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Dubrovnik’s Old Town: A Small Republic with a Global Past
Walking through Dubrovnik's marble streets, it is easy to forget that this little Croatian city once rivaled Venice as a Mediterranean naval powerhouse. The Old City of Dubrovnik, surrounded by 2 kilometers of stone walls …
Plitvice Lakes: Travertine Dams that Build Themselves
Plitvice Lakes National Park appears to be a line of turquoise lakes connected by waterfalls at first glance, but the geology that constantly reshapes the landscape is what really interests visitors. The park, …
A Small Country with a Large Diaspora
According to the 2021 census, Croatia has approximately 3.9 million residents; however, the number of Croatians residing abroad is expected to be several million more, scattered across Europe, the …
Hvar and Split as Youth Hotspots: Festivals, Nightlife, and Island Hopping
According to recent tourist evaluations, Croatia is drawing an increasing number of younger travelers, particularly millennials and Generation Z, who are drawn to the country's nightlife, festivals, and …
Lace, Processions, and Intangible Heritage: Hvar’s Living Catholic Traditions
Beyond stone walls and palaces, Croatia's culture is recognised through intangible heritage, and the island of Hvar is a prime example. The "Za Križen" (Following the Cross) procession in Hvar, celebrated every …
Adriatic Karst and the Kornati Islands: A Sea Full of Stone
Croatia has the largest indented coastline in the Mediterranean, with 1,777 kilometers of mainland shore and almost 4,000 miles of extra shoreline on 1,246 islands, islets and reefs. Much of this environment is …
How Croatians Travel: Half the Population on the Move
Croatia is well-known as a destination for foreign tourists, but Croatians are also frequent travelers. According to a 2024 statistics report on tourist activities in the population, around 54% of citizens …
Dubrovnik’s “Year of UNESCO” 2024: Celebrating Tangible and Intangible Heritage
Dubrovnik declared 2024 as a "Year of UNESCO World Heritage," emphasizing a rare distinction: the city has UNESCO inscriptions for both its Old Town (tangible heritage) and parts of its performing arts and …
Diocletian’s Palace in Split: A Roman Emperor’s Retirement Home Turned City Core
In Split, daily life takes place inside the ruins of a Roman imperial palace. Diocletian, the Roman emperor, ordered the construction of a huge walled complex on the Dalmatian coast between 295 and …
Velebit and the Dinaric Alps: A Mountain Wall above the Sea
Driving along the Adriatic Highway, travelers frequently notice a stark contrast: a serene blue sea on one side and a constant grey mountain wall on the other. The Velebit range, part of the Dinaric Alps, runs parallel …
Catholic Rituals in Everyday Life: Beyond Churches and Pilgrimages
While statistics show that about 79% of Croatia's population identifies as Catholic, the social significance of this affiliation becomes obvious when observed in everyday life. In many towns and …
National Parks as Tourism Flagships: From Waterfalls to Sailing Routes
Croatia's national parks have emerged as key foundations of the country's tourism identity, providing experiences that stand out from congested ancient cities and seaside resorts. Plitvice Lakes, with its …
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