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Lotrscak Tower
Lotrscak Tower Marking midday with a single shot from the famous Grič cannon since the late 19th century, Lotrščak Tower is one of the oldest buildings in Zagreb’s historic Gornji Grad (Upper Town). It was built into the defense walls of the original 13th-century settlement of Gradec and closed ev
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Klis Fortress
Klis Fortress Klis Fortress is a small medieval stronghold near Split, Croatia. The fortress dates back to the 7thcentury. Though it started as a small stronghold, it developed into a royal castle and eventually a large fortress during the Ottoman wars. Throughout history, it has been the seat of
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Jelacic Square
Jelacic Square The living heart around which Zagreb beats, Jelačić Square was built in the mid-19th century when Croatia was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and it marks the boundary between Gornji Grad and Kapitol (both in the Upper Town) and Donji Grad (Lower Town). The huge, paved piazza i
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Jarun Lake
Jarun Lake Affectionately nicknamed the ‘Zagreb Sea’ by landlocked city dwellers, the pebbled beaches of Jarun Lake offer a scenic alternative to Croatia’s coastal resorts for those visiting the capital. A local hotspot during the summer and a popular recreational area year-round, the 2km long man
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Hvar Fortress
Hvar Fortress Skirted by a fringe of trees, the 16th-century Hvar Fortress rises above its namesake seaside village. Not long after the castle’s 16th-century completion, it dutifully protected Hvar citizens from attacks by the Turks, and then shortly thereafter was all but destroyed due to fires f
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Hvar Cathedral (Cathedral of St Stephen)
Hvar Cathedral (Cathedral of St Stephen) There’s no better place to take in the essence of Hvar than in its main plaza while admiring the Cathedral of St Stephen. Set upon a backdrop of green hillside, the church you see today was built between the 16th and 17th centuries, with elements of an even
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Gregory of Nin (Grgur Ninski)
Gregory of Nin (Grgur Ninski) Outside of Diocletians Palace walls near the Golden Gate is the towering landmark of the Bishop Grgur, sculpted by the famous Ivan Mestrovic. Bishop Grgur, or the Gregory of Nin, was a 9th-century bishop who fought to use the old Croatian language in liturgical servic
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Elaphite Islands
Elaphite Islands Travelers looking to explore untouched Croatia while getting a true taste of the Adriatic Sea will find all they’re looking for at Elaphite Islands. This cluster of coastal escapes stretches from Dubrovnik to Peljesac and boasts thick foliage and unspoiled natural wonders that hav
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Dubrovnik Cathedral Treasury
Dubrovnik Cathedral Treasury Dubrovnik’s cathedral was originally built in the 12th century in Romanesque style and – according to legend – at the behest of King Richard the Lionheart of England after he was shipwrecked on the island of Lokrum along the Adriatic coast. This building was destroyed
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Croatian National Theatre (HNK)
Croatian National Theatre (HNK) The imposing, daffodil-yellow Neo-Baroque edifice of HNK Zagreb dominates Trg maršala Tita, the northeastern link in the network of parks around Zagreb’s Donji Grad (Lower Town), which forms the city’s cultural district. The theater was designed by Austrian architec
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Church of St Donatus
Church of St Donatus Zadar’s Church of St Donatus is a sight to behold, its towering circular walls rising out of a plaza scattered with Roman ruins. Commissioned by Donatus of Zadar (the church’s namesake come the 13th century), the Pre-Romanesque building dates back to the 9th century, and now s
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Church of St Blaise
Church of St Blaise With its grand Baroque façade standing proud over Luza Square, the Church of St Blaise is one of the most beautiful buildings of Dubrovnik’s Old Town. Originally built in the 14th century, the church was badly damaged in the 1667 earthquake and much of the present structure dat
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Cetina Canyon
Cetina Canyon In a country full of scenic landscapes, epic countryside and incredible coastal views, Cetina Canyon still manages to stand out. Travelers who venture to this destination where placid turquois waters meet sheer rock cliffs will find stunning natural beauty and a true state of ultimat
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Archaeological Museum (Arheoloski Muzej)
Archaeological Museum (Arheoloski Muzej) A 10-minute walk north of Splits historic downtown is Croatias oldest museum, which was founded in 1820. The incentive for the establishment of the museum was provided by the visit of Emperor Francis I to Dalmatia in 1818, which also included visits to Spl
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Split Cruise Port
Split Cruise Port Split is the largest city on the Dalmatian coast and Croatias second biggest city. It is famous for the well-preserved Diocletian Palace, a Roman Emperors retirement palace dating from the 4th century AD which still forms the city center. Split also has wonderful beaches and an e
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Kornati National Park
Kornati National Park Comprised of 140 islands covering 18 kilometers of coastline in the Adriatic Sea, Kornati National Park is a beautiful Mediterranean archipelago with unique geographic features. The uninhabited islands are characterized by the deep blue hues of the surrounding seas and rich m
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Stradun
Stradun The Stradun - also known locally as Placa - is the main street in Dubrovnik’s Old Town, running west from Pile Gate to Ploce Gate and the harbor in the east. The citys biggest and most iconic street, the Stradun is also the town’s busiest. There’s a constant shuffle of feet along its limes
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Mljet Island
Mljet Island The southernmost of Croatia’s principal islands, Mljet is best known for its eponymous National Park, which occupies its western cape, and is connected by ferry to mainland Dubrovnik and the nearby Peljesac Peninsula. Dominated by the saltwater lakes of Veliko and Malo Jezero, Mljet N
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Onofrios Fountain
Onofrios Fountain Just through the main Pile Gate into Dubrovnik’s Old Town, Onofrio’s Fountain stands to the right of Stradun, the main thoroughfare through the cobbled streets. The fountain was constructed between 1438–40 and it is the ingenious end point of an aqueduct that traveled 12 km (7.5
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Cathedral of St Dominus (Cathedral of St Duje)
Cathedral of St Dominus (Cathedral of St Duje) This Cathedral has two lives: its first life was as the Cathedral of St. Dominus, the mausoleum dedicated to Diocletian. Diocletian was known for his brutal persecution of Christians after a campaign to get rid of Christianity. Ironically, what Diocle
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