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
The great Croatian inventor, Slavoljub Penkala was born on the 20th of April in 1871. He was born in the Slovak town of Liptovsky St. Miklauš named Eduard. With moving to Zagreb, it changes it into Croatian name Slavoljub. Life in Slovakia From his early childhood, Penkala had an interest in physics, chemistry and mechanics. … Continue reading Slavoljub Penkala
Torpedo – lat. Torpedo mramorata (torpedo fish) Inventor of the torpedo, Ivan Lupis was born in Rijeka, on 28th of January in 1813. He attended high school and then nautical school there in his hometown. Further education Lupis got at Naval Military Academy in Venice. Ivan Lupis started his military career as a cadet in … Continue reading Ivan Lupis
Faust Vrančić is a genuine representative of renaissance. He was born in 1551 in Šibenik. His interest range was very wide. He was a famous scientist, diplomat, engineer, polyhistor, royal secretary, priest and a bishop. Education and work Faust’s uncle Antun Vrančić took care about his education. His uncle was a famous and respectable diplomat … Continue reading Faust Vrančić
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
Truly unique historical festival in this part of Europe is based on a faithful view of lifestyle in the 15th and 16th century, and it is held in late August in the city of Koprivnica. This period is of great importance for Koprivnica because the Renaissance fortresses which hide exciting stories were built then. The … Continue reading Renaissance festival in Koprivnica
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
Post Offices in Croatia are open from 7 AM to 7 PM, and on Saturdays until 1 PM. In larger cities you can find post offices which are opened from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. If you wish to send a postcard from your trip to Croatia, you will need postal stamps which you can … Continue reading Post Offices
Croatian ambulance is one of the fastest in Europe. Professional medical team comes minutes from your call. There are hospitals and clinics in all major cities across the country. In smaller towns you can request help in first aid stations and emergency departments. If you need medications, pharmacies are also easily accessible. In Istria during … Continue reading Medical Info
