Croatia Travel Guide

Trogir’s old-city evolved within the medieval city-walls, on a small island which is connected to the mainland and Ciovo Island by bridges.

Its narrow streets, churches and its Romanesque-, Gothic-, Renaissance-style dwellings, imbue it a truly medieval atmosphere. The old-city has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997.

One of the city’s symbols, and its main tourist attraction, is the St. Lawrence Cathedral in the main square; built between the 13^th and 15^th centuries, it incorporates elements of the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance styles in equal measure.

Dubrovnik is known as “The Pearl of the Adriatic”, Dubrovnik with its matchless setting, comfortable climate, historic and cultural heritage, beautiful environment and beaches, is deservedly popular with the tourists.

The city-wall bounding the historic centre is in places 25 metres high, and with its 15 towers, 5 bastions and two corner-fortifications, it made the city impregnable.

The agglomeration of monuments in the historic centre has remained unscathed and now appears on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city’s wide selection of museums, cultural programmes and festivals, make it South-Dalmatia’s artistic and cultural centre.

Split provides a first-class base from which to explore the beauty spots and places of interest along the neighbouring Adriatic coast; it is also the departure point for the ferry services to the nearby South-Dalmatian islands.

Split’s most important monument is Diocletian’s Palace, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The walls of the Palace embrace Split’s historic centre.

Pula first became a thriving centre during the time of the Roman conquest of Istria when it served as a military base for the Romans. The city’s second golden-age occurred during the 19^th century, when it became an Austrian naval base. 

The city’s most important tourist attraction is the elliptical Roman amphitheatre, built during the reign of Emperor Augustus, which, during its heyday, was capable of seating twenty-three thousand spectators.

The Gemina Gate, built during the 2^nd century, was once part of the former city-wall; behind it is the Archaeological Museum, in the garden of which can be found the ruins of the one-time Roman Theatre. The Gate of Hercules was built in the middle of the 1^st century. Pula’s beaches are to be found in the south-west quarter of the city.