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The Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia’s most popular tourist attraction, was granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1979. Located roughly halfway between capital city Zagreb and Zadar on the coast, the lakes are definitely a must-see. Read more…

Pula is one of Istria’s most authentic and complex cities. Unlike other Istrian destinations, Pula has a flourishing life apart from the tourist business. It’s an important shipbuilding centre, an industry that dates back to the days when it was an important naval port under the Austro-Hungarian empire. Read more…

When Zagreb  gets too hectic, its stressed-out denizens head to Samobor, in Zagrebacka (Zagreb) County for a little R & R. With covered bridges, a trickling brook stocked with trout and two-storey red-roofed houses, Samobor looks almost unreal. Just walking around sooths the spirit. Read more…

When sightseeing, it’s a good idea to first head for Trg Bana Jelacica, the main square in the city. From here you are within walking distance of all the major attractions. (Furthermore, the main tourist office is at no. 11 in the square! Head here to pick up useful leaflets, brochures and maps.) Read more…

A city on the right bank of the Drava river in north-western Croatia, 79 km northeast of Zagreb; elevation 173 m; population 42,952. Economic and cultural centre of the Zagorje and Medimurje regions. Chief occupations include farming, viticulture and livestock breeding. Read more…