Related Weblinks Attractions Zagreb Zagreb has been the capital of Croatia since 1557, and a lot of the medieval city is still around today.
Many museums remain closed, some for 'reinterpretation'.
There are some very elegant pricey hotels near the train station, and budget accommodation is hard to find. The twin neo-Gothic spires of St Stephen's Cathedral were built in 1899, but you can still see elements of the medieval cathedral that was once on this site. Particularly interesting are the 13th century frescos, Renaissance pews, marble altars and a baroque pulpit. Also in the area is St Mark's Church , with its colourful painted-tile roof and sculptures by Ivan Mestrovic, and the Natural History Museum , Historical Museum of Croatia and the City Museum , housed in a former convent. In the Lower Town you can wear down your shoes and your attention span at a whole host of museums.