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Legend Fast road with access road Two-way three-lane highway with link road Fast road with link road Motorway to be opened in 2009 Major road Roads of the smallest Regional road Local road towns in the world Metalled road THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS OF Panoramic road Many civilizations and cultures have come and gone in Istria, all of them leaving Motorway or fast road under construction much more than mere stories of history. In this small area you will come upon many Distance in km tiny towns. Some were established as fishing villages, some are fortified medieval Mountain pass, showing altitude towns, and some date from antiquity. Perched atop almost every peak of inland Istria they all have their own characteristic streets, square, church and town loggia. Railroad Discover why Hum is called the smallest town in the world, and what inspired the Cable car French writer Jules Verne to locate the plot of one of his novels in Pazin, and find Ferry out why the 17th-century town of simply disappeared from the face of the earth - and much more. You should not pass them by, whether you set off into the International border Istrian mainland or journey along the coastline. Whether travelling by car, cycling County border or walking, take a detour and do visit those small, historical communities; allow National Park yourself to enjoy the hospitality of their inhabitants, who will gladly recommend Nature Park where you can savour the best local cuisine, or buy locally produced olive oil, wine and honey. The gates of these tiny towns have been open for hundreds of years; Town with over 100,000 inhabitants they have beckoned many a visitor down the years. Today, they are beckoning Town with 20,000 to 100,000 inhabitants you... welcome! Town with 10,000 to 20,000 inhabitants Town or settlement with 5000 to 10,000 inhabitants Town or settlement with 2000 to 5000 inhabitants Town or settlement with less than 2000 inhabitants Other important locations County Town Site of special interest International border crossing International airport, sports airport CITY OF Spa/health resort, ski resort a town tailored to the human scale Camping site, marina Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, ranks among the oldest towns in Central , a fact borne out by written REPRESENTATION OFFICES OF THE CROATIAN Mountain lodge / shelter sources dating from 1094, when a diocese was established in this area. It grew between the mountain of NATIONAL TOURIST BOARD ABROAD UNESCO World Heritage, cave and the River . Its old core is comprised of medieval Gradec – today the seat of the Croatian Government and Sabor, and Kaptol, the seat of the Archbishop. Following the administrative unification of the Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus 1010 Wien, Am Hof 13, Österreich Locality with interesting relief features, waterfall two entities and the surrounding settlements, which took place in the 19th century, the city experienced a surge Tel.: +43 1 585 38 84; Fax: +43 1 585 38 84 20 Archaeological locality, ruin in the construction of prestigious buildings, squares, fountains, and the establishment of beautiful park-woods E-mail: [email protected] Fortress, castle and parks which today make it one of the greenest cities in Europe. A delight to walk through, the capital of Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus Croatia attracts visitors with the vivacious atmosphere of its streets, numerous coffee shops, restaurants and 60311 Frankfurt, Kaiserstrasse 23, Deutschland Church, museum Tel.: +49 69 23 85 350; Fax: +49 69 23 85 35 20 shopping streets. If you are looking for a break on your way home from or to some tourist destination by the sea, E-mail: [email protected] one that would freshen up your journey, then Zagreb is the place, and it is ready for you. Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus Welcome! 80469 München, Rumfordstrasse 7, Deutschland Tel.: +49 89 22 33 44; Fax: +49 89 22 33 77 Key souvenirs E-mail: [email protected]

