Diocletian's Palace
Split, Dioklecijanova palacaDiocletian's Palace in Split is the most well-preserved architectural monument of the times of the Holy Roman Empire. True, much more to determine this building is the word "city". All because of the huge territory, which is equal to three hectares. The
Plitvice Lakes
Plitvicka JezeraOne of the most visited natural attractions of Europe - Plitvice Lakes - is in the central part of Croatia. And this is not surprising: in 1949 the most picturesque Plitvice lakes were granted the status of a national park.
Brioni
BrioniBrioni (Brioni) - a group of islands in front of the western coast of Istria. The islands are separated from the mainland by the Fazana Strait and are located 6 km from Pula. 14 of them have the status of a national park. On the largest island there are several hotels and individual villas.
Ancient Roman city of Salon
SolinAt 5 km from Split is located the ancient Roman city founded by Caesar, once destroyed by the Avar and Slav tribes, but everyone today has the opportunity to touch his ruins in the city of Solin.
Kornati
KornatiBetter than this made Bernard Shaw, you can not say about Kornati. This is really one of the most memorable landscapes in the world, especially if you look at the archipelago from a bird's eye view. No wonder that Croats decided to keep such beauty for posterity.
Fortress Klis
KlisJust 10 minutes drive from Split is Croatia's largest defense structure, the amazing Klis Fortress, whose incredible history is known to every citizen of the country. The
Krka
Krka National ParkKrka National Park is the seven most beautiful cascades of waterfalls, two ancient monasteries, amazingly picturesque landscapes and a feeling of unity with nature that can not be expressed in words. Located in North Dalmatia, near Sibenik,
Lokrum
LokrumA small island, which has a glorious history and appeared on the pages of historical chronicles, Lokrum also has a scary-romantic nickname "Damned". Once there was erected a Benedictine monastery and once escaped from a shipwreck Richard the Lionheart.
Mljet National Park
Mlet, Babino PoljeThe most wooded island in Croatia, where trees cover 70% of the land, simply could not help becoming a national park. So, actually, it happened: on November 12, 1960, the National Park Mljet officially appeared on the "Green Island".
Paklenica
Nacionalni park PaklenicaFor climbers, Paklenica National Park, which is a jam for flies. Local mountain peaks, dizzying canyons and amazing nature simply can not leave the heart of any mountain lover indifferent.
Risnjak
Nacionalni park RisnjakLocated just 15 km from the Adriatic and popular beach resorts, this national park is truly a pearl of Croatia. One of the most sparsely populated areas of the country, quite small in size, Risnjak hides a lot of amazing beauty and rare representatives of flora and fauna.
North Velebit
Severnyiy VelebitUndressing under the bright rays of the Croatian sun, surrounded by idyllic nature and screaming in the water of children, few people know that just a few kilometers away they are home to bears and wolves, echoing the eighth deepest karst cave in the world.
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik OpcinaThe Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Dubrovnik in its modern form exists from the beginning of the 18th century. According to historical records, the former Romanesque cathedral was an incredibly luxurious church with a dome, richly decorated statues.
Stradun Street in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, StradunStradun (or in the Italian manner, Platz) - the main street of Dubrovnik, paved with limestone and open only for pedestrian traffic. A street about 300 m in length crosses the Old Town from one city wall to another.
Onofrio's Fountain
Dubrovnik, StradunIn 1436 the government decided to begin the construction of the aqueduct system, entrusting it to Andreasius Boulbito of Tramont and Onofrio Giordano della Cava. But in all the following documents as an architect, only della Cava was mentioned, so that the fountains of Dubrovnik received his name. The
Franciscan Monastery in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, Placa, 2The large complex of the Franciscan Monastery in Dubrovnik is located at the very beginning of Stardun, to the left of the Saw Gate. The side facade of the monastery church goes to the main street of Dubrovnik, and the monastery itself is stretched north along the city walls to the tower of Mintset.
First of all I want to note that Croatia is famous for its amazing national parks, each of which demonstrates unprecedented natural charms .In particular, Plitvice Lakes National Park is the most visited reserve of the country .The park itself is represented by sixteen azure lakes, located at different heights .Pouring into each other, they spread by powerful foamy water streams, forming magnificent waterfalls .No less beautiful landscapes with waterfalls, stony rapids and lakes are represented in Krka National Park .And besides the magnificent nature, you can admire medieval monasteries as well .Another natural miracle of Croatia - the Brijuni Archipelago, consisting of a dozen small islands on the western coast of Istria .In total, in Croatia there are seven national parks, more than a thousand islands of different sizes, hundreds of caves and other stunning natural delights. .The
A separate niche of tourist values is occupied by the cultural attractions of Croatia .For the most part they are concentrated near Split and Dubrovnik, which, moreover, are recognized as World Heritage sites .In Split you can visit the famous Imperial Palace of Diocletian - the most well-preserved monument of the Roman Empire times .Only here, perhaps, you will not name it, for the fact that in reality it seems to us is no less than a real ancient city .Another ancient Roman memo - the city of the Salon - is also close to Split .But over it the time did not repent, leaving only ruins and debris of columns .But the Klis fortress has no relation to the ancient history, but the attention of tourists is not deprived of it. .From the rock on which the fortress is located, amazing sea landscapes .The
Representatives of an earlier historical chronology - medieval castles - also gained fame of objects of indispensable Croatian pride. Bogenshperk, Friedrichstein, Hmelnik, Juszemberk, Otočec - and this is only a short list of the most popular castles in Croatia. And how many are still hidden from the eyes of curious tourists? The
And yet, Croatia was well-known as a world tourist center. Looks like there really is something to see, feel and try.