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Church of St. Eufemia - Rovinj
It is the most imposing structure and the patron saint of the town dominating the whole of the old town centre. It was built at the beginning of the 18th century while its façade in the Venetian-Baroque style was added in the middle of the 19th century. At the top of the sixty metre high bell tower stands the copper statute of St. Euphemia which turns according to the direction of the wind.
Town walls and gates - Rovinj
By the 7th century Rovinj was already surrounded by town walls, and later strengthened by the construction of towers. The town had seven gates of which three still exist today: the St. Benedict Gate, The Portico and the Holy Cross Gate. A Baroque archway called the Balbi Arch (Balbijev luk), which today serves as the entrance into Old town.
Franciscan Monastery - Rovinj
Both the church and the monastery were built at the beginning of the 18th century. This Baroque building contains a rich library and a fascinating museum of sacral artefacts. It is situated in De Amicis Street.
Baptismal Font of the Holy Spirit - Rovinj
It has been constructed in the heptagonal shape and is the oldest relic situated in the Lokva Square. The 13th century Romanesque church is also interesting because of the detailed carvings of the transenna depicting scenes of Golgotha.
Castle on the Island of St. Andrija - Rovinj
It is a Benedictine Monastery established in the 6th century. The monastery was extended in the 15th century by the Franciscans and it was refurbished again at the end of the 19th century by Baron Hutterodt. The castle has now been converted into a hotel.
Old Town - Rovinj
It rises up on a small peninsula and is a witness to times gone by and diligent hands of domestic artisans. Narrow space dictated the crammed construction of narrow houses, streets and small squares. Of particular interest in the old town centre are the characteristically designed chimneys. Rovinj was declared a cultural monument in 1963.
Dvigrad
The ruins of a medieval town abandoned in the 17th century. Of particular interest are the remnants of the Church of St. Sophia. Dvigrad is 23 kilometres from Rovinj.
Basilika of Euphrasius - Porec
It dates from the 6th century and constitutes a monument of exceptional importance and was placed by UNESCO on its list of sites of the World’s cultural heritage in 1997. It is a complex of sacral buildings built during the Bishop Euphrasius. It consists of the basilica, baptistery, atrium, bell tower, dating back to the 16th century and the Bishop’s Palace which served its purpose until recently. The Basilica was built during the Byzantine rule and it is recognizable for its Byzantine architecture. The complex is the site of early Christian mosaics dating back to the period before the construction of today’s basilica. It is famous for its golden mosaics, which belong to the finest examples of this sort of art, as well as the capitals of various forms.
House of the Two Saints - Porec
It is a maisonette in the St. Maurus street built in the 14th and 15th centuries in the Romanesque style. It was named after two stone relief figures of the saints by the windows on the floor. There is a big stone arch on the ground floor.
Towers - Porec
A part of defensive walls, which defended the city, has been preserved in Poreč. Particularly well-built were the walls towards the interior part of the peninsula, which have been strengthened several times in the course of centuries. The most interesting parts of fortifications are the Pentagon Tower at the beginning of the main street - the Decumanus, at the entrance to the old heart of the city. It was erected at mid 15th century in the Gothic style, containing a relief of the Venetian lion on the façade. The Round Tower has been also well preserved and it is possible to climb to the terrace on the top of it. It was erected in the second half of the 15th century.
Parenzana - Porec
Parenzana or the wine route is the narrow-gauge railway 123 km long, built during the Italian rule, it connected Trieste with Poreč in the period between 1902-1935. With its 604 curves it winded through northwest Istria. During the II World War when the Italians run out of steel for a railway in Africa, they took the Parenzana rails, boarded them on a ship and shipped them to Africa. But destiny took matters into its hands and the Parenzana sunk somewhere in the Mediterranean. The route of the former railway is at the disposal of cyclists and hikers today. It is the site of the international cycle race Istra MTB Tartufi (truffles) Tour – Maraton Parenzana.
Romanesque House - Porec
It took its name from the style of building. It is one of rare residential buildings from the 13th century preserved in its original shape. It is situated at the crossroads of the Decumanus and the Marafor Square. It has a very interesting wooden balcony encircling the highest floor of the house, a Romanesque distyle and a monolithic arched passage.
Baredine Cave - Poreč
This cave is a treasury of stalagmites and stalactites underground sculptures realized by the patient and long-term work of water. In this way amazing silica and crystalline forms heave been created out of which are particularly distinguished the ten meter long and hanging "curtains", a very realistic statue of the mother of Jesus, the shepherdess Milka's body the Leaning Tower of Pisa , a snowman torchbearer which became the trademark of this Cave. The guided sightseeing is available every day and it lasts 40 minutes.
