Best Places to visit in Croatia | Traveler by Unique
It may be quite impossible to explore all the over 1000 islands of Croatia at one sweeping visit, but you can visit some of the standout beautiful places for a memorable tour experience. We have carefully penned-down some of the exquisite places to see during your next visit to Croatia.
Zagreb
The capital city of Croatia is perfectly located and easy to reach as a meeting point of good transportation networks of the road, air rail. The medieval architecture, museums, quality sporting, and great entertainment events make Zagreb a city that beckons tourists. There are quite a number of places of history to visit in Zagreb such as the Museum of Broken Relationships specifically dedicated to relics of broken affairs, the imposing St. Mark’s Church with its medieval style, the Cathedral of Zagreb, the Upper Town, Maksimir Park, and Zagreb Funicular & Lotrščak Tower views.
Cavtat
If you are looking for a serene and smaller town to hole-in away from the massive-load of other tourists, Cavtat is a great place for you. It is a short boat ride distance from the ever-busy city of Dubrovnik. It is a town with great places to unleash your appetite. There are several restaurants overlooking the Adriatic such as the Bugenvila. You can visit the relics of the hotels of Kupari, once a military resort and hotel which was shattered during the last Croatia war. It is preserved for a memory.
Split
Split is located on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea spread over a central peninsula. As the second-largest city of Croatia after Zagreb, Split is a place to visit in Croatia as it holds historical memories, great foodie spots, and several monumental attractions. Spending a day or two in Split will afford you see the old retirement palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian built in 305 AD, climb the Bell Tower of St. Domnius Cathedral located within the palace. You can explore the Old Town; the Riva Promenade lined with palm trees, and also climbs the famous Marjan Hill.
Osijek
Eager to know more about the history of Croatia? Then you need a visit to this 4th largest city in Croatia. It housed a number of historic monuments such as the Monument to the Croatian War Veterans and the Fićo Stomping Tank. You can stroll to Europska Avenija to admire some of Osijek’s most preserved heritage facades. There are large collections of Baroque buildings to behold and the imposing buildings of Church of St. Peter and St. Paul located on Ante Starcevic Square cannot miss your curious gazes.
Osijek is known as the ‘food bowl’ of Croatia serving yummy food and wine in all the restaurants making it a real foodie destination. There are many wineries dotting the Slavonia’s countryside.
On the outskirt of the city, you will find the Kopački Rit wetlands, a well-maintained premier nature reserve.
Dubrovnik
A tour to Croatia without a visit to Dubrovnik is not complete as this city host more tourists than any other town or city in Croatia. Donned with great landscapes, unrivaled history, enchanting adventure, and irresistible cuisine, Dubrovnik is a place you should visit. You can visit the wonders of the City Walls, the Rector’s Palace. You can nip your visit of Dubrovnik with a ride on the impressive cable car or go on adventurous kayaking. You can boost your experience with a short but exciting boat ride to Lokrum Island for amazing landscapes. If you are a fan of the Game of Thrones, you may visit some of the important show locations.