Croatia

Going on vacation in Croatia, you will enjoy amazing nature, clean sea and delicious cuisine. And tourist attractions of Croatia will be a wonderful occasion to see the culture and history of this country.

The sights of Croatia are scattered throughout the country, so if you want to see as many interesting places, have a lot of trains.

The main town, where a huge number of attractions, is the capital of Croatia – Zagreb. All because there are to this day preserved much of the medieval city. The symbol of the city is the Cathedral of SV. Stephen, that is easy to find located next to a gilded statue of the virgin Mary.

In the centre of Hradec is situated the Gothic Church of SV. Mark, where you can see the building of the Croatian National Assembly and the presidential Palace banský yard.

The city has many museums. It as a historical and cultural museums, such as the Croatian historical Museum and the Museum of naive art. And a very original Museum of Croatia called the Museum of divorces. where are stored the various exhibits - evidence of broken relationships and past feelings.

In the lower part of the city preserved ancient architectural monument of Zagreb, City gate and tower Lotrscak. The gate was built in 1760, and the construction of the tower dates from the XIII century. By the way, every day at noon from the tower firing an old cannon. And from its height with stunning views of the city. By the way, there is the funicular.

One of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Europe is considered

Also interesting from the point of view of tourists is the city of Zadar. It focused a large number of monasteries, cathedrals and churches, each of which strikes with its architecture. This Benedictine monastery, the Cathedral of St. Anastasia, Franciscan monastery, Church of St. Krsevan SV. Martyrs, St. Peter, St. Simuna and St. Mihovila. In addition, the city is also a lot of museums: religious art at the Benedictine monastery, archaeological, Maritime and folklore Museum.

But the real highlights of the city is the Sea organ. Its design University of Zagreb, which was built in the XVII century.built up of stone blocks stacked in the form of steps, which are done inside the holes and inserted pipes of different diameters. Under the influence of water and wind, the authority shall issue a unique concert created by nature.

The main attraction of Croatia is the national Park Plitvice lakes. Here on the vast territory is 16 large and many small lakes. In addition, there are coniferous and beech forests, as well as hundreds of different waterfalls. This place is a miracle of nature, which is breathtaking.

One of the biggest cities in Croatia is the Pula, which preserved historical sights of Croatia. Here you can see the ruins of Roman buildings: amphitheatre arena (I century BC), the Roman theatre with collars (II century ad), Roman walls, the triumphal arch Sergeeva (, 27 BC) and the temple of Augustus. This place is one of the oldest landmarks of the country, so you will easily be able to plunge into the history.

Definitely worth a visit Bryanskie Islands, which are located near Pula. The Islands consist of 12 small and 2 large Islands, Large and Small Brioni Brioni and is a National Park of Croatia. In addition to amazingly beautiful nature, also you will be able to walk to the ruins of the Villa, which was built in the first century ad, to visit the Church of St. Germain and the Museum of Tito. By the way, here is a flooded Venetian fleet, therefore, if you are diving – it will be interesting.

Speaking about the attractions of Croatia not to mention about the fortress city of Hum, which, incidentally, entered the Guinness Book of records as the smallest town on the planet. Just imagine, now the city's population is only 17 people. Hum is at the top of the mountain at an altitude of 349 metres.

A natural jewel of Croatia is Dubrovnik, which was founded about 1,300 years ago, and listed as a "world treasure by UNESCO. Exploring the city is best to start from pile gate and walls. Just imagine the length of the walls is 940 meters, height of 25 meters and a thickness of from 4 to 6 meters.

Close to the pile gate at a small square, there is a huge Onofrio fountain and the Franciscan monastery with one of the oldest in Europe existing pharmacies. In addition, the city is a huge variety of towers, monasteries, cathedrals and churches. So, some of the sights of Dubrovnik, you can explore all day.

The attractions of Croatia is a lot of interesting places that are definitely worth seeing, having been in this country.

And finally, I want to give advice to the sightseeing became more comfortable, suggest to rent a car. You will be able to determine your route and to see what you are most interested.