Croatia Off The Beaten Path

 
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  •   Poljud (area and stadium)
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      View of walk path toward town center
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  •   Strolling & shooting
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  •   Strolling & shooting
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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Croatia

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Sljeme   Zagreb

Sljeme, Zagreb

 24 Reviews  When you are in Zagreb, there is no way not to notice our big natural protector from the North, a homeland of Zagreb if you like it, the mountain Medvednica with its top Sljeme. With Jarun, it is also... 

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Day trips   Dubrovnik

Day trips, Dubrovnik

 29 Reviews  Across the bay from Dubrovnik lies Cavtat, the southern-most seaside town in Croatia. Once a little fishing village, Cavtat's incarnation as a tourist destination dates back to the last years of the... 

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Trogir   Split

Trogir, Split

 5 Reviews  This island town is only 20 miles form Split and a nice visits for one day. There are sites to take in such as CAthedral of St. Lovre and bell tower, museum(but it was closed and has been for 2... 

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Dubovica   Hvar

Dubovica, Hvar

 3 Reviews  The coast of Hvar is full of beautiful beaches and bays. During our stay on the island we tried to get each time to a different one and it was no problem to drive a half an hour or even an hour two... 

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Strolling & shooting   Zagreb

Strolling & shooting, Zagreb

 30 Reviews  If not for other reasons I am in particularly grateful for joining to VT because this membership have teach me to walk the streets of my hometown with open eyes. It is completely new sensation, now I... 

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Neighbouring islands   Dubrovnik

Neighbouring islands, Dubrovnik

 20 Reviews  One of the alternatives in our free day in Dubrovnik was a trip to the Elaphiti Islands. Having visited worderful Islands as Hvar, Korcula or Peljesac we thought that it wouldn't add much to our... 

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Solin   Split

Solin, Split

 12 Reviews  This was the main living center for the Illyrian Delmaeti tribe and in the Greeks used it for trading over many centuries in BC. The Romans continued that trading commerce that covered much of the... 

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Stari Grad   Hvar

Stari Grad, Hvar

 3 Reviews  If you come to Hvar, take a look at Stari Grad for a day...it's only a short bus ride from Hvar. Actually I arrived first on Stari Grad, and then took the bus from Hvar. The name "Stari Grad" simply... 

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The cemetaries   Zagreb

The cemetaries, Zagreb

 17 Reviews  Zagreb's Mirogoj Cemetery is seen as one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Central Europe. I visited the place together with VT member diocletianvs (Niksa). He told me many interesting stories... 

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Beaches   Dubrovnik

Beaches, Dubrovnik

 20 Reviews  You think when you visit Dubrovnik that you are here for the history, culture and architecture. That is correct, but don’t forget that you are also by the beautiful Middle Terranean Sea, a fantastic... 

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Marjan Hill   Split

Marjan Hill, Split

 7 Reviews  The gates were unfortunately closed so I just had the opportunity to take this little glimpse of the cemetary.... Also, worth visiting is Marjan Forest Park, the green oasis the citizens of Split have... 

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Vis Island   Hvar

Vis Island, Hvar

 3 Reviews  Still largely tourist free, the main settlements on the island is Vis town and Komiza which is connected by the asphalt road. Fishing is the main source of income on the island. Vis is the most... 

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Novi Zagreb&surroundings   Zagreb

Novi Zagreb&surroundings, Zagreb

 35 Reviews  This beautiful Greek-Catholic church is situated in Pribic, small town in region of Zumberak near Zagreb. Zumberak is an eco-tourism destination with beautiful nature-park worth of visiting. You just... 

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Old City of Dubrovnik   Dubrovnik

Old City of Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik

 15 Reviews  To be honest I have no idea what are the names of this small chapels situated right next to the Dominican Monastery, in the street which is leading towards the Ploce Gate. Could be even some pious... 

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Poljud (area and stadium)   Split

Poljud (area and stadium), Split

 8 Reviews  Opposite the Poljud football stadium you will find lots of giant blocks of flats that date back to socialist Yugoslavia. There are hardly any shops there and the buildings are pretty depressing. We... 

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Jelsa   Hvar

Jelsa, Hvar

 3 Reviews  During our "safari" trip we visited Grapceva cave, a hidden well preserved cave with interesting history - archaeologists have discovered that this cave was not inhabited, but was used as a place of... 

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Jarun   Zagreb

Jarun, Zagreb

 2 Reviews  Jarun is a large recreational and sports oasis just outside Zagreb's city centre. It is especially popular on weekends when both locals and visitors come here for a walk. The area consists of two... 

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Forts, Palaces & Castles   Dubrovnik

Forts, Palaces & Castles, Dubrovnik

 6 Reviews  The walls around Ston marked the northern edge of th eDubrovnik Republic. Mali Ston nearby has more restaurants and clearly a busier but less picturesqu place. We stopped off on the way to exploring... 

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Kastela   Split

Kastela, Split

 4 Reviews  Kastel Gomilica is practicaly the suburb of Split, along with other six places starting with initial name of Kastel (castle). Sedam Kaštela, the Seven Castles, are located on the north seashore of... 

