14 Croatian properties inscribed on the World Herritage List

Plitvice Lakes National Park (1979)

Specific geological and hydrogeological phenomenon of karst. The series of 16 bigger and a few smaller lakes, gradually lined up, separated by travertine barriers. Hotels, camps, ski center, hiking

Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of Porec (1997)

The group of religious monuments is where Christianity was established as early as the 4th century, constitutes the most complete surviving complex of its type.

The Cathedral of St James in Šibenik (2000)

- built in period 1431-1535
- illustrates the successful fusion of Gothic and Renaissance art, built by 3 architects
- structure built entirely from stone, using unique construction techniques
- remarkable frieze decorated with 71 sculptured faces of men, women, and children

Historic City of Trogir (1997)

- remarkable example of urban continuity dating back to the Hellenistic period
- many fine public and domestic buildings and fortifications
- beautiful Romanesque churches, Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period

Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian (1979)

built between the late 3rd and the early 4th centuries A.D., remained living area and the base of the town that grew around it.

Stari Grad Plain (2008)

A cultural landscape mainly centering on grapes and olives – preserved ancient Greeks geometrical system of land division practically intact since it was first colonized by Ionian Greeks from Paros in the 4th century BC.

Old City of Dubrovnik (1979)

an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards preserved its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains

INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF HUMANITY

Lacemaking (Lepoglava, Pag, Hvar)
Two-part singing and playing in Istrian Scale
Festivity of Saint Blase, Patron of Dubrovnik
Spring procession of Queens from Gorjani
Annual Carnival Bell Ringers’ Paegent from Kastav
Following the Cross procssion on Island Hvar
Traditional manufacturing of children’s toys from Hrvatsko zagorje

NATIONAL PARKS

Eight national parks have been established in the Republic of Croatia
1. Brijuni (islands)
2. Kornati (islands)
3. Krka (aproach from the sea)
4. Mljet (island)
5. Paklenica (wider area of Zadar)
6. Plitvička jezera – 2 h drive from Zagreb and Zadar, 2,30 h from Sibenik and 3 h from Split)
7. Risnjak (45 min from Rijeka) Sjeverni Velebit

PARKS OF NATURE

11 parks of nature, 2 of them are on islands:
Telascica Bay on Dugi Island
Lastovo

NP BRIJUNI

Archipelago of 14 islands
Native animals, Safari park, Ethno Park,
Ornithological park Soline
Golf court, Tennis courts, Diving
Marina – Mali Brijun
www.brijuni.hr

NP KORNATI

„On the last day of Creation God desired to crown his work and thus created Kornati islands out of tears, stars and breath.”
George Bernard Shaw (1929)

220 km2 : 89 islands, islets and reefs
238 km of coastline
¼ of total park area is land, ¾ of park area belongs to marine ecosystem

Marina Zut
Marina Piskera
www.kornati.hr

NP KRKA

7 waterfalls, Visovac Island, Watermills, Ethno houses, Marina Skradin www.npkrka.hr

NP MLJET

Lakes, island Sv. Marija, Roman Castle, rich vegetation and wildlife - www.mljet.hr

PARK OF NATURE – Telascica Bay

8 km long bay with 5 islets and 25 coves, Lake Mir, cliffs (highest point 161 m)

PARK OF NATURE – Lastovo

46 islands, islets and cliffs, area of island Lastovo 46 km2, 46 churches on archipelago, 46 fields. Rich and diverse flora at archipelago of Lastovo 141 species of vertebrates (118 endangered species). Resting spot for migratory birds (spring, autumn). www.lastovo.org

REPUBLIC OF CROATIA

Area 56,594 km²
Area of the territorial sea 31,067 km²
Population 4,4 mil
Capital City Zagreb

CROATIAN COASTLINE

- 5.835 km long
- 4.058 km accounts for islands, rocks and reefs
- 1.185 island, rocks, reefs
- one of the most indented coastlines in world
- 48 inhabited islands (122.418 inhabitans)
- 600 lighthouses, coastal and harbours lights
- more than 350 natural harbours and marinas suitable for yachts and boats

CLIMATE

MAINLAND: moderate continental climate (partly mountainous climate)

ADRIATIC COAST: mild mediterranean climate
- many sunny days
- dry and hot summers
- mild and rainy winters
- temperature:  January 5-9 °C; August 22-25 °C 
- sea temperature:  Winter 12 °C; Summer 25 °C 
- main winds: bura (NE), jugo (SE), maestral (NW)
- more info: www.meteo.hr

HOW TO GET TO CROATIA

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS:
- Northern Croatia: Zagreb, Osijek
- Along the coast: Pula, Rijeka (on Krk sland), Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik

Smaller International airports (crafts up to 50 seats): Vrsar, Mali Losinj, Brac

INTERNATIONAL FERRY LINES (www.jadrolinija.hr):
Zadar – Ancona,
Split – Stari Grad (Hvar) – Ancona,
Dubrovnik – Bari

High speed hydrofoils from Italy: www.snav.it
1. Ancona – Split (4 h 45 min)
2. Pescara – Stari Grad (Hvar) – Split

TRAIN AND BUS CONNECTIONS

ROAD CONNECTIONS:
Official name: Adriatic highway - goes all the way along coast often refferd to as “Old road” – beautiful scennery, excellent road.

Highway A1 – unofficialy called “Dalmatina” (from Zagreb to Vrgorac)

Notice: Border with Bosnia when going to Dubrovnik

Visa requirements owerview: www.mvpei.hr