Routes of fragrant Šestinska umbrella (Šestine umbrella) Ente Nazionale Croato per il Turismo Visit it ... Savour it... - a part of traditional folk costume 20122 Milano, Piazzetta Pattari 1/3, Italia characteristic of the surroundings of Tel.: +39 02 86 45 44 97; Fax: +39 02 86 45 45 74 rivieras and islands Architectural sites: The neo-Gothic cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady, the Romanesque-Gothic church E-mail: [email protected] of St. Mark, parts of the medieval city walls dating from the 13th century – the Stone Gate and the Lotršćak Zagreb and which was regularly carried THE KVARNER ROAD until the 1960s. Today, it is carried at Ente Nazionale Croato per il Turismo tower, electric-powered funicular linking Downtown with the Upper Town, the neo-Baroque building of the folklore and similar events. The greatest 00186 Roma, Via dell’ Oca 48, Italia National Croatian Theatre dating from 1895, designed by the architects Fellner and Helmer concentration of these colourful umbrellas Tel.: +39 06 32 11 0396; Fax: +39 06 32 11 1462 The meeting of different worlds is but a feeble comparison to that which one can Gastronomy: roast turkey with „mlinci“, „štrukli“, „špek fileki“ (thick soup prepared with tripe and can be seen at Dolac – Zagreb’s cult open- E-mail: [email protected] see and feel in majestic and , sea-oriented , in carved in air market. meaty bacon), pasta with cabbage, cottage cheese with smetana, doughnuts Chorvatské turistické sdružení stone. And the diversity does not end there. It carries on to our largest islands of Pepper cookie – Aromatic cookie made of ČAKOVEC Events: Week of Contemporary Dance (June), International Festival of New Theatre “Eurokaz”; 110 00 Praha 1, Krakovská 25, Česká Republika and , the healing island of Lošinj, sandy Susak, to flower- covered Ilovik and the flour, honey, walnuts and pepper, rectangular Tel.: +420 2 2221 1812; Fax: +420 2 2221 0793 (June/July), Zagreb Summer Evenings (July), International Folklore Festival (July), World Theatre in shape, decorated with reliefs of folklore E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] wooded island of . And the common theme to them all? It is perhaps that which VARAŽDIN Festival (September), Zagreb Film Festival (October) motifs. As a traditional Croatian food it is long ago, in the 19th century, was recognized by European aristocracy who chose Trakošćan odd, indeed contradictory – but then, so Chorvátske turistické združenie is Croatian history as a whole. A sweet and 821 09 Bratislava, Trenčianska 5, Slovenská Republika this particular area, blessed with a mild climate and lush Mediterranean vegetation, Tel.: +421 255 562 054; Fax: +421 2 55 422 619 peppery morsel for many a foreign palate. Hlebine E-mail: [email protected] for their holidays. It is thanks to them that the first luxurious villas and hotels Kumrovec Kalnik TIC Zagreb, Trg bana J. Jelačića 11, Tel: +385(0)14814051, www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr came to be built, and foundations of the first Croatian rivieras were laid: Opatija, Đurđevac Horvát Idegenforgalmi Közösség Crikvenica, Novi Vinodol... But the illustrious members of the aristocracy were 1053 Budapest, Magyar u. 36, Magyarország Križevci Tel.: +36 1 266 65 05; Fax: +36 1 267 55 99 not the only world travellers; the mariners of Lošinj also sailed all over the world, Pitomača E-mail: [email protected] bringing back from their voyages over 80 species of exotic plants. The gardens of ZAGREB Office National Croate de Tourisme small Istrian towns are filled with flowers, and the landscapes are resplendent with 75116 Paris, 48, Avenue Victor Hugo, France woods, olive groves and shrubs of sage, rosemary and lavender are all around you Tel.: +33 1 45 00 99 55; Fax: +33 1 45 00 99 56 Ivanić Grad Čazma E-mail: [email protected] Slatina wherever you may go. Welcome to the Fragrant Gates of the Adriatic. V. Zdenci Croatian National Tourist Office Čabar Vrbovec Ozalj Bizovac London W6 9ER, 2 Lanchesters, 162-164 Fulham Palace Road Jamnica Garešnica Voćin Orahovica United Kingdom Tel.: +44 208 563 79 79; Fax: +44 208 563 26 16 E-mail: [email protected] Velika Našice Buzet Lipik Pakrac Kutjevo Croatian National Tourist Office Opatija New York 10118, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4003, U.S.A. Motovun RIJEKA POŽEGA Đakovo Tel.: +1 212 279 8672; Fax: + 1 212 279 8683 PAZIN Fužine Nova Poreč Gradiška E-mail: [email protected] Jasenovac Crikvenica Topusko Brestova Josipdol Narodowy Ośrodek Informacji Turystycznej Republiki Chorwacji Porozina Malinska 00-675 Warszawa, IPC Business Center, ul. Koszykowa 54, Polska Rabac Županja Tel.: +48 22 828 51 93; Fax: +48 22 828 51 90 Valbiska Krk E-mail: [email protected] Senj Cres Merag Brinje Kroatiska turistbyrån Baška 11135 Stockholm, Kungsgatan 24, Sverige Lubenice Otočac Tel.: +46 8 53 482 080; Fax: +46 8 20 24 60 Lopar E-mail: [email protected] Rab Kroatisch Nationaal Bureau Voor Toerisme Jablanac 1081 GG Amsterdam, Nijenburg 2F, Netherlands Osor Korenica Mišnjak Perušić Tel.: +31 20 661 64 22; Fax: +31 20 661 64 27 Prizna find your best way E-mail: [email protected] Žigljen Mali Lošinj Novalja GOSPIĆ Dear Visitor, Office National Croate du Tourisme Udbina Welcome to Croatia! 