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Croatia
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Regions
- Krk Island
Ports of Call
- Dubrovnik (Gruz)
What to see in Croatia
Croatia Attractions
One of Europe's fastest growing tourist destinations, Croatia has much to see and do along its magnificent coastline on the Adriatic Sea, boasting 1,185 islands, islets and reefs and enjoying a welcoming Mediterranean climate.
Many of Croatia's cities are built on the sites of ancient Greek settlements dating from the 4th century BC. Explore the Roman ruins in Zagreb and Split, stroll through the cobblestone streets of the fairytale medieval villages or just enjoy taking in the great food and history. The Croatian History Museum in Zagreb features an impressive display of Neanderthal remains while culture vultures will enjoy a trip to the Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb.
Dubrovnik, and in particular its medieval old city, is one of Croatia's top holiday destinations, boasting exquisite beaches and coastline. Split is a great base for exploring the Dalmation coastline and is a breathtakingly beautiful old town. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts some exciting sights such as the city of Trogir and Brac Island just off shore.
Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit as milder weather, less crowds and cheaper prices mean tourists can explore the country quite freely. Travelling by bus is an economical mode of transport, while ferries and catamarans are the only mode of transport to the islands and a way of life on the coast. For a more relaxed but slightly more expensive option, hire a car and drive yourself round this breathtaking country - the best way to experience Croatia!
Andautonia Archaeological Park
Near the village of Scitarjevo, close to Zagreb, are the remains of the ancient Roman town of Andautonia, which have…
Archaeological Museum
Founded in 1820, the Archaeological Museum in Split is the oldest museum in Croatia. Its displays include many archaeological…
Croatian History Museum
The building that houses Croatia's history is itself a part of that history. Situated in the historical town centre,…
Croatian National Theatre
The building housing the Croatian National Theatre (commonly referred to as the HNK Zagreb) is as much a national treasure…
Diocletian's Palace
Roman Emperor Diocletian, having abdicated his throne in AD 305, decided to spend the last years of his life in Dalmatia…
Franciscan Monastery
The original Franciscan monastery in Dubrovnik was built in the 13th century in the Pile area, but when war broke out…
Korcula Island
Korcula Island is one of the bigger Adriatic islands, and it boasts beautiful views, secluded beaches, vineyards and…
Marin Drzic�s House
Croatia's literary genius, Marin Drzic, has been immortalised by turning his Dubrovnik home into a museum which introduces…
Town Squares
Praska Street, in the lower part of old Zagreb, leads on to a sequence of attractive park squares, each flaunting their…
Trakoscan Castle
Trakoscan is a legendary 13th-century Gothic castle that was home to various influential families for centuries before…
Trogir
The beautiful old walled town of Trogir is a UNESCO World Heritage Site enclosing a maze of cobblestone streets; Romanesque,…
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