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Marija Bistrica Church
Marija Bistrica Church contains a wooden Gothic statue of the Black Madonna created in the 15th century. The statue’s alleged miraculous power dates back to the 16th-century Turkish invasions, when it was saved from destruction. It was further proven when a disastrous 1880 fire des
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Church of St Anthony the Hermit
Built in baroque style in 1774, this pretty-in-pink church is elaborately decked out with marble altars, a rich collection of Italian paintings (including on the ceiling), a pipe organ and relics of St Gregory. It’s only open for Sunday Mass but you can catch a glimpse of the inter
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Arsenal
On the southern side of St Stephen’s Square, the Arsenal was built in 1611 to replace a building destroyed by the Ottomans. Mentioned in Venetian documents as ‘the most beautiful and the most useful building in the whole of Dalmatia’, the Arsenal once served as a repair and refitti
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Holy Cross Church
This 13th-century church takes its present name from a crucifix upon which, in 1556, the image of Christ was said to have wept due to the immoral conduct of the people of Rab. Sadly, the miraculous cross was lost in the early 20th century. Today the church is the venue for summer c
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Marin Držićs House
Educational but not terribly interesting (unless youre a fan of 16th-century Croatian theatre), this small museum occupies the house of Marin Držić (c 1508–1567), Dubrovniks famous priest-playwright. The museum houses manuscripts and editions of his plays, and one room has been set
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Dominican Monastery
This old Dominican monastery was founded in 1482, damaged by the Turks in 1571 and later fortified with a tower. In addition to the library and archaeological findings in the monastery museum, there is a 19th-century church with The Interment of Christ, attributed to Tintoretto, an
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Tvrdalj
Tvrdalj is Petar Hektorović’s 16th-century fortified castle. The leafy fish pond reflects the poet’s love for fish and fishers. His poem Fishing and Fishermen’s Chat (1555) paints an enticing portrait of his favourite pastime. The castle also contains quotes from the poet’s work in
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Jesuit Church of St Catherine
This fine baroque church was built between 1620 and 1632. Although battered by fire and earthquake, the facade still gleams and the interior contains a fine altar dating from 1762; the interior stucco work dates from 1720. Look for the 18th-century medallions depicting the life of
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World of Insects
This fascinating entomological collection, housed in the classicist Hercer Palace, comprises nearly 4500 exhibits of the bug world, including 1000 different insect species. The examples of insect nests, habitats and reproductive habits are informative and well displayed, with inter
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Art Pavilion
The yellow Art Pavilion presents changing exhibitions of contemporary art. Constructed in 1897 in stunning art-nouveau style, the pavilion is the only space in Zagreb that was specifically designed to host large exhibitions. In some years, the gallery shuts its doors from mid-July
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Museum of Slavonia
Houses a huge collection of treasures and artefacts relating to Slavonian history, including Bronze Age implements, Roman artefacts from the colony of Mursa, beautiful textiles, weavings, jewellery and fine furniture. Exhibits rotate every few months. From June to September the mus
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Ergela
Ðakovo is famous for its Lipizzaner horses, a noble purebred with a lineage that can be traced back to the 16th century. Theyre bred on a farm outside town and trained here at Ergela, a short walk from the cathedral. Around 30 horses undergo daily training for their eventual work a
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City Tower
One of the few buildings to have survived the 1750 earthquake, the distinctive yellow City Tower was originally a gate from the waterfront to the old town centre. The Habsburgs added the baroque decorations after the disaster, including the portal with coats of arms and busts of em
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Gallery of Old & Modern Masters
The rococo-style Sermage Palace that houses the gallery was built in 1759. Note the carved medallions on the facade and pay a quick visit to the museum, which displays portraits and landscapes from Croatian, Italian, Dutch, German and Flemish schools. The permanent exhibition occas
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Trg Marafor
The Roman Forum, where public gatherings took place, once stood on the site of the present-day Trg Marafor. The original pavement has been preserved along the northern row of houses on the square. West of this rectangular square, inside a small park, are the ruins of the 2nd-centur
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St Michaels Fortress
Clamber up to this large medieval fort for magnificent views over Šibenik, the Krk River and the Adriatic islands from its battlements (theyre particularly impressive at sunset). Parts of it date to the 13th century but the surviving shell has been shored up with a polished concret
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St Marks Abbey Treasury
The 14th-century Abbey Palace houses a collection of icons and Dalmatian art, with an excellent selection of 15th- and 16th-century paintings. The most outstanding work is the polyptych of The Virgin by Blaž Trogiranin. There are also liturgical items, jewellery, furniture and anci
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Croatian Museum of Naïve Art
If you like Croatia’s naive art – a form that was highly fashionable locally and worldwide during the 1960s and 1970s and has declined somewhat since – this small museum will be a feast. It houses around 1900 paintings, drawings and some sculptures by the discipline’s most importan
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Biokovo National Park
The limestone Biokovo massif, which is administered and protected by Biokovo National Park, offers wonderful hiking opportunities. If you’re hiking independently, you have to enter the park at the beginning of ‘Biokovo Rd’ – basically the only road that runs up the mountain and imp
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Astronomical Centre
High on a hill in the east of the city, Croatia’s first astronomical centre is a striking modern complex encompassing an observatory, planetarium and study centre. Check the website for details of evening presentations, some of which are held in English, Italian, French, German, Ru
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