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Zavala   Hvar

Zavala, Hvar

 2 Reviews  On the southern coast of the island facing the open sea is a small fishing village Zavala. It is located on the local road that goes from Jelsa. If you come from Stari Grad (as we did) in Jelsa you... 

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Otok Brac   Split

Otok Brac, Split

 2 Reviews  BOL - The beaches on Brac have something special, particularly the Zlatni Rat beach -- their gravel promontory shifts from side to side as the wind and waves constantly change their shapes. There are... 

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Milna   Hvar

Milna, Hvar

 2 Reviews  If you go from Hvar town towards the southern side of the island you find Milna, a small and peaceful village situated in a lovely bay with four large pebble beaches surrounded by pine forest, agaves,... 

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Otok Vis & Bisevo   Split

Otok Vis & Bisevo, Split

 3 Reviews  Medvidina cave on the island of Biševo, not far from Komiža, is very interesting geomorphologically. Its entrance on the sea surface is relatively large-sized but these dimensions gradually decrease... 

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Sveta Nedjelja   Hvar

Sveta Nedjelja, Hvar

 1 Review  High above the village of Sveta Nedjelja (Holly Sunday) there is a natural cave, huge and well hidden. It had been inhabited for thousands of years, providing a safe shelter to local people from... 

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Omis / river Cetina   Split

Omis / river Cetina, Split

 1 Review  The canyon of the Cetina River stretches from the mouth near the town of Omis and 10 kilometers upstream. The canyon is one of the most remarkable geomorphological phenomena which was formed by the... 

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Rastoke

by croisbeauty

When traveling by car from Zagreb towards the Adriatic coast or Plitvice Lakes, stop at Slunj, small town situated on the main road.Here you'lll find the waterfalls of Rastoke, an extremely pitoresque spot with plenty of cascades, travertines and waterfalls flowing into the river of Korana. I suggest you to stay overnight or maybe even a few days, it could be immemorable stop and very pleasant surprise. Rastoke is agritourism resort, unique for its beauty, no such a resort excist elswhere in Europe.

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Pribic

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The great majority of the Croats are roman catholics, although there are other religions such as muslim, orthodox, protestants etc. There exist high rate of tolerance between the different religions in Croatia.This is a very beautiful Greek-catholic church in small town of Pribic, which is situated near the town of Zagreb.

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Korana river

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Korana River is one of the four rivers that flow through the town of Karlovac, which is situated near the town of Zagreb. The other three are: Kupa, Mrežnica and Dobra.The water of Korana is very clean, rich of fish and favourable for swiming.When traveling by car towards the Adriatic resorts, make a break at Karlovac you wont regret it.

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Salona - Solin

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In the ancient Roman times it was important and very big town on the Adriatic coast, just a few kilometars from the town of Split. According to its huge proportions, it have had about 60.000 inhabitants at that time. During the past centuries, not much of it was left, however it worth to see the remnants.

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Bacinska Jezera

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BACINSKA JEZERA - Lakes of Bacine - endless beauty in southern Dalmatia, situated just a few kilometres from the town of Ploce.Here you'll find mixed both the salt and the sweet water, idyllic atmosphere, tranquility and perfect spot for those who like fishing.

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Zlatni Rat - at island of Brac

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ZLATNI RAT - at Bol on island Brac - many agree it is the most beautiful beach on the Adriatic, a cape of fine gravel which moves in accordance with the waves, edged by pine forest. Do not miss it when visiting the island of Brac.

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Marija Bistrica

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Marija Bistrica is one of the most important shrine in Croatia. It is located about 30 km north of Zagreb. The pilgrims are visiting this shrine in order to worship the wooden statue of Black Madonna, which miraculously survive the big fire. Besides worshiping the Lady this place is offering good and healthy domestic food in a local restaurants.

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Palagruža - small island deep...

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PALAGRUŽA - small uninhabited island deep into Adriatic, called also "Diamedes island".On the top of the island dominates spectacular lighthouse, which is one of the most beautiful in whole the Adriatic.The island looks like a hill which rises up from the water, therefore the shore is precipitous and unapprochable. Still, you'll find there one of the most attractive beach resort in whole Adriatic.

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Lepoglava

by croisbeauty

The small town of Lepoglava is situated about 80km's north of Zagreb. There isn't much attraction in this place except for the church of Paulist order built in the beginning of the 15th century. The church, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Marry, is protected cultural herirage of national importance. The entire church is preserved in the Gothic style while the subsequent reconstructions belong to early and late Baroque. The church is famous for its 18th century frescoes painted by John the Baptist Ranger.From 1503 until 1537 the first Croatian public secondary school started working in the monastery.

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North Velebit - National park...

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Velebit is a mountain situated in the northern part of the Adriatic coast, known beacause of the very strong wind called "Bura", which, in the winter season, freezes you until the bones.NORTH VELEBIT - National park - the most valuable and the most attractive peak part of Velebit.

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