Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Croatia 10. Krka National Park (National park in Croatia) : Krka National Park is one of the Croatian national parks, named after the river Krka that it encloses. It is located along the middle-lower course of the Krka River in central Dalmatia, in Šibenik-Knin county, downstream Miljevci area, and just a few kilometers northeast of the city of Šibenik. It was formed to protect the Krka River. Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krka_National_Park 9. Zagreb (Capital of Croatia) : Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is located in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb, Croatia’s northwestern capital, is distinguished by its 18th- and 19th-century Austro-Hungarian architecture. Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zagreb 8. Korčula (Island in the Adriatic Sea) : Korčula is an island in the Adriatic Sea, in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County of Croatia. The island has an area of 279 km2 long and on average 7.8 km and lies just off the Dalmatian coast. Its 16,182 (2001) inhabitants make it the second most populous Adriatic island after Krk and the most populous Croatian island. The population are mainly ethnic Croats. Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kor%C4%8Dula 7. Pula (City in Croatia) : Pula or Pola is the largest city in Istria County, Croatia, situated at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula, with a population of 57,460 (2011). Like the rest of the region, it is known for its mild climate, smooth sea, and unspoiled nature. The city has a long tradition of winemaking, fishing, shipbuilding, and tourism. It has also been Istria's administrative centre since ancient Roman times. Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pula 6. Zadar (City in Croatia) : Zadar, a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular old town, including several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum are the 11th-century St. Mary’s Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century; the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasia’s Cathedral; and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donat. Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zadar 5. Rovinj (City in Croatia) : Rovinj/Rovigno is a city in Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 14,294 (as of 2011). Located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula, it is a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port. Istriot, a Romance language once widely spoken in this part of Istria, is still spoken by some of the residents. The town is officially bilingual, Italian and Croatian, hence both town names are official and equal. Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rovinj 4. Split (City in Croatia) : Split, a town on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, is known for its beaches and the fortresslike complex at its center, Diocletian's Palace, erected by the Roman emperor in the 4th century. Once home to thousands, its sprawling remains include more than 200 buildings. Within its white stone walls and under its courtyards and galleries are shops, bars, cafes, cathedrals, hotels and several houses. Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split,_Croatia 3. Plitvice Lakes National Park (National park in Croatia) : Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Southeast Europe and the largest national park in Croatia.[2] In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage register. The national park was founded in 1949 and is situated in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia. Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plitvice_Lakes_National_Park 2. Hvar (Island in the Adriatic Sea) : Hvar is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, located off the Dalmatian coast, lying between the islands of Brač, Vis and Korčula. Hvar is unusual in the area for having a large fertile coastal plain, and fresh water springs. Its hillsides are covered in pine forests, with vineyards, olive groves, fruit orchards and lavender fields in the agricultural areas. Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hvar 1. Dubrovnik (City in Croatia) : Dubrovnik is a city in southern Croatia fronting the Adriatic Sea. It's known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls completed in the 16th century. Its well-preserved buildings range from baroque St. Blaise Church to Renaissance Sponza Palace and Gothic Rector’s Palace, now a history museum. Paved with limestone, the pedestrianized Stradun, is lined with shops and restaurants. In 1979, the city of Dubrovnik joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubrovnik Music : Music : Forever Believe by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license from the source below : https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

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