Category: Croatia

Croatia is a small Mediterranean country situated in the south east of  Europe. It is divided in four geographical parts: middle Croatia, Slavonia, Istria and Primorje and Dalmatia on the south. It is a country of mountains, plains and beuatiful coast on the  Adriatic sea. In Croatia you can visit many ancient monuments and buildings, 7 national parks, many beautiful cathedrals and churches… It is known as the country of 1000 islands. The coast is 5835km long. The capital is Zagreb. Enjoy in photos of Croatia.

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:

Capital town:

Zagreb

Largest city:

Zagreb

Official languages:

Croatian

Area:

56 542 km2

Population:

4.284.889 (2011)

Ston Croatia Wall

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Ston is a small town located on the Peljesac Peninsula in southern Croatia. Known for its ancient walls and salt pans, Ston is a popular tourist destination for those seeking history, culture, and natural beauty. Here are some travel information and tips for visiting Ston: Ston is located about 60 km northwest of Dubrovnik and can be reached by car, bus, or boat. The journey from Dubrovnik takes about an hour and a half by car or bus. There are also regular ferries from the nearby town of Ploce to…

Sinj

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Sinj

Sinj is a small town located in the Split-Dalmatia County in the southern part of Croatia. It is situated at the foothills of the Dinara Mountain Range and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, making it a popular tourist destination. The town has a rich history, dating back to ancient times, and is known for its cultural heritage, traditional cuisine, and stunning natural beauty. History Sinj has a long and fascinating history, with evidence of human settlements dating back to the Neolithic period. During the Roman Empire, Sinj was an…

Rab Croatia

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Rab Croatia

Rab is a island located in the Adriatic Sea, off the coast of Croatia. It is part of the Kvarner archipelago and is known for its stunning natural beauty, historic architecture, and charming seaside villages. The island has a long and fascinating history, dating back to ancient times, and is a popular tourist destination for visitors seeking a relaxing and tranquil vacation. History Rab has a rich and diverse history, with evidence of human settlements dating back to the Neolithic period. The island was ruled by the Romans, the Byzantine…

Rastoke Waterfalls

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Rastoke Waterfalls

Rastoke Waterfalls is a picturesque natural attraction located in Croatia, near the town of Slunj. Here’s some travel info you might find helpful: Getting there: Rastoke Waterfalls is located about 120 km (75 miles) south of Zagreb. The easiest way to get there is by car, as there is no direct public transportation. If you don’t have a car, you can take a bus or train to Slunj and then walk or take a taxi to Rastoke. Best time to visit: The best time to visit Rastoke Waterfalls is in…

Vukovar

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Vukovar

Vukovar is a city located in eastern Croatia, on the banks of the Danube River. The city has a rich history and is known for its cultural heritage, beautiful natural surroundings, and war-torn past. Here’s a brief overview of Vukovar’s history and some travel tips for visitors. History of Vukovar Vukovar has a long and turbulent history, dating back to the Roman Empire when it was a strategic military outpost. Throughout the centuries, the city was ruled by various powers including the Ottomans, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Kingdom of…

Karlovac

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Karlovac is a city located in central Croatia, situated at the confluence of four rivers – Kupa, Korana, Mrežnica, and Dobra. With a population of approximately 55,000 inhabitants, it is the administrative and cultural center of Karlovac County. History The city was founded in the 16th century as a military fortress by the Habsburg Monarchy, who wanted to protect their borders from Ottoman invasions. Its location at the confluence of four rivers made it strategically important, and the fortress served as a defensive line against the Ottomans. The fortress was…

Krka National Park

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The Krka National Park  is located in Šibenik, Croatia. It’s get name after the river Krka that is encloses. The National Park is located on middle lover course of river Krka. It is just few kilometres from Šibenik city. This park and are is formed for cultural, tourism activity, recreational, educational and even scientific activities and purpose. Also National Park Krka is one of the seven National parks in Croatia. It was proclaimed a national park in 1984. It territory is 110 square kilometre along the river Krka and it…

Hvar Croatia

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Hvar is a island in Croatian Adriatic Sea. A beautiful little island with lots of hills and pine forest all around the island. Among that it is full of olives groves, vineyards and lavender fields. Hvar has very important history to Croatia. In Hvar are born some of the greatest Croatian writers such as Hanibal Lučić and Petar Hektorović. In Hvar you can enjoy in long promenade around city that once was a fortress. Hvar is infused with narrow streets which can be very interesting for tourist who came for…

Varazdin – city in Croatia

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In the most northern part of Croatia on the banks of Drava River is Varazdin known as the “Baroque Capital of Croatia”, the 800 year old city is also known for its food and textile industry and recently as the “City of Flowers”, the historic centre of Varazdin has a great number of palaces that has change city until it was mostly destroyed by fire in the 1776., also has many churches and religious buildings (six churches, two chapels, one monastery), interesting is town centres around a medieval fortress whic…

Pula Arena – Amphitheater

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Pula Arena (Amphitheater).  Pula is the largest city in Istria county in Croatia, lies at southwest area of Istrian peninsula in well-protected bay. Its known for its mild climate, calm sea and unspoiled nature, city has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing, shipbuilding and tourism and also have a transit port, human remains dating back one milion years before Christ was found in cave Šandalja near Pula, town was famous by its greek passengers and seasailors, a mian industrial branches are shipbuilding, tourisam, processing industry, traffic, food industry and construction…