Lim Fjord - Poreč/Rovinj
One of the most beautiful natural resources of the Istrian peninsula, Lim Bay, is located, also known under the name of the Lim channel or the Lim fjord. Of course, both expressions are incorrect since the geological beginnings are interpreted through the erosive activity of the Pazinčica, a rivulet that now is in its largest part a small gulf. The very name of Lim has its origin in the Latin word «Limes» (border), since as far back as during the Roman Empire the valley divided two of the Roman provinces at that time, the today's cities of Poreč and Pula.
The Castle of Pazin
The Castle of Pazin is the biggest and the best-preserved medieval fortress in Istria. It was first mentioned in written documents in 983. Since that time, the Castle and the growing civil area that surrounded it have been given as present, conquered and sacked, destroyed, rebuilt and sub-leased many times. It has changed owners, managers and names. It was under the dominion of Patriarchate of Aquileia, and then under the County of Gorizia. The whole Middle Istrian area, then called Graftschhaft Mitterburg, Contea di Pisino or the County of Pazin was being governed within the safety of its masonry. Since 1374, the whole County had been a private property of the Austrian house of Habsburgs. Today, the Ethnographic Museum of Istria and the Museum of Pazin are located there, and their exhibitions are held.Church of St. Mary of the Stone Tablet - Beram
About 1,5 km to the north-east of Beram there is one of the most famous cultural and artistic monuments of Istria – the cemetery chapel of St. Mary of the Stone Tablet. It was built in the Middle Ages. The interior of the church is ornamented by the most significant Istrian mural cycle - frescoes painted by Vincent from Kastav in 1474. The forty painted areas show sequences from the life of Madonna and Christ, the figures of individual saints and symbolic scenes. Most space is occupied by a colourful procession, the Adoration of the Magi, on the northern wall, and the allegorical Dance of Death, on the western wall.
Cave of Pazin
Cave of Pazin is the most beautiful example of the evolution of karstic hydrography and morphology in Istria." Subterranean investigations have revealed galleries, siphons and lakes of great depth. The vertical walls reach the height of a hundred meters. The caves, created by nature, have interesting contents. During heavy rains, a lake forms around the opening of the Jama and the heaviest precipitation causes flooding. It inspired the French writer Julius Verne who placed a part of the plot of his novel “Mathias Sandorf” in this ambient.
The parochial church of St. Nicholas
The parochial church of St. Nicholas - Originally built in 1266, it was rebuilt in 15th and 18th centuries. Especially interesting is its web-like (or star-shaped) presbytery with a fresco cycle painted around 1460. Those frescoes belong to the highlight of late Gothic Art in Istria. The same way of vault shaping has been used later, in some other Istrian churches, including the one by the Franciscan monastery. Gaetano Callido made the church organ in 1780. In 1705, a 45m high bell-tower was added to the church.The Franciscan Monastery
The Franciscan Monastery - The monastery and the church of the Visitation of the Holy Virgin originate from the middle of the 15th century. The church has a late Gothic presbytery based on the model of St. Nicholas. During the past centuries, the Franciscans held the pharmacy and the hospital in the monastery. A public school was there from 1781 to 1834, and a grammar school with classes in German from 1836 to 1873. "Rim" is the greatest holiday celebrated by the Pazin Franciscans. The Church has given a privilege to Franciscan order - everyone who visits the church of the Virgin of Angels in Assisi on August 2 gets an absolution of sins. That custom spread to many Franciscan churches including the one in Pazin.The Public Records Office (National Archives) in Pazin
The Public Records Office in Pazin is one of the richest archives in Croatia by its archival material, and by its notarial legacy. It leaves even some big archives behind. The Royal State Grammar School - the first grammar school in Istria with classesin Croatian operated here from 1899 to 1919.The Roman Catholic Seminary
One of the most noticeable buildings in town is the building of former Catholic Seminary in Juraj Dobrila Street. The building was built by the Student Support Society for Istria before the World War I and its purpose was to be pupil's home. The institution Fabio Filzi has taken this for a place since 1936 and all the armies used it in the World War II. Catholic Seminary has operated here since 1945 and another school - The Pazin College - a grammar boarding school and one of the first private grammar schools in Croatia since 1993.The Memorial Centre
The Memorial Centre of Union and Freedom has been built as a memorial to September 1943, when it was decided in Pazin, that Istria was to be united with the mother country Yugoslavia. It is a multifunctional building, which nowadays is the convergence point of cultural and social life, with a library, exhibiting places, concert and cinema halls and the adjoining contents.The Nehaj fortress
The Nehaj fortress - the symbol of Senj, was built in 1558. Under the supervision of the captain and the general of the Croatian military area Ivan Lenković and the captain Herbart the 8th. It is built of the material of the ruined churches, monasteries and houses which were situated out of the city walls. It is of square shape and its angles point to each side of the world. The fortress is 18 meters high and 23 metres wide.
