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Gornji grad - the Upper Town   Zagreb

Gornji grad - the Upper Town, Zagreb

 170 Reviews  The medieval Lotrscak Tower (Kula Lotrscak)was built in the 13th century to protect the city gates. Every day at 12:00 h a cannn is fired from the tower, giving the citizens of Zagreb the chance to... 

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City walls   Dubrovnik

City walls, Dubrovnik

 115 Reviews  The tower Bokar, also known as Zvjezdan, is among the most beautiful part of the city walls. It was built by Firentine master Michelozzo di Bartolomeo while the city walls were reconstructed from 1461... 

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Diocletian's Palace   Split

Diocletian's Palace, Split

 140 Reviews  Carrarina poljana, which occupaing northern part of the former Diocletianus Palace, was never planned to be a square. In fact, the only open space inside the palace planned to be a square was the... 

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Beautiful Beaches and Coastline   Hvar

Beautiful Beaches and Coastline, Hvar

 18 Reviews  Having no real beaches (at least at our sight), and with inviting waters, the artificial building of diving spots is the solution. Hvar seems to have good solutions, inviting lots of swimmers and... 

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The Big Waterfall (Veliki slap) & Sastavci   Plitvicka Jezera National Park

The Big Waterfall (Veliki slap) & Sastavci, Plitvicka Jezera National Park

 27 Reviews  This is closer look of so-called Sastavci, a fan of waterfalls that from the Novakovica brod lake tumble over the travertine barriers. It is the beginning of the incised canyon of the River Korana, a... 

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Beach   Makarska

Beach, Makarska

 6 Reviews  In a so long and beautiful coast, beaches are a rarity. But in Makarska coast we have one of the biggest concentration of them, turning the area in a privileged bathing coast. Sorry, something more... 

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Krk – Town   Otok Krk

Krk – Town, Otok Krk

 30 Reviews  There is a very nice harbor loaded with boats, many of which go out to fish daily. There also is a riva along the water edge, and the strolling is very nice--Do not eat in the restaurants there... 

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Gradski trgovi - the City Squares   Zagreb

Gradski trgovi - the City Squares, Zagreb

 109 Reviews  The wide Austro-Hungarian styled Jelacic Square (Trg Bana Jelacica) is the busy heart of Zagreb. It is completely pedestrianised, although many tram lines cross the square. In the middle of the... 

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Old City   Dubrovnik

Old City, Dubrovnik

 104 Reviews  Beautiful city and great walks around the wall for great views but it's a hit and miss as to whether you might be free to walk around freely or you if you're caught up in the zoo of herded tourists.... 

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Old Town   Split

Old Town, Split

 62 Reviews  Actually it is called Trg Brace Radic but if you ask to the locals where it is your question could be unanswered. For the locals it is simply known as Vocni Trg and nobody call it otherwise then that.... 

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Day Trip to Blue Grotto and Vis Island   Hvar

Day Trip to Blue Grotto and Vis Island, Hvar

 4 Reviews  Several companies offer these tours. Many of them have stands on the beach promenade in Hvar, check the prices and what is included before you book. We chose a whole day trip including a stop in... 

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Lower lakes (Donja jezera)   Plitvicka Jezera National Park

Lower lakes (Donja jezera), Plitvicka Jezera National Park

 25 Reviews  The big natural barriere in bewtween lakes of Milanovac and Kozjak, where ends the Lower Lakes area. The water in the Lake of Milanovac is deeper then in the Lake of Gavanovac and it has a beautiful... 

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Seashell Museum   Makarska

Seashell Museum, Makarska

 2 Reviews  Strolling along the streets of Makarska, you will come across a number of churches and other architectural and cultural sights among which is the popular Museum of Shells, situated in Franciscan... 

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Baska   Otok Krk

Baska, Otok Krk

 13 Reviews  I can only briefly remember my first stay in Baška when I was 6 or 7 and when it was still acceptable and probably safe to go sunbathing and swimming at noon! They teach us that if you do that today... 