1000 Bruxelles, Vieille Halle aux Blés 38, Belgique Tel.: +32 2 55 018 88; Fax: +32 2 51 381 60 Welcome to a land of diversity that will surprise you with hidden secrets awaiting you in your immediate environment. E-mail: [email protected] Pag This tourist map with selected road routes will enable you to reach your destination enriched by experiences that will not fail to leave you Хорватское туристическое сообщество impressed. Through a story known only to the people who live in those areas, you will discover the wealth of Croatia’s continental regions, her Gračac 123610 Moscow, Krasnopresnenskaya nab. 12, office 1502, Russia coastline and her islands, which for many people still remains terra incognita. Tel.: +7 495 258 15 07; Fax: +7 495 258 15 08 Nin The ten routes recommended here also represent an alternative to your journey along the motorways, and allow you to travel safely to your E-mail: [email protected] final destination. Find out about the possibilities and attractions of the areas you are travelling through. Do not hesitate, take one of the Hrvaška turistična skupnost Preko recommended routes, visit numerous natural, historical and cultural attractions, and savour the gastronomic delicacies on offer in those places, 1000 , Gosposvetska 2, Slovenija or take a break in one of the pleasant family-run facilities surroundings in beautiful nature. Tel.:+ 386 1 23 07 400; Telefaks:+386 1 23 07 404 E-mail: [email protected] Mail coach routes CITY OF ZAGREB Discover what is hidden behind the Trail of the Smallest Towns in the World, the Trail of Fragrant Rivieras and Islands, the Mail Coach Routes, MOUNTAIN ROUTES a town tailored to the human scale Biograd na Moru Trails of the Sources of Nature, Routes of the Croatian Rulers, Trails of Ancient cultures, Routes of theCaptains of Old, the Ways of the Court Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus Tkon Drniš Fairies, Trails of the Subterranean Secrets and Trails of the Pannonian Sea. 8004 Zürich, Badenerstr. 332, Switzerland Tel.: +41 43 336 2030; Fax: +41 43 336 2039 Roads of the smallest towns in the Skradin You will undoubtedly want to return and discover Croatia in all seasons, in which the beauty of its stories and secrets is coloured with ever E-mail: [email protected] world THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS OF ISTRIA Murter Vodice changing hues and revealed in an ever different light. Oficina de Turismo de Croacia Routes of fragrant rivieras ŠIBENIK Just look around you and you are sure to find your favourite route! The routes once blazed by mail coaches bring to life the spirit of old historical 28001 , Calle Claudio Coello 22, esc.B,1°C , Espana and islands THE KVARNER ROAD Tel.: +3491 781 5514; Fax: +3491 431 8443 roads which brought about the economic development of this area. They take Yours truly, E-mail: [email protected] Mail coach routes Primošten Croatian National Tourist Board you through wide grazing lands and plains, along forest tracks, mountain slopes, DANEMARK, 3460 Birkerod MOUNTAIN ROUTES river valleys and through picturesque, hilly landscapes. Watched over by numerous SPLIT Activities performed by the VAGABOND Agency, Bregenrodvej 132 Omiš Tel.: +45 70 266 860; Fax: + 45 48 131 507 mountain peaks, centuries old forests, restless rivers, silent lakes and mysterious Routes of the sources of nature Rogač E-mail: [email protected] caves, there open out before you countless opportunities for both rest and the THE WAY JAPAN challenge of adventure. Allow your senses to feel unspoiled nature, get to know The routes of Croatian rulers Ravča Ark Hills Executive Tower N613 Bol the cultural heritage and experience the history surrounding you on your way to NORTH DALMATIAN TRAIL Akasaka 1-14-5, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 Stari Grad Tel.: +81 03 6234 0711; Fax: +81 03 6234 0712 the River in Čabar, in the traditional architecture