Travelers Guide To Croatia Ebook
Travelers Guide To Croatia Ebook
Travelers Guide To Croatia Ebook
Croatia: Intro
Croatia is a small but diverse country, stretching between the Mediterranean and continental
regions of Southeastern Europe. This mini guide takes you to the most popular summer
destinations in Croatias coastal region of Dalmatia, centering around the city of Split.
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb, and the currency is Croatian Kuna. Croatia entered the European
Union in 2013.
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Chapter 2
This Latin inscription can be found above the entrance into the Lovrijenac Fort in
Dubrovnik. Freedom was and still is, the leitmotif of the city of Dubrovnik and its
inhabitants.
Located right on the entrance to the Adriatic Sea, Dubrovnik was an important transit point between the
East and the West, especially in the Medieval times when the New World had not been discovered yet. The
Mediterranean was, therefore, where all important and rich harbours flourished, transferring goods from
East to the West.
Merchants from the Medieval Republic of Dubrovnik travelled freely wherever they wanted and the city
developed a respectable fleet that travelled all over the world. While travelling, Dubrovnik merchants
werent interested in conquering lands theyd been to, but were sailing under a white flag and were only
interested in trading. The white flag contained a word in Latin: Libertas, which means freedom.
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What to do in Dubrovnik?
The walls of Dubrovnik are the most
recognisable symbol of the city,
making tiny Croatia well-known all
Explore the Medieval Old Town
over the world. The walls are 1940 Walk the Dubrovnik city walls
meters long, up to 6 meters wide and
Discover the Game of Thrones filming
25 meters high. Today a wonderful
open-air museum, the walls were locations
originally built to defend the city and Stroll the buzzing Stradun Promenade
the harbour from foreign threat.
Visit the neighbouring Lokrum Island
Tourists enjoy fantastic views over the
Adriatic from five different fortresses Take a cable car up to Sr Mountain
and sixteen towers and bastions. One Embark on a sea kayaking tour around
of the fortresses, the St Lovrijenac
Dubrovnik walls
Fort, is often called Gibraltar of
Dubrovnik. Enjoy the wine tour of Konavle region
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Where to stay in Dubrovnik?
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Chapter 3
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The wonderful Diocletians Palace in Split was
built around 300 AD near Salona, a capital of
the Roman province of Dalmatia. The Emperor
built it as his retirement home.
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What to do in Split?
Guided Tour of Diocletians Palace
Game of Thrones Tour of Split
Day Trip to Trogir with its Medieval Old
Town
Day Trip to Solin, a home to Ancient
Roman Amphitheatre
Rafting on the Cetina River
Sea kayaking & snorkeling
Ziplining above the Cetina River
Biking around Split
Visit to Splits Archaeological Museum
Day Trip to Hvar Island
Day Trip to Bol on Bra Island
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Where to stay in Split?
Hotel Marmont****
Hotel Luxe****
Hotel Marul****
Hotel Park*****
Hotel Dioklecijan****
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Chapter 4
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Where to stay in Hvar?
Hotel Amfora****
Hotel Adriana****
Hotel Riva****
Hotel Fortuna****
The Palace Hvar Hotel***
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Chapter 5
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The Zadar sea organs are a unique example of modern architecture.
The project was finished in 2005 and is one of this citys most famous
attractions. The organs are the work of the Croatian architect Nikola
Bai and consist of several stairs that descend into the sea, with
pipes underneath the stairs producing the sound.
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Where to stay in Zadar?
Hotel Niko****
Hotel Bastion****
Tinel Residence****
Hotel Kolovare****
Hotel Mediteran***
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Chapter 6
In Dalmatia the most popular food is guess what fish! Dalmatian cuisine is
heavily influenced by Italian and generally Mediterranean cuisine. The fresh fish
from the Adriatic Sea is usually served with swiss chard and potatoes.
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Paticada is the traditional Dalmatian meat dish,
usually served with a side of home-made gnocchi or
pasta. It is a stewed beef dish cooked with prunes,
nutmeg, bacon, wine and other ingredients for up
to 6 hours
Roasted lamb under the bell (bell is usually called
peka) is very popular in mountainous and coastal
parts of Croatia. The meat and potatoes are placed
in a baking pan, covered with large clay or metal
bell. The dish is then placed in the oven and
covered with lots of hot coals, so that it can slowly
cook in its own juices.
Roata is a delicious custard dessert from
Dubrovnik region, similar to crme brle. It was
named after the special type of rose liqueur, which
gives the cake its special aroma.
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