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Parkovi - the Parks   Zagreb

Parkovi - the Parks, Zagreb

 48 Reviews  This is the biggest and the most beautiful park of South East Europe, it was laid out in 1784 and is graced by an old oak forest, sunny open space and romantic lakes. Besides, there is a huge Zoo park... 

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Beaches   Dubrovnik

Beaches, Dubrovnik

 29 Reviews  My best swim in Croatia was at Plat. A pebble beach, but safe to enter, without any remarkable rock and wide enough to swim in any direction without disturbing the other bathers. It's some... 

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Cathedral & Bell Tower   Split

Cathedral & Bell Tower, Split

 35 Reviews  The Cathedral of St. Domnius is one of the emblems of the town of Split. The locals are very pround on it, in particularly on its bell-tower which is the tallest building of the town. When is Split,... 

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The Fortress (Citadel)   Hvar

The Fortress (Citadel), Hvar

 10 Reviews  The fortress perched on a hill above the old town was built at the beginning of the 16th century (in the time of Venice). In 1579 it was restored after explosion of powder-chamber. Its final... 

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Jezero (lake) Kozjak   Plitvicka Jezera National Park

Jezero (lake) Kozjak, Plitvicka Jezera National Park

 16 Reviews  The colour of Kozjal Lake looks just amazing, the picture was taken at the beginning of the lake at the position where ends the wooden path in between Milanovac and Kozjak. I did this picture with the... 

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Makarska Port and Esplanade   Makarska

Makarska Port and Esplanade, Makarska

 2 Reviews  This is the ideal place to relax , a very long esplanade with shady palms, seats and warm weather, all the ingredients to enjoy a few hours watching the world go by. There is always some activity on... 

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Activities - What To Do   Otok Krk

Activities - What To Do, Otok Krk

 8 Reviews  If you've ever visited Island of Krk, you have most likely tasted the wine called 'Vrbnička Žlahtina'. This excellent white wine ('Žlahtina' means 'noble') is one of the best wines in Croatia.... 

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The Cathedral   Zagreb

The Cathedral, Zagreb

 50 Reviews  Zagreb's main landmark is the Cathedral of the Assumption. The original church was badly damaged by sieges of the Tartars and by an earthquake. The two impressive bell towers (104 and105 m) were... 

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The Stradun   Dubrovnik

The Stradun, Dubrovnik

 38 Reviews  Placa (Stradun) is the real heart of Dubrovnik, it is the main open urban area and gathrering place for its citizens and visitors. It is the main business street but also the most favoured promenade.... 

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Riva & Harbour   Split

Riva & Harbour, Split

 24 Reviews  Riva is Split's waterfront where cafes and restaurants line up and is a perfect place to people watch and look out to the main bay and harbour. The harbour area and the old town including the... 

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Venetian Streets, Houses, and Architecture   Hvar

Venetian Streets, Houses, and Architecture, Hvar

 11 Reviews  Embracing the small port, the town seems to have not suffered the convulsions noticed in most of Croatian places. The dominating architecture is clearly venetian style, and history is not mixed and... 

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Sailing

by SailingSplit

When you are in Croatia....Go Sailing!!I think it's the best way to get around, bu be carefull - it's addictive:)You can charter a boat with or without skipper, but my advice - even if you do sail yourself - is to book a skipper. The Skippers in Croatia are very proffessional and really good to show the best places wether you want to party, experience the amazing nature, learn to sail gourmet eating etc. Croatia is absolutely amazing - I was there by coensidence the first time - and go back now to sail every year in September.I think It's perfect to go there "out of season", ex. May or September - the weather is usually pretty warm..So if you havent been in Croatia - go!

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Dubrovnik

by solopes

The most beautiful town in Europe, they say. Dubrovnik. One of the most beautiful towns in Europe, I say. Either as a mandatory stop in a circuit, or as final destination, this is one the European cities that no one should miss. You're invited to my Dubrovnik page.