Maksimir park and the sity zoo - Zagreb
MAKSIMIR PARK AND THE CITY ZOO – Juraj Haulik (1837-64) the bishop of Zagreb gave it the shape of an English park with many buildings of landscape architecture of classicist and romantic features and rare trees. The zoo was built in the most beautiful part of the garden in 1925.
Gornji grad - Zagreb
GORNJI GRAD - if the starting point is the main city square, Trg bana Jelačića, and you go up Radićeva street, you will reach Gornji grad, also known as Gradec, the medieval nucleus surrounded by 13th century fortification walls. Make sure to take a look at Marko Square and Sv. Marko Church as well as Banski dvori (Ban's Halls) - a Baroque palace now functioning as the main building of the Croatian Government. Visit the Croatian Museum of Naive Art, take a walk to Katarina Square, visit the Museum of Modern Art, the city Palace Dverce and Lotršćak tower. The Strossmayer Promenade offers a fantastic view of the city. Also worth visiting are the Croatian Museum of Science, Museum of the City of Zagreb and the Astronomical Observatory.
Donji grad - Zagreb
DONJI GRAD - below Kaptol and Gradec is Donji grad, famous for the main city square - Trg bana Josipa Jelačića, Ilica - the longest street in Zagreb, as well as for numerous squares with three-storey building dating back to the Secession, fountains and well-kept parks. Visit Zrinjevac, the Music Pavilion, the Archaeological Museum, the Strossmayer Gallery, the Modern Gallery, the Graphic Cabinet and the Art Pavilion. We also recommend Tomislav Square and Starčević Square where you will find the Botanical Garden. Marulić Square nearby and its impressive Croatian National Archive building is considered one of the most beautiful examples of Secession architecture in Zagreb. To the north, there are Roosevelt Square, the Mimara Museum, as well as Marshall Tito Square with its Neo-baroque Croatian National Theatre building.
Kaptol - Zagreb
KAPTOL - if the starting point is the main city square, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića, and you go up Bakačeva Street, you will reach Kaptol, the oldest part of Zagreb. Here you will find Zagreb's cathedral, while a unique part of Kaptol is Opatovina. The part called Dolac is nowadays Zagreb's main open market. Nearby is Tkalčićeva Street, known for numerous cafés.
Arena of Pula
Roman amphitheatre from I-II century or as it is usually called the Arena, is definitely the symbol of Pula. This stone coloss is the sixth largest remaining amphitheatre in the world and one of the best preserved. It is elliptical, measuring about 132 m x 105m and 30 m in height. The amphitheatre held 23,000 spectators. Today it is the place of entertainment as well. However, bloody gladiator duels have been replaced by concerts of some of the most popular present time musicians and concerts of classical music. The Arena hosted one of the most popular present day tenors – Luciano Pavarotti in 2004.
Temple of Augustus - Pula
It is one of the most beautiful examples of the Roman temple building strongly influenced by late- Hellenistic art. It was dedicated to goddess Roma and to Emperor Augustus. The temple was built on an elevated base. In 1944 was hit by a bomb and almost completely destroyed, the reconstruction took place between 1945 and 1947, and today it hosts a smaller exhibition of the antique stone and bronze sculptures. Beside the Temple of Augustus, there was also a twin temple, but all that remains of it is the rear wall, it is assumed that it was built in the same period and in the same style and according to legends it bears the name of Diana.
Castle - Pula
A Venetian fortress situated on the highest hill of Pula, at the 32m above sea level, between the sea and hills of Arena. It was built in 1630 using plans drawn up by the French military architect Antoin De Ville on the commission of the Venetian Government in order to protect the city and the port due to its great importance for the sea trade on the North Adriatic. Today it hosts the Historical Museum of Istria with a number of collections: a nautical and shipbuilding collection, a collection of medals, seals and coats of arms, a numismatic collection etc.
