Popular Destinations in Croatia
Dubrovnik
One of the most significant tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea,
Dubrovnik borders the Adriatic Sea. The extremely popular tv show, Game of
Thrones has been shot in Dubrovnik and fans from across the world continue
to throng Dubrovnik. Also dubbed as 'Pearl of the Adriatic,' Dubrovnik is
renowned for its magnificent seafront location on the Dalmatian coast.
Historically, the seaport city has been prosperous due to flourishing
maritime trade. Dubrovnik’s distinct Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, is lined with elegant Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance monasteries,
churches, and palaces. Major attractions in Dubrovnik include St. Blaise
Church, Sponza Palace, Rector’s Palace, St. Lawrence Fortress, Dubrovnik
Cathedral, Dominican Monastery, St. Saviour Church, Franciscan Church and
Monastery, and Lazzarettos of Dubrovnik. The city is an abode to artistic
and intellectual elite of Croatia. Dubrovnik is home to several cultural
institutions such as Museum of Modern Art Dubrovnik, Homeland War Museum,
Maritime Museum, and Ethnographic Museum Rupe. Dubrovnik Summer Festival is
among the city’s most popular festivals.
Zagreb
Capital and the largest city of Croatia, Zagreb is in the northwest of the
country at the southern slopes of Medvednica Mountain, along the Sava
River. Established in the 11th century, the inland city is the
political and cultural hub of Croatia. Zagreb is renowned for its distinct
Austro-Hungarian architecture, neo-baroque, secessionist, and art deco
buildings are found all over the city. Visitors here will come across
several architectural landmarks such as Zagrab Cathedral, St. Mark’s
Church, Lotrscak Tower, Stone Gate, Gric Tunnel, and Croatian National
Theater. The cultural city is lined with several museums, such as Museum of
Broken Relationships, Mimara Museum, Croatian History Museum, Croatian
Museum of Naive Art, Art Pavilion, Archaeological Museum in Zagreb,
Croatian Natural History Museum, Museum of Illusions, Museum of Arts and
Crafts, and Museum of Contemporary Art. Nature lovers can explore Maksimir
Park, Zagreb Botanical Garden, Lake Jarun, Medvednica Mountain, Sljeme
Mountain, and Zagreb Zoo.
Rijeka
Rijeka is the prime seaport and third largest city in Croatia. The city is
positioned on Kvarner Bay, which is a cove of Adriatic Sea. Rijeka is
strategically positioned and boasts a deep-water port. The city has been a
significant transportation and transition hub for centuries and is known as
a gateway to Croatia’s islands. Rijeka’s main promenade, Korzo is lined
with majestic Habsburg-era buildings. The Zajc Croatian National Theatre
has ceiling paintings by Gustav Klimt. The city is lined with churches,
museums, and galleries, such as Trsat Castle, Rijeka Cathedral, Maritime
and History Museum of the Croatian Coast, Our Lady of Trsat, Museum of the
City of Rijeka, Natural History Museum Rijeka, Our Lady of Lourdes, Palace
Modello, and Frankopanski Castle. For panoramic views of the islands of
Kvarner Bay, visitors should make their way to the Trsat Castle Complex.
Rijeka is also known for annually hosting the biggest carnival in Croatia.