fodor's "The original building was erected in the 13th century, and was once the parish church of Gradec." Full review
Time Out "This 13th-century church is one of Zagreb's most famous - and most colourful - trademarks. While its foundations date back to the 1200s, its characteristically brightly tiled roof was..."
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National Geographic "Photo ops in my city include the St. Mark's Church (left) and its beautiful tiled roof."
Independent "It’s the 13th-century wonder St Mark’s Church, with its Hsburg-era primary coloured roof tiles that delights most. Currently only viewable from the outside."
National Geographic "This architectural masterpiece — a mix of romanesque and gothic styles — contains exquisite sculptures and is topped by roof whose colourful tiles depict the coat of arms of Zagreb and..."
