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The island of Krk is, next to the island of Cres, the largest island in the Adriatic Sea and the largest island in Croatia. It is the most northern island in the Mediterranean, apart from the islets on the coast of Istria and Italy. The island of Krk is 38 km long and 21 km wide. Since 1980, it has been connected to the land part with the famous Krk Bridge. The island of Krk is connected to the neighboring islands of Rab and Cres by ferry. The island is home to the Reka International Airport. The largest city on the island is the eponymous Krk, which is also the administrative, cultural, political and...
Krka National Park is located in Sibenik - Knin County and covers an area of 109 km2 of the most beautiful course of the Krka River and the lower course of the Cikola River. The area was declared a national park in 1985, although some parts of the Krka river were already protected in 1948. The Krka River is about 72.5 km long, making it the 22nd longest river in Croatia. It originates at the foot of Mount Dinare, 3.5 kilometers northeast of Knin. With seven waterfalls and a total drop of 224 meters, Krka represents a natural and karst phenomenon. The greatest attraction of the national park are the be...
Opatija is the largest town on the eastern coast of Istria. It is the most famous and elegant tourist destination on the Croatian Adriatic coast. As an ideal tourist place for all seasons, Opatija is also the center of congress tourism. The past of Opatija is not long, despite the fact that its name is mentioned in 1453 as a Benedictine abbey on the remains of Roman buildings. The current settlement was named after the abbey of St. Jacob, which has existed in its present form since 1506. The oldest building in Opatija is the Villa Angiolina from 1844, surrounded by a beautifully landscaped park with su...
Pula is a beautiful seaside town in Croatia, located in the south of the Istrian peninsula. The city is characterized by a long tradition of fishing, winemaking, shipbuilding, transit ports and tourism. It has been the administrative center of Istria since Roman times. It is the largest town in Istria County, known for its calm sea, beautiful nature and mild climate. Pula Arena is the most famous and important monument in Pula. The mighty amphitheater was the scene of famous gladiatorial fights. The arena was built in the 1st century during the reign of Emperor Vespasian. It was built at the same time...
The Plitvice Lakes are a beautiful national park located in the central part of Croatia. It belongs to Licka - Senj county, the capital of which is Korenica. Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest national park in Southeastern Europe and the largest park in Croatia. The national park was established in 1949 and is located in the mountainous region of central Croatia, on the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. An important road connection passing through the park area connects the Croatian mainland with the coastal Adriatic region. In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park became part of the UNESCO Wor...
Trakoscan Castle represents the unique cultural and historical heritage of Croatia. The castle complex consists of a manor house, castle buildings in front of the manor house and a park and forest area with a lake. Trakoscan was built at the end of the 13th century as a small fortress. It was first mentioned in written sources in 1334. At the end of the 14th century, its owners were the Counts of Celje, and after their extinction, the manor changed many owners. In 1566, ownership was taken over by the state. King Maximilian handed over the estate to Juraj Draskovic (1525 – 1587) for his merits. In 158...
Dubrovnik is a historic and port city located in the southern part of Croatia. The place is the administrative center of the Dubrovnik - Neretva parish and one of the four largest cities in Dalmatia. Dalmatia is divided into four districts, whose main cities are, in addition to Dubrovnik, Split, Sibenik and Zadar. Dubrovnik is a beautiful Mediterranean city, which is one of the most famous and visited resorts on the Adriatic coast. According to legend, the city was created by the collapse and destruction of the ancient Roman city in the 7th century. Later, the place developed into an important trading...
