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Captivating Croatia: Vacationing In The Mediterranean

Panoramic image of Trogir. This image is combination of 11 images.

The country of Croatia is located in Central Europe and lies in the Mediterranean Sea. The Croatian culture can be traced back to a fourteenth century long history, which has been influenced by the diversity of many different cities and historical monuments. Tourism in the country is popular and every year, an average of 10 million people visited Croatia.

Touring the countries many historical areas and monuments will tell visitors the story of the “old” Mediterranean. The Euphrasian Basilica lies in the county of Porec, the complex is designed around Byzantine art and because of its unique style and architectural beauty, it was named a World Heritage Site in 1997. The most stunning feature of the church is the mosaics which date back to the 6th century, art experts the world over believe them to be the finest example of Byzantine art in the world.

The town of Trigor, lies on the harbor of the Adriatic coast and is considered to be the historic center of Croatia. Trigor was founded in the 3rd century, by Greek colonists from the island of Vis. Trigor has a culture rich in Roman, Grecian and Venetian roots, the city has listed as a World Heritage Site since 1997. The city has ten churches, a fort and numerous palaces dating back from the 15th century, which means plenty of places for visitors to take advantage of the finest examples of Renaissance and Baroque architecture in the world.

Another area of interest is the Krka National Park central Dalmatia. The park is named after the river that surrounds it and was originally intended for scientific and cultural value. After being declared a national park in 1985, it became the seventh area in Croatia to be designated in this manner. While in the region, another interesting location to explore is the Briibirska Glavica archeological site. Because of favorable climatic conditions, the area has an extensive source of potable water, fertile lands and open pastures. The area is ripe with other archeological remains such as Cucevo, Necven, Bogocin, Kljucica and Burnum fortresses which date back to Romanic times.

In Pula, Croatia, people are drawn to the Arena. The structure dates to the 1st century B.C. and is the largest and most intact of all the two-hundred Roman amphitheaters in the world. The arena is made of limestone and timber, there are fifteen gates, underground tunnels, stores and shops. In 1932, the Arena was the site for military ceremonies, theatrical performances and still has seating available for 5,000 people.

Being called the “pearl of the Adriatic”, the town of Dubrovnik is in the south of Croatia. The area is one of the most common tourist destination on the Adriatic The Dubrovnik Summer Festival is very popular with tourists. The festival began in 1949, and runs between July 10th and August 25th every year. During this time period, artists from around the world flock to Dubrovnik and entertain the citizens and tourists who are visiting.

In the year 1516, construction of the Spoza Palace began. The structure was originally designed to be a custom-house, showcasing Renaissance and Gothic architecture by designer Paskoje Milicevic. By the end of the 16th century the palace had become the cultural heartbeat of the city and a meet place for scholars, merchants and the wealthy. Today, the palace is open to the public and there is an art gallery, gardens and informative tour guides available to guests.

The Hotel Phoenix is an impressive three-star hotel located in the heart of Zagreb. A few amenities of the hotel are 24-hour security, a restaurant, bar, terrace and the only Latin-themed nightclub in Croatia. For the person seeking a more distinguished up-scale setting, the Palace Hotel is perfect. The hotel was first opened in 1891 and done in Art Nouveau-style architecture.

Croatia is a country steeped in deep historical and cultural heritage. Visitors can tour various museums, galleries, architecture, national parks and World Heritage Sites. Croatia has 1,185 islands and miles of endless beaches to explore and discover. The country is well-known for its natural beauty and considered by many to be the last destination on the Adriatic where one can experience an old-world version of the Mediterranean.