Croatian Largest
Cities
Discover the largest cities to visit in
Croatia
Over the past few years, more and more people
have been discovering what a wonderful vacation destination Croatia can be. From the coast to the mountains to the
ancient cities, there is something appealing for everyone. Some of the most popular vacation areas in the country
are the largest cities of Croatia - Rijeka, Zagreb (the capital), Dubrovnik, and Split.
Rijeka
The city of Rijeka is one of the main seaports in
Croatia and it located on Kvarner Bay. It is the third largest city in
Croatia. It was built well over a thousand years ago, and has a rich, deep history. Any visitor to the city will
find himself or herself overwhelmed with things to do. Visit the Croatian National Theater, the Natural History
Museum, or take a walk to the beach. You can also book adventure tours or visit one of the nearby nature
parks.
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The city
of Rijeka is located in Kvarner Bay and it's part of Croatia's Istria region,
one of the most popular tourist regions. (Image by
Paulinas via Pixabay.com) |
Zagreb
Situated
inland, Zagreb is the capital city of Croatia, as
well as the largest city. It is filled with wonderful restaurants and hotels, as well as a number of great
sights, such as the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Zagreb City Museum, and the
Ethnological Museum. You will also find a number of shops in the city as well so that you can get some unique
souvenirs to take home with you.
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Zagreb's
skyline photos usually include the Cathedral of the Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary - seen here on
left. (Image by
Pixabay.com) |
Split
Located in Dalmatia, on Croatia's
coastline, Split is the second largest city in Croatia, and it
is one of the most popular among vacationers. This is a very old city, located on the eastern shore of the
Adriatic. It was actually founded as a Greek Colony. Perhaps the most famous tourist spot in this city is the
Palace of Diocletian, which as constructed more than 1700 years ago. The Archeological Museum, the Marjan Forest
Park, and the Mestrovic Gallery are also great spots to visit.
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As the
centre of Dalmatian region and Croatia's 2nd largest city, Split has become
one of Croatia's most popular destinations. (Image
by Paulinas via Pixabay.com) |
Dubrovnik
The famous walled city of
Dubrovnik is the southernmost city in Croatia. The walls around the
city date back to the 13th century, and a walk through the Old Town section of the city can actually make one feel as
though he or she has stepped back in time. Besides touring the City Walls and looking at the watchtowers, one can
visit Rector’s Palace or even spend the day relaxing at the beach.
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Surrounded by its medieval walls, Dubrovnik city is one of the most recognizable
Croatia's tourism brands. (Image by Ivan
Bagic via Pixabay) |
The cities mentioned above are only a few of the
great places in Croatia. You can find a number of different
villages, towns, and even campground in the country so that you can find the perfect vacation.
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