Zrmanja
Zrmanja Lying inland from Zadar in northern Croatia, the River Zrmanja rises in the Dinaric Alps and runs for 44 miles (70 km); the bulk of its course lies within the Velebit Nature Park before it empties in the Novigrad Sea after passing the cute, pastel-colored town of the same name built along
Zrinjevac Park
Zrinjevac Park The northeastern and oldest link in the network of parks around Zagreb’s Donji Grad (Lower Town), which forms the city’s cultural district, Zrinjevac Park is an area of landscaped gardens forming a quiet respite from the city noise. With walkways shaded by rare plane trees, bright p
Zlatni Rat Beach
Zlatni Rat Beach Looking down from above, Zlatni Rat Beach is a magnificent sight – an arrow-shaped sliver of white pebble beach and emerald-green pine groves stretching out into the azure-blue ocean. The narrow, sandy promontory has long been the go-to postcard image for Brac Island and it’s easi
Varazdin
Varazdin As the one-time capital of 18th-century Croatia, Varaždin boasts a strategic location on the Drava River, close by the Slovenian and Hungarian borders. A popular day trip destination from Zagreb, the lively Baroque town is a charming example of a traditional Croatian settlement, renowned
Trakoscan Castle
Trakoscan Castle Set against a backdrop of hillside vineyards and lush woodlands in Zagorje, just an hour north of Zagreb, Trakošćan Castle is Croatias best preserved and most-visited medieval castle, making it a popular day trip from the capital. The grand Gothic fortress dates back to the 13th c
The Forum
The Forum Walking around Zadar’s old town, you might be surprised to suddenly find yourself amidst the city’s most historic sight, the Roman forum. Constructed between the 1st century BC and the 3rd century AD, the forum is the largest in Croatia. Today it still features remnants of an infamous “s
Telascica Nature Park
Telascica Nature Park The great outdoors never looked as good as they do in Telascica Nature Park. Located along the southeastern coast of Dugi Otok island, Telascica captivates Croatia visitors with its limestone landscape blanketed by an array of pine, olive and fig trees. But it’s definitely th
Samobor
Samobor With its narrow cobblestone streets and pastel-painted buildings, overlooked by the ruins of the 13th century Stari Grad fortress, Samobor is one of Croatia’s most picturesque medieval towns and famous for its riotous annual carnival celebrations.Located 25km west of Zagreb, Samobor makes
Salona
Salona Salona is an ancient town just outside of Split, Croatia. Originally set up by the Greeks and later conquered by the Romans, it was once the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia. It was Diocletians hometown before he retired to his newer palace in Split. The town was mostly destroyed b
Riva Promenade
Riva Promenade Travelers who are looking for the perfect way to spend an afternoon soaking up the beauty of Croatia’s idyllic coastline will find exactly what they’re after on the Riva Promenade. This incredible stretch of walkway runs the entire length of the old town and offers up incredible vie
Republic Square (Prokurative)
Republic Square (Prokurative) Since the late 19th century, the bustling Republic Square (known by locals as Prokurative) has been serving as a gather place, people-watching spot, and town center for residents of Split. Its unique architecture-constructed as a nod to buildings in Venice-proves a re
Pakleni Islands
Pakleni Islands Lying just minutes offshore from fashionable Hvar Island along Croatia’s spectacularly indented Dalmatian coastline, the Pakleni archipelago (Pakleni Otoci in Croatian) forms 17 sand-fringed low-lying speckles lapped by crystal-clear seas and backed by stunted pine forests. While t
Orlandos Column
Orlandos Column Standing on Luza Square among some of Dubrovnik’s most impressive architecture, including St Blaise Church and the lovely Sponza Palace with its appealing mixture of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, Orlando’s Column was erected in 1418 at what remains the political and social h
Museum of Naive Art (Hrvatski Muzej Naivne Umjetnosti)
Museum of Naive Art (Hrvatski Muzej Naivne Umjetnosti) Largely regarded as the first museum of its kind in the world, the Croatian Museum of Naïve Art (Hrvatski Muzej Naivne Umjetnosti) is one of Zagreb’s most unique attractions, located in the historic Upper Town district. Chronicling the Naïve A
Mount Medvednica
Mount Medvednica Rising to heights of over 1,000 meters and surrounded by forested foothills, Mount Medvednica (‘Bear Mountain’), looms over the city of Zagreb and makes an easy escape from the capital. Sljeme is the highest point at 1,033 meters and while hiking the scenic route to the summit is
Morske Orgulje (Sea Organ)
Morske Orgulje (Sea Organ) On your visit to the coastal Croatian city of Zadar, follow the sound of music to find your way to what is arguably the city’s most popular sight. And it’s not just any music, but rather ocean-made melodies produced by a sea organ, or morske orgulje. The massive undergro
Mirogoj Cemetery
Mirogoj Cemetery It might seem surprising that a cemetery features on Zagreb’s list of top tourist attractions, but the exquisite Mirogoj Cemetery is no ordinary graveyard. Laid out in 1876 by acclaimed German architect Hermann Bollé, the 7-acre plot is renowned as one of Europe’s most beautiful c
Medvedgrad Castle
Medvedgrad Castle Sitting on the southern flanks of Mount Medvednica and looking over the suburbs of Zagreb, Medvedgrad Castle is one of Croatia’s most important medieval fortresses. It was constructed in the mid-13th century to protect the growing city from invasion by the Tatars, who were warlik
Malo Grablje
Malo Grablje In the 1950s, the last remaining residents of Malo Grablje left their village behind for better opportunities on the coast. Today, the Hvar village stands abandoned, tucked in a valley surrounded by terraced fields and steep hills. Nature has been reclaiming the village for decades —
Maksimir Park (Maksimirirski Perivoj)
Maksimir Park (Maksimirirski Perivoj) Laid out back in 1794, Maksimir Park (Maksimirirski perivoj) was the first of Zagreb’s many parks and remains the largest, covering a vast 316-hectare plot northeast of the Upper Town. Connected to the center by tram, the idyllic park is a popular retreat for
