# Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb, Croatia: what it is and when to go

> Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb is a church building in Zagreb, Croatia. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/crkva-rodenja-blazene-djevice-marije/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Church building in Zagreb, Croatia · Temples
- **Where:** Croatia
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Nearest airport:** ZAG Velika Gorica, 12 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 45.84842, 16.05443

## What it is and where

Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb is a church building in Zagreb, Croatia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Zagreb](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/zagreb/), where this site lists 74 more places to see, 6.8 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 45.84842, 16.05443; the nearest main airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG, Velika Gorica), 12 km as the crow flies. How to get around Croatia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=45.848421%2C16.054427)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.848421%2C16.054427)

It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/espiritual/) places in Croatia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb is **May to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 8 h 51 |
| February | Better not | 10 h 07 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 37 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 19 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 44 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 31 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 12 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 57 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 40 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 12 |
| December | Better not | 8 h 29 |

In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Croatia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Croatia

To enter Croatia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Croatia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Meteorološka postaja: Zagreb-Maksimir](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/meteoroloska-postaja-zagreb-maksimir/): Observatory · 3.4 km
- [St. George chapel in Maksimir Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/kapelica-svetog-jurja/): Chapel in Croatia · 3.5 km
- [Zagreb Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/zooloski-vrt-grada-zagreba/): With kids · Wildlife · 3.9 km
- [Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb (Čučerje)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/crkva-pohoda-blazene-djevice-marije/): Church building in Zagreb, Croatia · 5.1 km
- [Zvjezdarnica Klasične nadbiskupske gimnazije](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/zvjezdarnica-klasicne-nadbiskupske-gimnazije/): Observatory · 5.9 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Croatia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/).

## More in Croatia: Temples

- [Zagreb Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/catedral-de-la-asuncion-de-maria-y-a-san-esteban-y-san-ladis/): cathedral in the town of Zagreb
- [Euphrasian Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/basilica-eufrasiana/): Church
- [Šibenik Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/katedrala-svetog-jakova/): cathedral in Croatia
- [Cathedral of Saint Domnius](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/cathedral-of-saint-domnius/): cathedral in Split, Croatia
- [Church of St. Donatus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/iglesia-de-san-donato/): church in Zadar, Croatia
- [St. Mark's Church, Zagreb](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/iglesia-de-san-marcos/): church building in Zagreb, Croatia

Every Croatia place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/espiritual/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb?

It is a church building in Zagreb, Croatia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Croatia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb?

May to October. In June there are 15 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 29.

### How do you get to Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb?

The nearest main airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG), 12 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=45.848421%2C16.054427) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Croatia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Croatia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Meteorološka postaja: Zagreb-Maksimir](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/meteoroloska-postaja-zagreb-maksimir/), [St. George chapel in Maksimir Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/kapelica-svetog-jurja/), [Zagreb Zoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/zooloski-vrt-grada-zagreba/). The rest is in [the Croatia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/croacia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/138137746), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q132089562), CC0. More about Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Nativity_of_the_Blessed_Virgin_Mary%2C_Zagreb). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).