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St Marks Church
St Marks Church The Catholic parish church of Zagreb’s Gornji Grad (Upper Town) is one of the most distinctive buildings in the city, thanks to its brightly patterned tiled roof. Built in the 13th century, there is now little left of the church’s original construction save for a couple of windows
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Peljesac Peninsula
Peljesac Peninsula Characterized by its sunny climate and fertile landscape, Croatia’s Peljesac peninsula is one of its largest, renowned for its Plavic Mali grapes and wine production. Jutting out into the Peljesac channel and rubbing shoulders with Korcula Island, the scenic peninsula benefits f
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Fort Lovrijenac
Fort Lovrijenac Perched on a 37-meter cliff top jutting out into the Adriatic Sea, it’s easy to see how the dramatic Fort Lovrijenac earned itself the nicknamed of ‘Dubrovnik’s Gibraltar’. The mighty stone fortress is one of Dubrovnik’s most recognizable landmarks, looming over the western gate to
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Budikovac Island
Budikovac Island Croatia is gaining a reputation or its stunning coastlines and idyllic beaches. And while the tiny island of Budikovac is still relatively untouched, it is without a doubt, the perfect escape from the energy of the mainland. Travelers who find their way to the picturesque pebble b
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Trogir
Trogir Trogir is a great day trip from Split, connected by a bridge on the other side of Split’s airport (approximately an hour by water taxi or bus). It is tied to the outlying island Ciovo by a second bridge. The Greeks who found this trading settlement originally named this ancient town Traguri
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Cetina River
Cetina River The Cetina River flows through 63 miles (101 km) of southern Croatia and drops down 1,260 feet (385 m) as it rushes down into the Adriatic Sea near Split. Over the centuries rapids have formed on the upper half of the river, and it is today fast-becoming a popular white-water rafting
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Mestrovic Gallery
Mestrovic Gallery A short cab ride from downtown Split, the Mestrovic Gallery is an art museum dedicated to the life and work of 20th-century sculptor, Ivan Meštrović, who has been compared to Rodin. Formerly Mestrovic’s house and atelier, the holdings now contain 192 sculptures, 583 drawings, 4
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Marjan
Marjan A short walking distance from Diocletians Palace, this hilly peninsula is a recreational park for both locals and visitors. A protected nature reserve since 1964, the park is dotted with pine trees and Mediterranean shrubs. Some of Splits best beaches are at the foot of Marjan hill and are
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Trsteno Arboretum
Trsteno Arboretum As the oldest arboretum in this part of the world, the Trsteno Arboretum rightfully is one of Dubrovnik’s top tourist attractions. It was built by the wealthy and powerful Gozze family in the late 15th century to house the plants and seeds they brought back from their travels – w
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Stone Gate (Kamenita Vrata)
Stone Gate (Kamenita Vrata) The dramatic Stone Gate (Kamenita Vrata) marks the eastern entrance to Zagreb’s medieval Gornji Grad (Upper Town) and is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, providing a useful navigation point for visitors passing between the Upper and Lower towns. The stone-carved
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Sibenik
Sibenik Sitting on Croatia’s Adriatic coast between Split and Zadar, the still-sleepy old town of Sibenik is huddled along a glorious coastline of island archipelagos, bays, coves and sandy beaches. As with so many Croatian towns, it is surrounded by imposing stone fortresses built in the Middle A
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Solta Island
Solta Island A popular weekend refuge from Split on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, Šolta is a heavily wooded island paradise just 19 km (12 miles) in length and five km (three miles) wide, with a scattering of charming rural villages and unspoiled pebbly beaches interspersed with rocky coves. Hilly, c
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Diocletians Palace
Diocletians Palace This palace right in the heart of Split, was used by Roman Emperor Diocletian and is one of the best preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world. In 1979, it was declared -- with the historic city of Split -- a UNESCO World Heritage site. The ruins of the Palace can a
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Rectors Palace
Rectors Palace The elegant Rector’s Palace was built on the site of an old fort near the harbor in Dubrovnik’s Old City. The Rector was the town’s puppet ruler, set up to project an image of order and importance to the outside world. Elected for only one month, the Rector was not allowed to leave
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Dubrovniks Ancient City Walls
Dubrovniks Ancient City Walls Dubrovnik’s Old Town is completely surrounded by enormous stone walls that date back to the 10th century. Up to 6m (19ft) thick and 2.5m (8ft) high in places, Dubrovniks Ancient City Walls were built to protect the city and deter would-be invaders. You can walk along
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Bokar Tower
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North Gate
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Northern Tower
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Krka National Park
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Chain Gate
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