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Limski zaljev

by croisbeauty

The protected area of Limski zaljev - the pitoresque deep sea bay at the west coast of Istria (near town of Rovinj), because of its narrowness and steep rocks, resembles the Norwegain fjords.At the end of the bay, there are a cuople of good restaurant offering shells and seafood from the Fjord.

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Pag.

by cachaseiro

The island Pag is located on the dalmatian coast and is a long island that is quite barren.It´s a very intereesting island though with lot´s of local production of various things such as cheese and handicrafts and there are also some nice rocky beaches and during the summer the island has decent nightlife too.It´s also known as the island of bicycles and you have many bicycle trails there.

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Omis

by MichaelFalk1969

I visited Omis - ca 45 min. bus-ride from Split - in off-season and bad weather, so I didn`t get the very best impression of Omis. The city has a spectacular setting at the entrance of the Cetina river canyon (but also some rather ugly buildings driving into the city). The Oldtown is nice but very small; the view on the Oldtown from the castle overlooking Omis is worth the hike. I can`t vouch for the high season activities, but Omis is a rafting center and a gateway to the Krka National Park.

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Trogir

by MichaelFalk1969

Trogir is a Dalmatian coastal town with a well-preserved Romanic oldtown inside the historic city walls, and a pretty marina. The main attraction is the cathedral of St. Laurentius - though the church is undergoing renovation (March 2011), it is worth a visit simply because of the detailed portal sculptures (among them mythical creatures like mermaids and griffins). Trogir is easily reached by a ca. 1/2 hour bus-ride from Split.

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Sibenik

by MichaelFalk1969

Sibenik has a wonderful old-town with a maze of cobblestone alleys; the main attraction is the Cathedral of Sveti Jakova, a world heritage monument. One of its most interesting exterior features is a series of head sculptures. I recommend to walk up the derelict fortress (sign-posted) - from there, you have an excellent view on Sibenik and the Adriatic Sea.

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Dubrovnik - u/c

by MichaelFalk1969

Though I have never seen more tourists per square mile than in Dubrovnik, this city is among my favourites world-wide. Dubrovnik has a very interesting history, flourishing as an independent sea republic (under the name Ragusa) with a large commercial fleet for centuries until the French dissolved the Republic in 1806. Ragusa/Dubrovnik was the first European nation to abolish slavery and to recognize the independence of the United States of America. Despite the damages of the Civil War in Post-Yugoslavia, the historic architecture of Dubrovnik has been preserved. It can be best appreciated by a walk around the city walls (ticket office near the Franziscan Monastery). The historic fortifications surround the whole city - it takes a hike of over an hour to do the walk. Another great panoramic viewing point can be reached by the funicular. Also worthwhile seeing: - the Cathedral- the Church...

Split

by MichaelFalk1969

Split is the second-largest city in Croatia. Originally, it was the site of the very extensive Roman Palace of Emperor Diocletian (now a world heritage monument). Split was established after the Avar barbarians sacked the neighbour city of Salona in the 5th century. Refugees streamed into the palace, built new homes and businesses there, thus converting the palace into a real city. Many features of the historic palace are still visible, as the cellars, the Peristyl, and the city walls and gates. The city center is marked by the bell tower of Cathedral Sveti Duje. A less-known attraction is the Ivan Mestrovic museum, home of the work of the most famous Croatian sculptor. The ticket for the museum is also valid for a seaside villa of Mestrovic (in walking distance from the museum), where the artists decorated a chapel with woodworks depicting Bible scenes.

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The wonders of peace

by solopes

The signs of war are still present in Croatia, even in Dubrovnik, but this precious city is important enough to justify the rush in cleaning and reconstructing. The historic buildings are back to their beauty, and only the new tiles in the roofs remember that, a few years ago, the beast of war almost smashed everything. The colourful roofs are a hymn to peace.

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