CROATIA

Zagreb (CAPITAL)

Zagreb, capital and chief city of Croatia. It is situated on the slopes of Medvednica Hill (Zagrebačka Gora) to the north and the floodplain of the Sava River to the south. The city has many open squares and parks. As the cultural centre of Croatia, Zagreb is the seat of the Academy of Sciences and Arts and of the University of Zagreb (1669). Several art galleries have both old and modern collections, and there are various museums and academies of art, theatre, and music.

Walls of Dubrovnik

Address: Placa Ulica 32, Dubrovnik 20000 Croatia

The walls are the main reason why Dubrovnik is well known as the Pearl of the Adriatic.  The City of Dubrovnik is completely surrounded by defensive walls and forts, including the Old Port.  The walls run uninterrupted for 1940 meters (6365 feet) in length, encircling most of the City, and reach a maximum height of about 25 meters (83 feet). Like Rome is well known by the Rome Colosseum, Walls of Dubrovnik are pretty much the same for Dubrovnik.   They were built through history in times when there was a danger of foreign attacks over the City and the Dubrovnik Republic.

Dubrovnik Old Town

The heart of the idyllic coastal town of Dubrovnik is its old town, surrounded by 2 km long walls. It is depicted on the reverse of the Croatian 50 kuna banknote and it has been restored remarkably well for the damages caused in Yugoslav Wars in 90’s. This medieval and Baroque ensemble is visible from surrounding walls, depicted as a filming site of Game of Thrones, which are guided for a reasonable fee for pedestrians from the Gate of Pile. For relaxation while exploring the area’s narrow alleys nothing else is preferable than the Placa Promenade bordering many cafés, restaurants and shops.

Mljet Island

Mljet is one of the most seductive islands of the Adriatic archipelago of Croatia. Consisting area of 98.01 km2 and 13 settlements it offers many kinds of activities from exploring the idyllic village churches to sun-bathing and swimming in the beaches of Saplunara or Veliko and Malo Jezero salt lakes. Northern part of the island consists of the Mljet National Park, where those salt lakes lie along the Melita Benedictine monastery on the island of Veliko. The island has regular ferry connections with the Croatian mainland from Dubrovnik and Peljesac Peninsula

Plitvice Lakes National Park (UNESCO 1979)

This beautiful national park is one of the oldest national parks in Balkan and it is situated in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia. Most breathtaking part of Plitvica consists of 16 lakes, which along the 8 kilometres long stream forms multiple waterfalls, among them the 78 meters high Veliki slap, the highest cataract of Croatia. As a remarkably stunning complex of nature, it was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1979.  The park is open daily all year round.

Gornji Grad

Gornji Grad – Medveščak is one of the most idyllic districts of Croatia’s capital, Zagreb. It spreads over 10.12 km2 . One remarkably beautiful sight for a pedestrian is the Mirogoj Cemetery, where Catholic, Protestant, Muslim and Jewish graves can be found.

The Croatian Parliament and the cathedral of Zagreb are located here and also the popular pedestrian Tkalčićeva Street full of cozy cafés. The Kaptol Centar mall in the Kaptol neighbourhood is a suitable place to get cheap souvenirs.

The Makarska Riviera

This 60 kilometres long beach between the towns of Brela and Gradac on the Adriatic coast is situated near the Biokovo mountain range. Its center is the city of Makarska,  noted for its palm tree promenade full of cafés and boutiques. Other towns include Podgora with five hotels with Brela, Baška Voda and Bratuš. Biokovo Nature Park nearby is a suitable place for a hiking outdoorsy person.