in Vrbovsko, the history of Routes of ancient cultures Drvenik E-mail: [email protected] Karlovac - the town of four rivers, the small, picturesque town of Samobor. In tune CENTRAL DALMATIAN ROUTE Sućuraj Metković with the season enrich your holiday with hiking, cycling, swimming in a river or Routes of old sea captains Ploče SOUTH DALMATIAN ROUTE lake, hunting or fishing, water sports or winter sports. Open your senses to nature, Orebić Croatian National Tourist Board Iblerov trg 10/IV, p.p. 251, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia savour the landscapes which, once upon a time, were criss-crossed by mail coaches Trails of the court fairies Korčula Tel: +385 (1) 4699 333; Fax: +385 (1) 4557 827 bringing news both good and bad and ferrying riches and passengers. THE NORTHERN ROUTE Internet: www.croatia.hr Prapratno E-mail: [email protected] The trails of subterranean secrets THE NORTH-EASTERN ROUTE Sobra Trails of the Pannonian Sea THE ROUTE Published by: Croatian National Tourist Board; Publishing Director: Niko Bulić, M.Sc.; Road map: Geodetic Institute of , Jamova 2, Ljubljana; Supervision over map: Zoran Klarić, Ph. D.; Concept and creative basis, design and text: Hosting International d.o.o., Zadar; Photographs: Archives of the Central Office of the Croatian National Tourist Board, Tourist Boards of the Counties of Dubrovnik-, Istria, Koprivnica-Križevci, Lika-Senj, Primorje-, Split-, Šibenik-Knin, Virovitica-, Zadar, Zagreb; Tourist Boards of the cities of Daruvar, Đakovo, Ilok, Karlovac, Metković, Ogulin, Sinj, Velika Gorica, Zagreb; Archaeological Museum, and Medvednica Nature Parks Printed by: Meić Rotooffset, Zagreb; Production and Copyright: Croatian National Tourist Board, Zagreb; The publisher cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of the information contained herein, nor be held responsible for any errors as may be contained in future amendments or changes to such information.; Zagreb, September 2008

Routes of the sources of The routes of Croatian Routes of ancient Routes of old sea captains Trails of the court fairies The trails of subterranean Trails of the Pannonian nature rulers cultures SOUTH DALMATIAN ROUTE THE NORTHERN ROUTE secrets Sea THE LIKA WAY NORTH DALMATIAN TRAIL CENTRAL DALMATIAN ROUTE THE NORTH-EASTERN ROUTE THE SLAVONIA ROUTE

Start from Karlovac and venture into experiences of the sources of nature. It is not The Routes of Croatian Rulers take you on a journey through time, through the old Follow the fragrance of cypress trees and rosemary down the road built by the The routes of the sea captains of old traverse an area of turbulent history and A long time ago members of the upper classes, prominent gentlemen and the Some secrets wait for millions of years to be discovered. They were left deep in the rocks by Once an endless blue expanse of a sea, today it glimmers in gold, and its islands long before the low-lying landscapes are replaced by forested hills and mountains Croatian towns that once were the capitals of the state – Nin, Knin, Biograd and Šibenik, ancient Romans to equally ancient Tragurium, where its symphony in stone – each struggles for freedom, an area where trade, seafaring and shipping have developed nobility, seeking to satisfy their aesthetic cravings and earthly comforts, took creatures that lived in primeval times, when this part of the world was an ocean. Ivanić Grad are green mountains. All that is left of the great waters are tiny shells in the fertile criss-crossed with rich springs of the cleanest of European waters that are now to the beginnings of Croatian statehood between the 7th and 12th centuries, evoking the portal, church, palace and balcony – is sure to stir the imagination and tell a legend since ancient times, where life has always been lived in harmony with the sea and great care to select the right locations for their castles, manor houses and curias. revealed its secret to the world. It is quite unusual to walk the Trail of Subterranean Secrets fields of Slavonia. But waters are still here – three great rivers, the Sava, the quenching the thirst of people across the oceans. Do cross the winding bridge of spirits of ancient Croatian rulers and warriors. The journey begins in the north, on the or two, a story of love or hope. Discover why Roman emperors chose for the rivers. Get to know the ancient home of seafaring on the peninsula of Peljšac They