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin - Pula
It was built on the site where Christians used to gather as early as at the time of their persecution. The oldest preserved parts of the wall date back to the beginning of the 4th century. Fragments of floor mosaics have been preserved in front, behind and around the altar dating from the 5th and 6th centuries with memorial adherents’ inscriptions who paid with their money the construction of a particular surface. Due to the fire the church underwent many changes some time later. While the upper windows of the central nave were made in the early- Christian age, the windows of the side naves bear typical Gothic traits.
Triumphal Arch of Sergii - Pula
The Golden Gate is one of the most beautiful antique monuments of Pula. It was erected in the 1st century BC and leaned against the Porta Aurea town gate, called in this way due to the richness of the decorative arch or gilded doorframe. The gates were demolished at the beginning of the 19th century due to urbanisation and expansion of the city outside the walls. The Arch was built in the Corinthian style influenced by Hellenist motifs and ways of decorating.
Twin gates - Pula
Called in this way because of the two arches through which the inner yard is reached. It was this yard that the city was entered from. In ancient and medieval times the town was surrounded by walls and the town was entered through a dozen gates. The walls were pulled down at the beginning of the 19th century but the Twin Gates have been preserved. They were built during the Roman Empire between the 2nd and 3rd centuries. Today the Archaeological Museum is reached through this gate.
Small Roman Theatre - Pula
On the north-eastern slope of the hill under the Kaštel there are the remains of the theatre dating from the Roman era. Pula had two theatres then, one outside the city which has not been preserved and the other one known as Small Roman Theatre within the walls. Its foundations are intact, as are its semi-circular orchestra and auditorium which have been partly reconstructed. There is the old grammar school building underneath the theatre which became the Istrian Archaeological Museum in 1930 with rich holdings of prehistoric, antique and early medieval archaeological monuments from Istria.
Risnjak National Park
With the whiteness of its steep cliffs and their highest peaks the mountain massif of Risnjak dominates the greenness of highland forests. The highest mountain is Veliki Risnjak (1528m) which is one of the most beautiful Croatian belvederes commanding a view of the Kvarner Bay, the Kamnik and Julian Alps- Slovenian Snežnik, Klek, Bjelolasica, Velebit. The National Park consists of several areas of which the most precious is the source of the river Kupa, named the magic valley of butterflies that can be found in great number in this area.
Bjelolasica
BJELOLASICA - the highest mountain of Gorski Kotar in the Kapela Mountain Chain (peak Kula 1534 m), Bjelolasica was named by the narrow light ridge that elevates above forest belt, especially when under show In winter, the mountain is an ideal skiing destination, as it is covered with snow which usually remains until mid-spring, when it is replaced by lush flora of flowery meadows.
Geo-morphological reserve Vražji prolaz (Devil's pass) and Zeleni vir (The Green whirlpool)
Geo-morphological reserve Vražji prolaz (Devil's pass) and Zeleni vir (The Green whirlpool) - Vražji prolaz (Devil's pass) is 1800 m long and at certain points hardly 2 m wide canyon. Its sheer cliffs (that are often more than 100 m high), along with a foaming and roaring stream Jasle that rushes at the bottom make the walk through the canyon an unforgettable experience. At the end of the canyon there is a cave called Muževa hiža (the Husband's House) Zeleni vir (the Green Whirlpool) is a spring at the bottom of a wide and shallow cave with 70 m high sheer cliffs that overhang its entrance.
Lokvarka Cave
LOKVARKA CAVE - 1200 m long trimmed paths and stairs render the visit to several halls abundant with cave stone-ornaments and underground lake. 1200 meters of the cave is explored but only 900 m is accessible to visitors. The cave is divided to four galleries (three of them are accessible to visitors)
Church of St. Lucy - Jurandvor
Jurandvor (2 km from Baška), the holy place of Croatian national history and culture. Inside the church was the Baška Tablet (Bašćanska ploča), the oldest and most important written example of the Croatian language and literature, written in Glagolitic about 1100. Exhibition area has been opened beside the church.
Biserujka Cave
Špilja Biserujka (Biserujka Cave) – the island of Krk: The cave's length (about 110 ), speciousness, beauty and interesting sedimentary forms are truly breathtaking. The cave temperature is between 10 and 13 C all year round and occasional leaks and moisture occur only after long periods of rain. Foot paths are maintained and safe, enabling anybody to visit the cave, children and the elderly included.
Lungo mare - Opatija
The famous promenade stretching from Volosko to Lovran in the length of 12 km and protected by the shades of cypresses, oaks and palm trees.
Mount Ucka
It is probably the only place in the whole world where you can take pictures of Campanula tomassiniana ( Učka bellflower) and one of the last European locations where you can see the Griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) or Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos). The highest peak is Vojak, 1401 m above sea level from which there is a magnificent view over the whole of Istria and the Kvarner Bay.
