For the last few years I have really wanted to visit Croatia or more specifically; Dubrovnik. Not only is it fun to say but it is so incredibly beautiful and I'm sure as with any other destination; photos just wont do it justice. To me Croatia seems like a little fishing country, but with big beautiful blue waters and tremendous mountain ranges.
The weather is medium to fair and the scenery is just about as perfect as you can get! If you plan on visiting Croatia anytime in the future you might want to take a gander at some of the places I have listed below that you might be interested in staying at along with a few restaurants and attractions that might intrigue you!
The three "cities" as they call them are going to be Dubrovnik, Hvar Town and Split, however, the main and most popular city of all is called Zagreb which got its start as 2 medieval fortress towns atop hills overlooking over the Sava River, and was born-again in the Baroque period as the center of business, perfectly located on routes connecting Central Europe to the Adriatic Sea. Nowadays, Zagreb is the center of contemporary Croatia's culture, artistic production, athletics, and academics, but its history is not forgotten.
The extraordinary flux of medieval looms, 19th century castles, alfresco marketplaces, and historical cathedrals, make Zagreb the idyllic city to explore! Now a little bit about our aforementioned cities shall we?
Lord Byron was not overstating the matter when he professed Dubrovnik the pearl of the Adriatic. Dubrovnik is clearly special. A spectacular curtain of walls surrounds marble streets and baroque buildings that ooze a pearly light in the Adriatic sun.
The main pedestrian thoroughfare, Placa, is a melange of cafes and stores with outstanding monuments at either end. Church Buildings, monasteries and museums embellished with exquisitely carved stone recall an eventful history and a vibrant artistic custom.
Beyond the urban center is a godlike landscape of beaches, wooded peninsulas and a sea strewn with lavish islands! Best places to eat; Gil's, Konoba Pupo, Casa Restaurant, Dundo Maroje, and Mea Culpa. Places you should see while you are there; Old Town, Ancient City Walls, Island of Lokrum, Lapad, and Elafiti Islands.
First it was yachts now it's mega-yachts. Stunning Hvar Island is now a required stop for restless international trend-spotters always alert to the latest island paradise. Hvar merits the respect, for it is the sunniest and greenest of the Croatian islands. Called the Croatian Madeira, Hvar gets 2724 hours of sunshine every single year.
The astounding interior is a diorama of lavender plains, peaceful villages and pine-covered hills. Between protective pine-covered slopes and the azure Adriatic, historical Hvar town exudes more than a whiff of Venice.
It was under Venetian rule that Hvar's citizens developed the fine stone-carving skills that resulted in a cornucopia of beautifully ornamented buildings. Hvar's wide harbour extends its open arms to the ocean while a long seaboard promenade, dotted with moderate rocky beaches, unfolds from end to end. For more action, hop on a launch to the Pakleni islands, famous for nude sunning.
The biggest city on the Adriatic Coast, seaboard delight Split has been under Roman, Venetian, Austrian, French, Italian and Yugoslav command. There is an abundance of restaurants and wine cellars.
Land Sites such as Diocletian's Palace and Mausoleum, the Grgur Ninski Statue and the Cathedral and Bell Tower of St. Domnius justify its placement as a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site. The city's coves offer various lovely beaches, including central Bacvice. Ferries connect Split to Dalmatian summer resort hotels.
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