30 Famous Landmarks in Croatia to Visit Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

30 Famous Landmarks in Croatia to Visit Visual Story

This article features 30 famous landmarks in Croatia to visit, including historical and natural landmarks...

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Croatia Famous Landmarks

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Ovcara Memorial Center

The Ovcara Memorial Center in Vukovar honours and tells the stories of victims of the...

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Dubrovnik Synagogue

The Old Synagogue in Dubrovnik, or Dubrovnik Synagogue, is the world's oldest Sefardic synagogue that...

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Advent in Zagreb

While not a year-long landmark, Advent in Zagreb is still a famous landmark worth mentioning...

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Croatian Museum of Naïve Art

Located in Zagreb, the Croatian Museum of Naïve Art is a fine art museum that...

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Mimara Museum

Mimara Museum is housed within a beautiful 18th-century building in Zagreb and was established in...

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Historical Landmarks in Croatia

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Diocletian's Palace

Diocletian's Palace was constructed for the Roman emperor Diocletian. While the start date of construction...

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Dubrovnik Bell Tower

As the name suggests, Dubrovnik Bell Tower is located in the city of Dubrovnik. This...

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Dubrovnik City Walls

One of the most well-known Croatia historical sites is the Dubrovnik City Walls. This world-famous...

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Dubrovnik Old Town

Dubrovnik Old Town is the location of the Dubrovnik City Walls and Dubrovnik Bell Tower...

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Klis Fortress

Klis Fortress is located in Klis, close to Split. This medieval fortress is one of...

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Gric Tunnel

One of the best things to do in Zagreb, Croatia is exploring the Grič Tunnel...

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Pula Arena

Pula Arena is one of the most famous landmarks of Croatia. The structure is one...

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Salona Roman Ruins

Salona was the capital city of the Roman province of Dalmatia. Today, Salona is named...

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Trakošćan Castle

Another of the 13th-century historic landmarks in Croatia to see is Trakošćan Castle in Bednja...

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Fortica Fortress

Located in Hvar, Fortica Fortress is a unique Spanish fortress that was constructed in the...

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Natural Landmarks in Croatia

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Kamenjak National Park

Kamenjak National Park, or Cape Kamenjak Nature Park, sits on the southern tip of Istria...

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Krka National Park

Another beautiful national park to visit is Krka National Park. Located in Lozovac, the park...

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Plitvice Lakes National Park

Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the top attractions in Croatia for outdoor enthusiasts...

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Odysseus Cave

Odysseus Cave is a limestone cave located on the island of Mljet. This cave is...

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Solta Island

Šolta Island is a pretty island that is one of the most popular Croatian destinations...

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Zlatni Rat Beach

If you're visiting Croatia for some European winter sun, a trip to Zlatni Rat Beach...

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Famous Buildings in Croatia

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The Cathedral of St James in Šibenik

The Cathedral of St James in Šibenik was constructed between the 15th and 16th centuries...

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Dalmatia Tower

One of the most modern landmarks in Split is the Dalmatia Tower which opened in...

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Lotrščak Tower

Lotrščak Tower is situated in the Gornji grad area of Zagreb. Constructed in the 13th...

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Zagreb TV Tower

The Zagreb TV Tower is the tallest structure in Croatia, standing at 563 feet tall...

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Croatian National Theatre

The Croatian National Theatre is located in the capital city of Zagreb and has been...

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Zagreb Cathedral

The Cathedral of Zagreb is the country's second tallest building after the Dalmatia Tower and...

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Monuments in Croatia

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Stone Flower

The Stone Flower is a more modern landmark in Croatia. This structure was built in...

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Mačkamama

Mačkamama is a unique statue located in Osijek, Croatia's fourth largest city. The sculpture is...

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Glagolitic Alley

Glagolitic Alley features eleven monuments that were constructed between 1977 and 1985. This monument was...

Conclusion

In Conclusion

Croatia has an array of amazing landmarks to see. Whether you want to see centuries-old...

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