Island of Susak
A natural phenomenon of the Adriatic completely atypical in appearance and structure: it is covered with a thick layer of sand deposits ( 98m) which create a unique landscape and is covered with only two kinds of plant life- vineyards and reeds. There are no asphalt or cars and the telephone is a rarity. The only settlement on the island consists of upper and lower village with a total of 684 houses.
North Velebit National Park
North Velebit is the youngest of the Croatian national parks, established in 1999. It comprises the most attractive and, in terms of nature, the most valuable areas of the northern part of Velebit. A large number of attractive sights are concentrated in this predominantly mountainous park - magnificent karst forms of Hajdučki and Rožanski kukovi, unique botanical garden and Lukina cave, one of the longest in the world. Croatian mountaineers consider this area the greatest jewel among the Croatian mountains. Due to its remoteness from the main roads, this area is somewhat less visited, but this only increases its mystic and primeval natural ambience.
Zavratnica
Zavratnica - the Zavratnica Bay (2.5 km), which looks like a fjord but is actually a deep, submerged cove. Quietness and natural beauty make it a nature monument and the most beautiful cove of the coastal belt below Velebit.
Minceta fortress of Dubrovnik
MINČETA FORTRESS OF DUBROVNIK - is one of the most beautiful fortifications in the world. It was built in two phases. Originally it was rectangular, built in 1319 by Ničifor Ranjina.The fall of Istanbul in 1453. was a clear sign to the careful people from Dubrovnik that they ought to undertake urgent defensive preparations. Among the main projects which Michelozzo did in the middle of XV. century is the reconstruction of Minčeta. The work on Minčeta was continued by the renowned sculptor Juraj Dalmatinac who designed and built the round high tower, while her present enlarged base was later upgraded. The Minčeta fort was finished in 1464. and it represents a symbol of Dubrovnik’s impregnability. The upper terrace of the Minčeta Tower offers one of the most attractive views over the city.
Franziscan monastery - Dubrovnik
FRANCISCAN MONASTERY OF DUBROVNIK - a large complex of Franciscan monastery (Little brothers, minorities), which leans on the main street of Dubrovnik with the side wall of monastery church, and to the north it stretches along the city walls all the way to Minčeta. Within the monastery, from 1317. till today there s a pharmacy, the pharmacy of Small brothers, third oldest in the world. The Franciscan monastery has one of the richest old libraries in Croatia, which is also renowned worldwide.
Arboretum Trsteno - Dubrovnik
ARBORETUM TRSTENO - a magnificent botanic garden, started 500 years ago by family Gučetić, is the oldest public garden in Dalmatia and the only arboretum on the Croatian coast. It abunds in exotic flora and it is famous for two old plane trees, which are said to be more than 400 years old and unique exemplars of their kind in Europe.
Church of St. Anthony - Vrsar
Beside the old door there is a small Church of St. Anthony of Padova dating from the second half of the 17th century built in the Renaissance-Baroque style. The façade of the church is very simple with an inscription (I.O.B.C.F.F.C.E.L.E.) on the doorway and the year of the construction of the church (1656). The interior of the church has been renovated and it is a place of exhibitions during summer. The painting of St. Anthony with saints (in the High Renaissance style with Baroque elements) is placed on the wooden Venetian altar.
Old Romanesque Door - Vrsar
The door was built in the second half of the 12th or the beginning of the 13th century when the Romanesque style of building and carving was dominant in the Istrian towns. Rather carefully carved door-frame consists of thirteen stone blocks. Long time ago the door constituted a part of the town walls. The double door made of strong Istrian oak is still existent today. Stone rings that the wings of the door were fastened to are very interesting. The door has the closing mechanisms.
Cape Kamenjak Nature park
Cape Kamenjak Nature Park which is the southernmost point of whole Istrian peninsula. Kamenjak is encompassed by a 30 km coastline dotted with numerous coves and miniature beaches, and this primeval beauty is enriched with small islands which rise from the crystalline blue-green sea. A 34-m high lighthouse, Porer, stands not far from Cape Kamenjak. The Porer lighthouse was built in 1833 on an islet of the same name, southwest of Istria's southernmost cape of Kamenjak. This bleak rock eroded by the sea stands out, and the tall stone tower was built on it as if by some miracle. The islet is so small that it takes just over a minute to walk around it, nevertheless, the walk is magnificent due to the sunsets on Porer that are considered to be the most beautiful on the Adriatic. Numerous boats that sank due to tempests can be found in the shallow waters in the vicinity of Krsin, Fenoliga and Veliki Balkun (on the islet of Fenoliga dinosaur tracks can be found).
