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Croatia belongs to Central European and Mediterranean cultural and civilizational circle and tradition. Rich and valuable cultural and historical heritage testifies to hundreds of years of Croatian presence on this territory. Specific urban culture of coastal and island region is characteristic of towns such as Poreč, Rovinj, Pula, Zadar, Hvar, Korčula i Ston, whereas (Palace of Diocletian), Šibenik (the Cathedral of Sv. Jakov) and Dubrovnik belong to world’s cultural heritage under the protection of UNESCO). |
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 DUBROVNIK
Dubrovnik is one of the best-preserved medieval fortified towns on the Mediterranean, built in the greatest part from 13th to 16th century. Its town walls with towers are completely preserved, and it also boasts of Knežev dvor (Rector’s Palace), the cathedral, Sponza Palace, Franciscan monastery, Lovrijenac fortress. The ancient town belongs to world heritage of UNESCO.
An important cultural event: : Dubrovnik Summer Festival – theatre plays and concerts (July-August) |
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THE TOWN OF ĐAKOVO
Monumental Cathedral-basilica of St. Peter and Paul, known under the name of its architect the bishop of Đakovo and Croatian patron J.J. Storssmayer, as Strossmayer Cathedral, will fascinate you with its beauty. It is said to be the most beautiful cathedral on the territory between Vienna and Istanbul.
Important cultural events: Đakovački vezovi – the festival of popular heritage of the Slavonian region (July)
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THE TOWN OF HVAR
A well-preserved historic whole from 15th century, surrounded by town walls; the oldest town theatre in Europe dating from 1612. |
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THE TOWN OF KNIN
Medieval fortress rising above the town; its surrounding area is one of the richest early medieval archaeological sites in Croatia.
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THE TOWN OF KRAPINA
Paleontological locality Hušnjakovo is one of the most important sites with remains of Neanderthal culture in the world. |
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MARIJA
BISTRICA
Marija Bistrica is the greatest place of pilgrimage to Virgin Mary, situated in the south-eastern part of Hrvatsko Zagorje region on the northern slopes of the Zagrebačka gora mountain, around 30 kilometers away from the capital of Croatia. The place of pilgrimage of Our Lady of Bistrica has through centuries occupied an important central position in spiritual life of the Croatian people. During the year, around 800,000 pilgrims visit Marija Bistrica. |
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MOTOVUN
A picturesque little town-museum situated on the top of a hill. |
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NIN
Nin is the oldest Croatian royal town with a very interesting complex of old town churches. As such, Motovun is a unique town on the Mediterranean. Old Croatian small churches of Sv. Križ and Sv. Nikola from 11th century are the testimony of ancient Croatian culture. |
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OSIJEK
Historical urban centre Tvrđa with many important buildings from 18th and 19th century.
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OTAVICE
Near the town of Drniš in Dalmatinska zagora region – the mausoleum of the family of famous Croatian artist Ivan Meštrović. |
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SPLIT
The historical centre with ancient Palace of Diocletian is one of the most important late Roman historical monuments that have been preserved and a part of the heritage of UNESCO; the Cathedral of Sv. Dujam, old Croatian Church of the Holy Trinity and other important sites.
Important cultural events: Split Summer Festival, theatre plays and concerts (July-August).
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ŠIBENIK
Historical town centre with famous Renaissance Cathedral of Sv. Jakov, a work of Juraj Dalmtinac and Nikola Firentinac and many palaces and churches.
Important cultural events: International Children’s Festival (June-July) |
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VARAŽDIN
Well-preserved Baroque urban whole; a number of valuable palaces, churches and monasteries; a monumental Old town centre and the town cemetery from 19th century, famous for its unique horticulture.
Important cultural events: Varaždin Baroque evenings (September-October) |
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THE TOWN OF VUKOVAR
Prehistorical archaelogical site Vučedol is one of the most important Neolithic sites in Europe; castle Eltz was heavily damaged during Serbian aggression on Vukovar in 1991.
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ZADAR
Historical urban complex with well-preserved town walls, a number of ancient and early medieval monuments – the Roman forum and a unique pre-Romaesque circular Church of Sv. Donat from 9th century. |
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ZAGREB
Historical urban whole of medieval Upper Town and Kaptol, Lower Town built acording to urban plan from the second half of 19th century with a number of parks forming a horseshoe; the Zagreb Cathedral is the most famous cathedral in the country.
Important cultural events: Zagreb Summer Festival (July-August), International Festival of Avant-garde Theatre (June-July), International Folklore Festival (July), Biannual Festival of Contemporary Music (April), International Festival of Puppet Theatre (August-September), the Zagreb World Festival of Animated Films (June)
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