Kaptol and Gornji Grad: Zagreb's Historic Center

KaptolGornji GradKaptol (photo to the left) and Gornji Grad (photo to the right) form the heart of Zagreb's historic district. "Kaptol" refers to the area around the fortified Zagreb Cathedral, the Dolac Market, and the Ban Jelacic Square. Gornji Grad or "Upper Town" is a walled enclaved above the city, overlooking modern day Zagreb. Once two separate cities, they are now linked by the world's shortest funicular as well as via a street and several sets of stairs. Together they form the historic center of Zagreb. Below is a virtual tour that explains some of the highlights of this section of Zagreb. It includes an audio voiceover, photos and videos.


Virtual Tour of Kaptol and Gornji Grad
Zagrebačka katedrala (Zagreb Cathedral)Snap Content

Virtual Reality Tour for VR Headsets:

QR CodeThere is also a version of this tour designed specifically for VR headsets such as Google Cardboard, and it works with both iPhone and Android devices. It may be accessed by scanning on the QR code to the left. If you are viewing this on a mobile phone, you may access the VR tour by following this link.



For iOS devices: scan QR code with your device's camera app, tap on the prompt to open Safari. Select "Allow Device Motion" and the next prompt, "Allow Access to Motion Orientation." Turn the device to landscape mode and a split screen will appear. When the screen turns white, swipe up for fullscreen mode, and place in headset. Here is a video of how to do this--it is simpler than it sounds! [The video opens in a new window--close when done to return to this page]

For Android devices: Open the camera app and use the built-in scanner to scan the QR code above. Confirm that you want to open the website, and wait for it to load--it should load in stereo view. Select the fullscreen ("X" option) from the menu at the bottom. Turn the device to landscape mode and you are ready to go. Here is a video of how to do this--it is simpler than it sounds! [The video opens in a new window--close when done to return to this page]

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