Brijuni Islands National Park
The Maker intended to shape a part of the Earth to the image of Heaven. That is how Istria came into being, like a garden covered with magnificent trees and vast meadows, washed by the deep blue sea, appealing people to a happier life. But the jealous devil destroyed his work by tearing the bag in which the angel was carrying the unused stones. Thousands of rocks scattered around the Istrian land making it a land of contrasts, gentle and rough, fertile and barren, sunny and cloudy. The desolated angels gathered the pieces of Heaven remaining among the scattered rocks and protected them by the sea waves and created this island.
The church of St. Vincent
Once the minster and parish church, dates back to 12th century. It is one-nave, three-apses church, whose interior walls are covered with three layers of fresco paintings. Among them, those originating from the late 13th century, represent the richest Istrian cycle of the Romanesque fresco works under the Byzantine influence. The cycle is the work of the master Ognobenus Trevisanus.
Placa
The town's square, popular Piaca is a real surprise for every visitor. It is a beautiful and authentic Rennaissance complex with simple but harmonious architectural proportions.Grimani castle
The north part of the Placa is almost entirely occupied by the stone Grimani Castle - the best preserved castle on the peninsula and the biggest building in the town, which has been for centuries its most distinctive feature, the symbol of Svetvincenat. Onetime destination of rich travellers, soldiers, merchants and travel writers, today admired by numerous visitors and tourists.The parish church of Mary's Annunciation
Situated in the eastern part of the square was built in the 16th century. It has a trefoil Rennaissance facade made of local cut stone. The interior of the church is particularly rich with five marble altars and altar pieces belonging to the Venetian painting school.The church of St. Anthony the Abbot
In Svetvincenat there are three more very well preserved small churches. The church of St. Anthony the Abbot, of an irregular ground - plan with bell gable, is a work of the local Ghotic architecture, with a wooden statue of the saint made by a local master in the 14th century.The church of St. Rochus
The church of St. Rochus which dates back to 1622, situated in the north-western part of the town is a typical work of the mediaeval Istrian architecture.The church of St. Catherine
The third one dedicated to St. Catherine is a nice example of the Istrian popular Romanesque. It was built in the 14th century and the fresco painting covering its internal walls dates to the 15th century.Kotle / Hum
A picturesque village near Hum, where life is returning slowly after the complete desolation; the remains of water mills; cascades; pubs. Preserved houses are an excellent example of the Istrian rural architecture. There is a picturesque small canyon and a waterfall of the Rečina river, which is one of the branches of the river Mirna.
Paulist Monastery of St. Peter in the Forest
The biggest monastery is located in Sveti Petar u Šumi (St. Peter in the Forest), (12th century) by one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Croatia (the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul). The complex is unique for its inner yard (cloister) whose ground floor was built in the Renaissance style in the 15th century, while the elements of the old loggia of the Benedictine cloister dating from the 13th century along with the columns were transferred to the first floor and it is a rare example of reversed chronology. The church by the monastery is fitted with exceptional organs, a work by I.J. Eisl dating from 1770., beautiful Baroque leathers and gilt wall coverings containing flower motifs (Venetian work), altars carved in wood (the work of Pavel Riedl) and the well known painting of the Black Madonna of Jasna Gora (Crna Jasnogorska Gospa), who according to the legend burst into bloody tears in 1721. St. Peter is 35 km from Poreč.
