Croatia has been a crossroads between the East and West for centuries. Once a Greek colony, later a Roman province.
Croatia’s diverse and turbulent heritage has turned the nation into a true cultural jewel; its patrimony rich with influences from these periods.
From castles, churches and theatres to food, wine and music, we've put together a list of nine places you should visit to get your dose of Croatian culture.
1- Rijeka, EU Capital of culture 2020
Rijeka has impressive neoclassical architecture, a vibrant city centre and a lively central market.
2- Zagreb
Zagreb is a reflection of the Austro-Hungarian empire.
3- Zadar
You can explore 3,000 years of history in Zadar.
4- Sibenik
Historic Sibenik has two UNESCO sites.
5- Primošten
An island in its past life, Primošten has preserved the architectural features of a medieval Mediterranean fishing village.
6- Trogir
It is famously known as a ‘town museum’.
7- Split
A historical jewel with its old town and the 1,700-year-old Diocletian palace.
8- Hvar and Stari Grad
Hvar has been inhabited since prehistoric times.
9- Dubrovnik
It’s called the Pearl of the Adriatic for a reason.
