Zagreb Quiz: Croatia's Capital of Tiled Roofs and Museums

This Zagreb quiz explores Croatia's capital, from the Sava River and the tiled roof of St. Mark's Church to the Museum of Broken Relationships, the tiny funicular, Medvednica mountain, the city's link to the cravat and its Advent market. Ten questions, 90 seconds.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 90 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 90s

Basics
Zagreb is the capital of which country?
Geography
Which river flows through Zagreb?
Landmarks
Which Zagreb church is famous for its colorful tiled roof showing coats of arms?
Museums
Which unusual Zagreb museum displays objects left over from ended love affairs?
Old Town
What is Zagreb's historic upper town called?
Culture
Croatian soldiers in the 1600s gave the world which accessory, called a cravat?
Transport
Zagreb's historic funicular is one of the shortest in the world. About how long is its track?
Nature
Which mountain, with its peak Sljeme, overlooks Zagreb?
History
In which year did a strong earthquake damage Zagreb's cathedral, toppling the tip of one spire?
Economy
In which year did Croatia adopt the euro?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Zagreb is the capital of which country?
Answer: Croatia
Zagreb is Croatia's capital and largest city, home to around 800,000 people. It lies in the north of the country, far from the famous Adriatic coast.
Q2: Which river flows through Zagreb?
Answer: Sava
The Sava runs along the southern side of the city center. It later joins the Danube in Belgrade, Serbia's capital.
Q3: Which Zagreb church is famous for its colorful tiled roof showing coats of arms?
Answer: St. Mark's Church
St. Mark's Church in the Upper Town has a roof with the coats of arms of Croatia and Zagreb made from colored tiles. It stands between the parliament and government buildings.
Q4: Which unusual Zagreb museum displays objects left over from ended love affairs?
Answer: Museum of Broken Relationships
The Museum of Broken Relationships began as a traveling exhibition in 2006 by two artists after their own breakup. People from around the world donate items with their stories.
Q5: What is Zagreb's historic upper town called?
Answer: Gornji Grad
Gornji Grad, the Upper Town, has cobbled streets, gas lamps and the Stone Gate, a shrine where people light candles. The Lower Town, Donji Grad, is laid out in a grid.
Q6: Croatian soldiers in the 1600s gave the world which accessory, called a cravat?
Answer: Necktie
The French noticed the knotted scarves of Croatian soldiers and called them cravates, from the word for Croats. Croatia celebrates Cravat Day on October 18.
Q7: Zagreb's historic funicular is one of the shortest in the world. About how long is its track?
Answer: 66 meters
The funicular has linked the Lower and Upper Towns since 1890, and the ride takes less than a minute. Many visitors take it just for the experience.
Q8: Which mountain, with its peak Sljeme, overlooks Zagreb?
Answer: Medvednica
Medvednica is a nature park just north of the city, popular for hiking in summer and skiing in winter. It has hosted World Cup ski races.
Q9: In which year did a strong earthquake damage Zagreb's cathedral, toppling the tip of one spire?
Answer: 2020
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Zagreb in March 2020, damaging many historic buildings in the center. Restoration of the cathedral and other buildings has continued for years.
Q10: In which year did Croatia adopt the euro?
Answer: 2023
Croatia switched from the kuna to the euro on January 1, 2023, the same day it joined the Schengen area. It had joined the European Union in 2013.

Zagreb Quiz – Discovering Croatia's Capital

Many travelers to Croatia head straight for the Adriatic coast, but Zagreb rewards those who stop. The capital mixes Central European elegance with a relaxed café culture, and its compact center is easy to explore on foot. Parks, galleries, markets and quirky museums make it one of Europe's most underrated city breaks.

The city grew from two medieval settlements on neighboring hills, Gradec and Kaptol, which were long rivals before uniting in 1850. Today they form the Upper Town, with its cobbled lanes, St. Mark's Church and the Stone Gate shrine, and the area around the cathedral. Below them, the Lower Town was laid out in the 1800s with grand squares and a chain of parks called the Green Horseshoe.

Zagreb has a creative side too. The Museum of Broken Relationships, which collects objects and stories from ended love affairs, began here and has toured the world. The city also claims a link to the necktie, since the French word cravat comes from the scarves worn by Croatian soldiers.

Life in Zagreb follows the seasons. In summer, people sip coffee outside for hours and hike on Medvednica mountain; in winter, the city's Advent market has been voted one of the best Christmas markets in Europe. The 2020 earthquake damaged many old buildings, but restoration has brought new life to the center.

This quiz covers Zagreb's history, landmarks and culture.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for travelers to Croatia and anyone curious about lesser-known European capitals.

Which river runs through Zagreb
What makes St. Mark's Church famous
The story of the Museum of Broken Relationships
How the cravat got its name
What happened in the 2020 earthquake
When Croatia joined the euro

Quick Facts About Zagreb

Dolac Market, known as the belly of Zagreb, has been held since 1930.
A cannon fires from the Lotrščak Tower every day at noon.
Nikola Tesla studied in nearby Karlovac and is honored with a street and statue in Zagreb.
Zagreb's blue trams are a symbol of the city.
Mirogoj Cemetery is famous for its arcades and is often called one of Europe's most beautiful cemeteries.
Croatia's national football team is based in Zagreb.