Arheološka zbirka "Stomorica"
... sadrži mnogo arheološke građe kao i nekoliko komada prahistorijskog nakita. Tu su dvije lučne fibule s dva gumba na luku, lučna fibula, igla s kuglastom i čavlastom glavicom i jedna vrlo lijepa višeglava igla. Poseban je naglasak na nalazu fibule s listastim lukom s geometrijskim ornamentom na zaobljenom luku, jer je taj tip fibule relativno rijedak na liburnskom terenu. Fibula s jantarom, za razliku, tipičan je oblik nakita željeznog doba Liburnije. Narukvice s presjekom dvoslivnog krova i otvorene narukvice C presjeka uobičajeni su nalazi, pogotovo na kvarnerskim otocima. Još bolju povezanost s područjem Kvarnera, pogotovo s Krkom pokazuje nalaz male narebrene manšetaste narukvice koja je gotovo identična s tri primjerka tog nakita iz Šule na Krku.Gradski muzej i antički vodovod
Gradski muzej u Novalji jedno od najzanimljivijih kulturnih ustanova, ponajviše što se u unutar te zgrade nalazi ulaz u podzemni vodovod iz antičkog doba izgrađen još u prvom stoljeću prije Krista. Naime, podzemni vodovod u cijelosti je isklesan ljudskom rukom u kamenu, u dužini od 1042 metra, a prosječna širina mu je oko 60 cm. Vodovod ima 9 nadzemnih otvora tzv. »odiha«, a najviši otvor nalazi se na visini od 44 metara.Plaža Zrće
Zrće je najljepša i najatraktivnija plaža u Novalji. Njezin obalni dio prostrana je šljunčana površina na koju u špici sezone može stati više tisuća kupača. Na plaži se mogu koristiti razni sportsko rekreativni i zabavni sadržaji te kvalitetna ugostiteljska ponuda, ovdje se nalaze disco klubovi Aquarius, Calypso, Papaya i mnoštvo manjih kafića za zabavu noću i danju. Još da napomenemo da Zrće posjeduje plavu zastavu, što znači čisto more, tuševi, wc-i, spasilačka služba ...Plaža Caska
Nalazi se istočno od Novalje, na mjestu nekadašnjeg rimskog grada koji je, prema legendi, stradao i potonuo u potresu u IV. stoljeću, a čiji se ostaci mogu naći u neposrednoj blizini plaže te na morskom dnu. Pristup moru je mahom pješčan, a ulaz u more šljunčan. Morsko se dno vrlo strmo spušta što plažu čini izrazito dubokom. Na plaži postoji ugostiteljska ponuda te nešto rekreativnih sadržaja.Plaža Planjka
Prekrasna pješčana plaža koja se nalazi sjeverozapadno od Novalje, uz istočnu obalu uvale Stare Novalje. Plaža je prekrivena finim pijeskom, topla je i plitka i odlično uređena. Idealna plaža za roditelje sa malom djecom. Raspolaže s ugostiteljskom ponudom te raznim sportsko rekreativnim sadržajima. Od ljeta 2004. plaža ima Plavu zastavu.Plaža Straško
Plaža Straško, s istoimenim autokampom, nalazi se južno od Novalje, u uvali otvorenoj prema pučini. Duga je oko 1,5 km, nešto je kamenitija od ostalih plaža, a takav je i ulaz u more, ali se nakon nekoliko metara dolazi na pjeskovito dno. Uz plažu se nalazi jedan od najvećih i prirodno najljepših kampova na Jadranu, s ugostiteljskom, zabavnom i sportsko rekreativnom ponudom. Plaža je vrlo popularna jer se nalazi u prekrasnoj borovoj šumi sa puno prirodnog hlada. Od ljeta 2004. godine plaža ima Plavu zastavu.Plaža Sveti duh
Pješčano - šljučana plaža u sklopu privatnog autokampa "Sveti duh". Pola plaže je rezervirano za nudiste.Plaža Ručica
Neotkrivena pješčana plaža do koje se dolazi kroz slikoviti predio zvan Kanjon kod Metajne. Plijeni čistim prozirnim morem i prekrasnim mjesečevim pejsažom.Benedictine Monastery of St. Margaret - Pag
BENEDICTINE MONASTERY OF ST. MARGARET – dating from 1483. Canon Juraj Slovinja. initiated the building of the church. The noble family Mišolić built the church next to the monastery. The chapel with a crypt was erected by the church as well.
Franciscan monastery on the island of Košljun
Franciscan monastery on the island of Košljun - it lies in the middle of the Punat Bay. It seems as if cultural and historical heritage, as well as nature at its best, have settled on this small piece of wooded land amidst the sea. Visitors can admire their archives and library containing over 20,000 volumes, some of which are invaluable rare copies. There is also a very impressive ethnographic museum, a natural history and numismatic collection, as well as a permanent exhibition of sacral art.
The Cathedral of St. Stosija - Zadar
It dates back to the 13th century, the biggest cathedral in Dalmatia and one of the most beautiful examples of Romanesque style of building in Croatia with a floor mosaic dating from the 5th century.
Church of St. Donat in Zadar
CHURCH OF ST. DONAT IN ZADAR - is one of the most famous monuments in Zadar. It has been built in the early 9th century in the early Byzantine tradition in rough pre-Romanesque style of the Early Middle Ages. The church repeats the so-called type of hall round churches appearing all around Europe at that time. Among them it distinguishes with particular originality. It is located in the central part of the historical core of Zadar, it used to be an integral part of the Episcopal complex and served for the religious purposes until 1798.
