Varaždin is situated very importantly in terms of its geography as it is the northwest gate of Croatia. Until the great fire in 1776, when two thirds of the city burned, Varaždin was the capital of Croatia. The Old City fortress is the greatest attraction of Varaždin and it is a ‘not to be missed’ … Continue reading Varaždin →
Zagreb is the capital of Croatia, and it is located in the northwest part of the country. It is situated on the southern slope of the Medvednica mountain and at the coast of the Sava river. Because of its convenient geographic position, Zagreb is located on the important road junction between Middle and South East … Continue reading Zagreb →
In the valley between the river Sava and the hill Dilj lies the old town of Slavonski Brod. The highway Zagreb – Lipovac is passing through Slavonski Brod linking Europe with the Middle East. The city is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural because it is located on the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is rich in … Continue reading Slavonski Brod →
Pula is situated at the south-west tip of the Istria peninsula, and it is the largest city of the Istria County. Beautiful intact nature, blue sea and mild climate makes the city a popular tourist destination. City is more than 3,000 years old, its history begins with the arrival of the Romans so the majority … Continue reading Pula →
Split is a city that lives slowly, in its slow rhythm. They say it’s not hard to get used to the boardwalk, full bars, squares and a refreshing breeze. Split is the second largest city in Croatia, as well as the second university center. Split is an important transport hub and the second largest harbor … Continue reading Split →
Porec, or Parenzo as the people from Istria call it, is the city almost two thousand years old. It is located on the west coast of Istria, the largest Croatian peninsula. It is located in the port, and it is hiden from the open sea by the island St. Nikola. Regardless of the frequent changes … Continue reading Poreč →
Đakovo, a city in the heart of Slavonia, is proud by its rich history. Its residents describe it as the city with the most beautiful cathedral from Venice to Istanbul. There is the most beautiful view of the city from the top of the cathedral. Đakovo then and now Numerous archaeological sites are saying about … Continue reading Đakovo →
Dubrovnik is the city known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, and it is situated at the south of the Croatia. It is one of the most prominent tourist destinations on the Adriatic, a seaport and the center of Dubrovnik-Neretva county. According to the last people census it has 43.770,00 inhabitants. It was an important … Continue reading Dubrovnik →
In the very centre of Bjelovar – Bilogora County, you’ll find its cultural capital – the city of Bjelovar. It was founded in the 1756 by empress Maria Theresia, who saw it as a New Varaždin, a strong military fort which was to stop the ongoing mutinies. Every year in June there is a festival … Continue reading Bjelovar →
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