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Discover Croatia


Visit Croatia and you will never forget the unforgettable natural beauty of the place where the Mediterranean, the Alps and the Pannonian plain come together. This country has taken something from every one of them and blended those parts into a unique harmony and a rare beauty. Geographically, it stretches from the Pannonian Plain, the Danube region, and woody and hilly areas to real peaks and mountains chains descending to and protecting the unique and unforgettable Adriatic coast.

Beautiful Adriatic coast, during summer months, hosts many traditional arrivals of royal families, famous people from film industry, popular musicians, great artists, and many powerful business people.

The fact that intermingling of Croatian diversities can be very artistically stimulating is confirmed by numerous man-made masterpieces. The UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List refers to the unique and universal value of the Old Town of Dubrovnik, Diocletian Palace in Split, St. Jacob’s Cathedral in Šibenik, the medieval core of Trogir, the Euphrasius Basilica complex in Poreč and the Starigrad Plain on the island of Hvar.

Croatia is also a great natural and historical stage for many unique festivals, exhibitions, concerts and events such as the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, Split Summer, Rab Fjera, Pula and Motovun Film Festivals, or the Špancirfest in Varaždin.

Croatian Government - Since the adoption of the 1990 Constitution, Croatia has been a parliamentary democracy. The President of the Republic (Predsjednik Republike) is head of state and elected for a five-year term. In addition to being the commander in chief of the armed forces, the president appoints the Prime minister with the consent of the Parliament. The Croatian Parliament (Hrvatski Sabor) is a unicameral legislative body of up to 160 representatives, all elected by popular vote to serve four-year terms.

About Croatia - Have you ever been to Croatia? If your answer is yes, then surely you remember the unforgettable natural beauty of the place where the Mediterranean, the Alps and the Pannonian plain come together. This country has taken something from every one of them and blended those parts into a unique harmony and a rare beauty. Croatia has a longstanding tourist tradition and great development potentials.

Croatia - Accommodations - Attracting a wide range of visitors, Croatia has developed and maintained an infrastructure suitable for both adventurers and comfort seeking travelers. Permanently improving the quality of its facilities on the one hand and the transport infrastructure on the other hand, Croatia is capable to offer great satisfaction and unique experiences even for the most demanding visitors. Many people of sophisticated taste can sense the abundance of Croatian hospitality and diversity.

Croatian Adriatic Coast - The Jewel of the Mediterranean - Long beaches, the rocks reflected in the sea, a pleasant rest away from the pressure of a business, the bustle of the big city and a total escape from the drudgery of everyday life. The rugged coast of the Croatian Adriatic is perfect for nautical tourism. Croatia has been described as the vacation and a sailing boat paradise.

Croatian Islands - Croatia has an impressive number of over 1000 islands, reefs and cliffs. A vast majority of the Adriatic sea islands are located near the northeastern, Croatian coast. However, it is not their number but their astonishing beauty that makes them worth special mention. Only 66 islands are inhabited, but there are more than 66 good reasons for ultimate joy and delight waiting for you in Croatia.

Croatian Nature Parks & Strict Reserves - Croatia is also one of few European countries which can pride itself on its unpolluted environment and abundant plant and animal life outside the areas under protection. There are some 4,300 plant species, and in the Adriatic there are hundreds of edible fish species, cephalopods, crabs and shells. The Kopacki Rit swamp near town of Osijek is the second largest and most attractive ornithological preserve in Europe.

Croatian Castles - Beautiful Historical Jewels - Continental Croatia, especially its North, is full of historical heritage and scenery. A lot of beautiful and fascinating castles and manors that once belonged to rich families, are spread all over Croatia, most of which are located in Hrvatsko Zagorje, for example: the Trakoscan Castle, Veliki Tabor, Mali Tabor, Miljana, Bezanec, Klenovnik and more. Take Croatian Castles Virtual Tour

Croatian City Guide - There are a total of 122 officially registered cities in Croatia today. At first it may seem that the centuries have come to a halt in the towns of Croatia, but the impression is deceptive. The past has only given a special character to the Croatian present.

Visit Zagreb - Croatian gorgeous capital city, lies at the bottom of Mount Medvednica (Zagrebacka Gora - 1035 m), and along the banks of the River Sava. For centuries Zagreb has been a focal point of culture and science, and now this charming city is the hub of the business, academic, cultural, artistic and sporting worlds in Croatia.

The City of Djakovo - The magnificent Cathedral of Djakovo; is the symbol of the town and the most important sacral object not only of the Djakovo, but whole region of Slavonia.

Famous Croatian Food Traditions - Your stay in Croatia is not just a pleasure for your eyes, it is also an ideal opportunity to please your taste buds and savour some of the local specialties. Traditional Croatian cuisine is represented by a full table high quality specialties, taste them and you will be asking for the recipe. Croatian desserts are well known all over the world. Variety of quality food is huge and every town, not to mention region has it's own local specialties.

Croatian Parks & Natural Resources - Ecologically, Croatia has one of the best preserved environments, and as far as natural beauty goes, Croatia has eight National Parks, ten Nature Parks and two Strict Reserves. Most of them are situated along the Adriatic coast.

Croatian Camping Info - Those who wish to get in closer contact with Croatian Parks and nature will prefer camping to the hotels. Croatian gorgeous landscapes, with over thousand beautiful Croatian Islands, clean and well-kept beaches, unique bays and peninsulas, all making Croatia magnificent and idyllic place to enjoy. Some of the numerous campsites are for naturists. They are well equipped with all modern conveniences and some of them are visited every year by their regular customers. Few campsites in Europe attract as many guests.

Croatian Culture & History - Croatian culture is based on thirteen century long history during which the country has attained many monuments and cities, which gave birth to a fair number of brilliant individuals. The country includes six World Heritage sites and eight national parks. Three Nobel prize winners came from Croatia, as did numerous important inventors and other notable people.

Croatian Museums & Galeries - The first Croatian public museum was established in 1750 in Split. Operating in Croatia today are 194 museums, galleries, museum collections, about seventy church collections as well as a large number of private collections which hold more than five million objects in 1351 different museum collections.

Croatian Churches, Shrines, Monasteries... - Some Croatian cities are so distinctively marked by their churches that it is by the churches that they are recognized. Scatered all over Croatia are also numerous little churches which house remarkable treasures. Take Croatian Churches, Shrines, Monasteries... Virtual Tour


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Croatian Castles

Visit Croatian Historical Jewels - Continental Croatia, especially its North, is full of historical heritage and scenery. A lot of beautiful and fascinating castles and manors that once belonged to rich families, are spread all over Croatia, most of which are located in Hrvatsko Zagorje, for example: the Trakoscan Castle, Veliki Tabor, Mali Tabor, Miljana, Bezanec, Orsic, Golubovec, Klenovnik and more...