Šibenik kathedral
ŠIBENIK’S CATHEDRAL – is the most important architectural monument of the Renaissance in Croatia. It is built entirely of stone: limestone and marble from the island of Brač. Building work was started in 1431 up to 1536. The last phase of building was supervised by masters Juraj Dalmatinac and later Nikola Firentinac who gave the cathedral its monumental appearance. The outside border of the church is decorated with 72 Renaissance portraits of the outstanding individuals of that period. The first-rate art of Dalmatian masters has been recognised by registering the Sibenik cathedral into the registry of the world monument heritage of the UNESCO.
Kornati National Park
“On the last day of the Creation God desired to crown His work and thus created Kornati Islands out of tears, stars and breath” (George Bernard Shaw). The National park Kornati is the most densely gathered group of islands in the Mediterranean. It consists of 101 islands on a surface of 224 km2. With its wilderness look and feel it attracts nature lovers, yachtsmen and scuba-divers from around the world. The island coasts facing open sea are steep cliffs up to 80 meters high that plunge vertically into depths of over 100 meters. On the other hand, the coastline facing the mainland descends mildly into pleasant shallow bays suitable for anchoring and swimming. Spending several days exploring the many islands of Kornati National Park can turn into a real adventure.
NP Biokovo
BIOKOVO- is the highest mountain along the Croatian coast. The highest peak is Sv. Jure. Due to its natural particularities it was declared a nature reserve of the area of 19,550 ha. Biokovo Mountain has very interesting geomorphological forms and endemic plant species. High game (mouflons and chamois) is amply represented here.
Diocletians palace of Split
DIOCLETIAN'S PALACE OF SPLIT - the palace has a quadrangular ground-plan with the 215 x 180 m dimensions and occupies the surface of 38 500 m2. This best preserved antique building in Croatia was built of the stone from the island of Brač.
Trogir - Town Museum
TROGIR - is a town-museum in the very meaning of the word. Lovers of cultural and historical monuments, art, original architecture and nice alleys are given the opportunity in Trogir to learn about the manifold and complex heritage - from the Romanesque yard to the modern interiors. The unique his-tori-cal core, Radovan's portal, the art collections which have been arousing excitement among visitors and travellers for centuries offer a tourist beauty, personified in the relief of Kairos as an appropriate souvenir.
Paklenica National Park
The Paklenica National Park is situated in a relatively small area of about 95 square kilometres, from the Adriatic coast up to the highest peaks of Velebit. It's thanks to many natural peculiarities and phenomena that the whole area was proclaimed a national park in 1949. There are two deep canyons in Paklenica: Velika Paklenica and Mala Paklenica. This is the area of unique an unusual blend of the sea and mountains rich in beech and black pine-tree woods, deep canyons vertically cut into the massive of the Velebit, karst formations, unique karst landscape with numerous caves.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
16 interlinked lakes divided into the upper lakes and the lower lakes are the key feature of the entire National Park. Stunning views and the outstanding beauty of the waterfalls, travertine barriers and the surrounding landscapes never end. It attracts with its natural variety and harmony of forms and colours any time of the year.
Krka National park
KRKA NATIONAL PARK – it is one of the most beautiful national parks in Croatia and with its seven travertine waterfalls and a total drop of 242 meters, the Krka River is a natural and karst phenomenon. The Krka National Park is a spacious, largely unchanged region of exceptional and multifaceted natural value, and includes one or more preserved or insignificantly altered ecosystems. There have been detected 860 species and subspecies of plants, Illyrian and Adriatic endemic plants dominating.
Neretva Delta - Metković
NERETVA DELTA – it covers the area of 24,585 ha. The entire delta is anticipated for protection as a nature park. This area hosts a rich collection of plants and animals. According to existing data, there are 34 species of freshwater fish, including three endemic species from the trout family, more then 100 marine fish, seven species of amphibians, 16 species of reptiles and 52 species of mammals. A major attraction in the delta is its water and wetland birds. More than 300 bird species can be seen here, 115 of which nest in the area. When compared to other internationally important wetlands in Europe, the Neretva Delta has a greater number of species, although not as many nesting waterfowl species. The area is most important as a significant European resting and wintering place for migratory birds.
Church of St. Nicholas
CHURCH OF ST. NICHOLAS – it is located in Prahulje, 1km southwest of Nin, was built on a burial mound in the 11th century and it represents the most romantic monument of the history of Nin. The church is the only preserved example of the Romanesque architecture.
