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Sunday, 29 November 2015

CROATIA - Split

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Split is the largest city of the region of Dalmatia and is the second largest city of Croatia. Founded in the 4th Century BC, Split houses the Diocletian’s Palace which is known to be the most complete remains of a Roman palace. While other Roman palaces lies in ruins, here in Split you can actually see an actual Roman palace. The Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Saturday, 21 November 2015

CROATIA - Trogir


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Trogir is an old Croatian town first inhabited by Greeks and Romans, not far away from Split. It is world-famous as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a title it gained thanks to a fabulous mixture of well-preserved Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque buildings.

Friday, 13 November 2015

CROATIA - Zadar

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Zadar is the 5th largest city in Croatia with a population of about 75,000. It is also the centre of its region and the historic capital of Dalmatia. It has a rich history dating from prehistoric times. This is evident in its numerous archaeological findings in the city centre.


Saturday, 7 November 2015

CROATIA - Plitvice Lakes National Park

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Plitvice Lakes National Park is the largest national park in Croatia. It was founded in 1949 and listed in UNESCO World Heritage register in 1979. The beauty of the National Park lies in its 16 interconnected crystalline lakes and a series of waterfalls, set in deep woodland. The lakes are definitely a must-see in Croatia. Located roughly halfway between Zagreb and Zadar, most people usually depart from these two cities to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park.