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CROATIA
  General information
Capital Zagreb
Currency Kuna (HRK)
Area 56,594 squares km
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Preference Family and Kids, Couple, Group, Seniors, Single, Biker, Skier, Adventurer, Explorer, Outdoor traveler, Sportsman
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History, Practical info
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The Map of Croatia
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Weather and when to go
The northern part of Croatia has a continental climate, the coastal part has mild climate, typical of the Mediterranean. Croatia has average 2 600 hours of sunshine per year. Nice place to spend a summer holiday in holiday resorts.
Top places of interest and picks
Zadar
Rome square from the 1th century.
Church of St. Donat from the 9th century.
St. Mary´s Church from the year 1091.
The Cathedral of St. Stosuja from the turn of the 12th and 13th century.
Port fortification
City gate Porta Terra Ferma from the year 1543.
Old women´s tower Bablja Kula
Veliki Arsenal from the year 1752.
The Governor´s Palace from the year 1607.
and many museums
Novigrad
Celtic cross - 10 th century
Zagreb
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Zagreb a medieval city with romantic streets
Varazdin
Varazdin - a unique baroque architecture.
Istria
The biggest peninsula of Croatia.
Cerovac Caves
Cerovac Caves accessible caves near the town Gracac.
Porec (Poreč)
Euphrasius Basilica (UNESCO)
The Franciscan Monastery remains of Roman temples.
Porec has a nice seaside path, dotted with benches for rest and relaxation.
There are many islands in the area of Istria.
Koversada Naturist Park – Camp in Vrsar.
Trogir
Old Town (UNESCO)
is located on the island, which is connected to the land with the stone bridge.
Historic monuments:
Cathedral of St. Lovro from the 13th –15th century with the chapel of St. Ivan.
City wall with the main gate.
The Basilica of St. Barabara from the turn of the 9th and 10th century.
St. Ivan Krstitelj Church from the year 1270.
Monasteries and churches
Municipal building with arcades from the year 1308 with the astronomical clock.
The Cipiko Palace
The Lucic palace and the Garagnin-Fanfogna palace.
Museum of Sacred Arts
City Museum
Split
(UNESCO)
The Archaeological Museum
The Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments
The Municipal Museum
The Ethnographic Museum
The Cathedral
Art Gallery
The Mestrovic Gallery
National Theater from the 19th century after the reconstruction in the 20th century.
Dioklecian Palace
The Gothic Papalic Palace, the former Town Hall
Convent and St. Fran Church
The Croatian Church of St. Nikola
National Parks
National Park Plitvice Lakes beautiful lakes, waterfalls, famous for shooting Winetou. They are located on the Korana river. Among the lakes wooden bridges and walkways are built.
National Park Kornati archipelago consisting of 148 islands provides wonderful natural experience. Archipelago is a divers paradise.
Paklenica National Park - famous for its canyons and caves. There are excellent hiking trails built in the length of 150 km. The park is sought-after by alpinist because of it´s steep rock walls.
National Park Biokovo the steep peaks of the National Park attract climbers and tourists. There are several marked trails also. The highest peak is Sveti Jure -1764 meters above sea level.
Sibenik
St. Anne´s Fortress, St. Ivan and fortress Subicevac
The Palace Foscolo from the 15th century.
Urban building with arcades (16th century).
Churches and the Bishop´s palace
Cathedral of St. Jakov
One of the greatests monuments of Sibenik undoubtedly belongs the Cathedral of St. Jakov, (years 1431 - 1536). The specialty is that the cathedral is made only of stone and stone panels without jointing materials. Together with the surrounding buildings, it creates the most beautiful square of Croatia.
Primosten
A sunny city, which lies on a small island. It was connected with the mainland by inhabitants of the town around 500 years ago. The town is very picturesque and is known thanks to beautiful streets. There are wonderful vineyards in the surroundings.
Rovinj
City Gate
St. Eufernie
Pula
Colosseum roman amphitheater from the 1th century AD
Triumphal Arch
Temple of Augustus
The Golden Gate
The Hercules Gate
Stari Grad
Renaissance Church of St. Rok
Hvar
Spanish Fortress
Bishop´s Palace
Baska Voda
Archaeological Museum
Sea Shell Museum
Museum of Nature
Medjugorje
About 70 km from Baska Voda – well known place of pilgrimage.
Cres and Losinj
Islands divided by Roman Channel are known as the Mediterranean pearl. The South of Losinj is known as one of the most sunny place in the Adriatic. Cres Island has plentiful architectural heritage. The Vrana Lake is with it`s level above sea level the Cres specialty.
Dubrovnik
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City walls
A nice view to the Old City from Lapad Peninsula
Brijuni Islands
Located between Pula and Rovinj. The archipelago consists of 14 islands and is a national park. Today is archipelago an exclusive resort. There is the Safari Park on the island of Veli Brijun. And also many monuments from Roman times.
The most popular holiday resorts
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