Must see Croatia

Fast Facts

Location: In the Mediterranean region East of Adriatic Sea, with Slovenia to its north West, Hungary to its north east, Serbia to its east, and Bosnia & Herzegovina to its south.
Capital City: Zagreb
Language/s: Croatian
Currency: Kuna
Time Zone: CET (UTC + 1), CEST (UTC + 2)
Best Time to Visit: April to September
International Airports: Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Pula, Zadar, Split, and Rijeka

Croatia is a country with strong attachments and deep-rooted traditions. The gleaming sea swishing round alcoves and washing the beaches looks alluring and can be well considered a must see Croatia sightseeing. Croatia in Europe is a marvelous mix of the tradition with trend. Its Slavic culture has strong representations of Italian, Austro-Hungarian, and Venetian trends. So if you are visiting this incredible land with diverse culture and traditions, the be sure to experience one of the best vacations of your life. The Roman and Austro-Hungarian architectural pattern of the churches and other archaeological must see places in Croatia will further intensify your trip.

Zagreb the capital city with its medieval period graciousness, Austro-Hungarian architecture, and the vociferous beer pubs is a typical Croat city. The city is notably an excellent tourist spot in the country as it houses as many as 19 museums, which are all must see Croatia destinations. The lusty nightlife of the city and the glittering pubs and discotheques are excellent destinations for you to have an excellent vacation bash. Further, Solin Zadar is renowned for its Roman archaeological excavations and marvelous churches.

Your trip to this incredible nation gifted with natural wonders and the sleight of Roman craftsmen, will be furthermore exciting if you plan out a trip to sojourn in some of the most renowned cities in the country and explore the sightseeings. The Muzej Museum and the Archaeological Museum of Zagred are two of the must see places in Croatia that are located in the Zagreb city. A storehouse of artistic works by renowned artists like Lorenzetti, VanDyck, Renoir and many more, the Muzej Museum will startle you with its artistic grandeur. Likewise, the Archaeological Museum of Zagred is also renowned art center that showcases Egyptian architectures.

If you venture to other cities like Dubrovnik, Split, Pula, Osijek etc, you can come across exemplary historical prodigies and museums that depict the meticulous artistry and the adroitness of the Roman artists. First start off with the Split city that is abode to the Diocletian Palace, one of the finest creations by the Romans. Being a World heritage Site of the country, the place raises major tourist interests. To walk back in time and further dig out the historical evidences of the country, visit the Archaeological Museum of Splits, the oldest museum and a must see places in Croatia. Next, the statuesque architecture of the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and the Roland's Column in Dubrovnik are must see attractions in Croatia. Pula is yet another city that is home to the marvels of Roman Empire. To grasp the profound ethnicity of the country, step into the Ojisek city to photograph the Tvrda Defensive Fortress and the Museum of Slovenia.

Fly to Dalmatia on the Adriatic coast that stands out with its ragged coastline and emerald-like off shore islands. Plitvice Lakes National Park in the hills of western Croatia is the place for a memorable hike. Other than this, the Komati National Park is the place for nature lovers. If you wish to watch the wild bears just few yards away from you, then this national park is an amazing place for you. The must see Croatia list also includes the Pag Island, owing to its pristine beaches with blue sea water and the wide stretches of woody wilderness all around. The island with it's obscure natural charm, displays the true charm of nature.

When to Visit Croatia

April to September is the best time to spend a vacation in Croatia. Zagreb Biennial of Contemporary Music is held in May and June. July and August are the most crowded months, while September is ideal for camping. Skiing in the hill slopes is popular from December to February.

Travel to and within Croatia

You could reach Croatia either by land, sea, or air. There are regular bus services between Zagreb and Vienna, Zagreb and Sarajevo, Zagreb and Belgrade, and Zagreb and Ljubljana. Other bus services ply between Rijeka in Croatia and Trieste in Italy, between Croatia's Dubrovnik and Montenegro's Kotor, and between Rovinj of Croatia and Ljubljana of Slovenia.

Train services connect Vienna to Zagreb, Budapest to Zagreb, Belgrade to Zagreb, Venice to Zagreb, and Ljubljana to Zagreb. Regular ferry services operate between Italian and Croatian ports.

Zagreb is the main international airport of Croatia, the others being at Dubrovnik, Pula, Split, Rijeka, and Zadar.

Within Croatia bus services are economical and convenient. Train travel is also a cheaper alternative though slower. Of course cars can be used for traveling within Croatia.

List of must see places in Croatia:

Tvrda
Museum of Slavonia
Osijek
The Forum in Pula
The Arena in Pula
Pula
Diocletian Palace
Split
Archaeological Museum of Split
Roland's Column
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Medvednica
Zagreb
Archaeological Museum of Zagreb
Muzej Museum
Dubrovnik
Solin Zadar
Komati National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Dalmatia
Pag Island