Croatia is a very beautiful country located in the Southern Europe. It is surrounded by Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro. It has a rich cultural background and history. That is why thousands of tourists come to Croatia to enjoy the beauty of Croatia. There are some particular places worth visiting in Croatia.
Here are the Places to see in Croatia:
Muzej Museum:
This grand museum is located in Zagreb, a major city of Croatia. Here you can see the works of arts by world renowned artists like Lorenzetti, Renoir, Dyck and other famous artists. The museum not only contains the paintings but also depicts pre historic exhibits.
Archeological Museum of Zagreb:
This museum has a huge collection of artifacts from Egypt. Here only you can find the Zagreb Mummy with its bandages still intact. Apart from these collections of 400,000 objects, it also has stone monuments from Roman period.
Medvednica:
This is a grad fortress and it is located in the Medvedgard mountain. It is still in a good condition and you can view the whole city from this Fortress and take a leisurely stroll enjoying the atmosphere. It will be a memorable experience for you.
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary:
It is situated in Dubrovnik which is called as the Pearl of the Adriatic.. It is believed to have been erected by Richard. This is a major tourist landmark in Dubrovnik.
Roland’s Column:
This is a stone flag staff which is also located in Dubrovnik. You should never miss to visit this monument when you visit Croatia. It is also called as Orlando’s Column.
Archaeological Museum of Split:
It is an oldest museum of Croatia and it has some of the oldest artifacts you could ever find which date back to when the Greeks were ruling the Adriatic. Here, the stone epitaph collections are a Must-see and you can also the collection of Roman and Greek artifacts.
Diocletian Palace:
This is a UNESCO world heritage spot and it has many ancient and historical buildings. It attracts thousands of visitors due to its charm and it has become a frequently visited spot by visitors in Croatia.
The Arena of Pula:
The Arena of Pula is located in Pula and it is recognized as the biggest Roman Amphitheatres that remain till today in the entire world. This place was later saved from the Venetian people who were stealing the stones from here and tried to keep in their houses as decorative objects. So, this spot also is a major place to visit in Croatia.
The Forum in Pula:
This is main square of Pula City. Here, there is an ancient city hall erected in the sixteenth century. The interesting part of this square is that some parts of it were built using the pieces taken from an old temple.
Tvrda:
It is also a defensive fortress built in the eighteenth century. It is located in Osijek. This is a well protected military compound that has many beautiful buildings. Here, you can also see the Museum of Slovenia that dates back to the Roman Kingdom. Tvrda becomes alive and vibrant during night time as the tourists and locals throng here to have drinks and party.
So, Croatia has everything you are looking for in a beautiful city and it is a country you should visit without fail in your life.