Recognize this place? You should: it's on the 500 kuna bank note! A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage since 1979, this massive Roman palace was built for the retirement of Emperor Diocletian in 350 AD. Read more.
16 sparkling lakes, crashing waterfalls and home to bears, wolves and 120 species of birds, UNESCO World Heritage site Plitvice is not only Croatia's largest national park - it is the most popular. Read more.
The sixth largest Roman amphitheatre in the world, in the 1st century it hosted mainly gladiator fights. Today, thankfully, this has been replaced with rock concerts, opera, ballet and ice hockey. Read more.
The Museum of Contemporary Art is Croatia's biggest and most modern museum. It is also one of the youngest, opening finally in December 2009 after more than 6 years of construction and delays. Read more.
Kilometres of beach make Zadar one of the most romantic destinations in the world, according to National Geographic. But it is installations like Greeting to the Sun and Sea Organ that sets it apart. Read more.
The world's smallest town according to the Guinness Book of World Records, with a population of 17 to 23 - enough people to boast its own day, Hum Day, celebrated in June! Read more.
Originally a travelling exhibition, it picked up so many objects along the way that it finally was permanently installed here in 2010 - and named Most Innovative Museum in Europe the very next year. Read more.
Croatia is famous for sandy beaches. And while the island of Rab is rumoured to be the birthplace of skinny dipping, Rajska plaza is mainly noted for the shallow water, making it ideal for families. Read more.
Its mighty owners may have come and gone - but the Trakošćan is still here! One of the best preserved historic buildings in the country, this castle dates back to the 13th century. Read more.
Stretching over 2 kilometres, these powerful walls have made the old city a safer place to live since the 13th century. These days, they offer a great walk and view over Dubrovnik and the sea! Read more.