then surrounded them with gardens, pleasure parks and copses. The court and experience a life that was halted such a long time ago. And then, through encounters with and the hold this region in their embrace. People knew that in this area, the town of Slunj, because a view from there allows you to see the might of nature white, rocky slopes at the foot of , from where the vista opens up on the surreal the capital of their province, and why one of them, Diocletian, fell to the charms of in the Maritime Museum in Orebić, the cradle of sea captains; in Korčula - the fairies will take you through the picturesque hills and colourful fields to , the rural folk, who are the last example of a now almost forgotten, modest way of life, amid to which nature has been so generous, they would have a good home. But the that man has tamed to his needs. The multitude of sparkling waterfalls heralds landscape of the most intricately indented of all the Croatian islands, the island of Pag. the place where today rises the city of Split. Feel the spirit of the alkars of Sinj, the birthplace of Marco Polo; in the historical city of Dubrovnik, which for centuries was in Zaprešić - the Jelačić estate, or to the imposing town of Veliki Tabor, near Desinić, mellow nature where grazing land and hills alternate, where time is reckoned by the sun, and long-gone Pannonian Sea did leave its trace: a single saltwater in Bizovec. the routes of the sources of nature, which reveal themselves in all their glory at And Pag has lovely coves and beaches, just like the centres of modern tourism, but here defiance and longing of Dalmatian songs sung in Omiš; take a break on the beaches an independent republic, and in the continuation of that treasured tradition in the romantic Trakošćan, the proud Zrinski castle in Čakovec, the castle of two towers where numerous fish ponds and hunting grounds beckon one to come and enjoy it all in good Its temperature (96 0C) is quite unique in Europe. This alluring natural environment the Plitvice Lakes. The beauty and freshness of the experience of this part of the they are surrounded by an untouched natural environment. The autochthonous lace of of Makarska beneath the towering rugged rocks of , and then set sail down modern-day sea and river ports of Ploče and Metković. In these parts nature has in Gornja Rijeka, and numerous other castles and manor houses dotting the hills of company, you will discover the natural side of your being. A barbecue by a fish pond is quite was greatly appreciated by the nobility, so much that they built their castles here, world’s natural heritage, combined with traditional cuisine, are a very good reason Pag is known and valued far and wide, as indeed is Pag cheese, its secret component being the blue routes of the ancient Greek mariners to the sunny isles offering a wealth crafted the wondrous landscapes of the , a meeting place between this area, which once were the hub of life, work, cultural and political activities. Step something else than in nearby and familiar urban centres like Bjelovar, Đurđevac, Virovitica, indulged in hunting, fishing and, of course, the wines – which were just as much for a break. The area around the town of Josipdol is a rich hunting game reserve. the bora, which adds the salt which fills the air which gives it its specific and delectable of wonders, the crystal blue sea, sun-bleached white stone, lavender and grape the river and the sea, the lowlands and the karst, the lake and the wetlands; of into the past by visiting examples of rural architecture in Kumrovec, get to know Garešnica, Kutina or Novska. Downstream from Sisak the River Sava soaks the woods and appreciated in the courts of Europe, and savoured at coronation ceremonies. World Experienced lovers of skiing will head towards Ogulin, and beginners towards flavour. To follow in the routes of Croatian rulers means to witness the diversity of vines which were given the gift of life by hard working hands that literally wrested the eternal beauty of the National Park, with its lakes; the Elafiti islands the world of our primeval ancestors in Krapina, and enjoy naive art in Hlebine – the wetlands of the wondrous Lonjsko polje ( range), thus creating a royal cradle for fish and famous are the wine cellars of Ilok and Kutjevo, also the oldest in the world. Now we Brinje. For those seeking a direct encounter with silent and calming nature, Otočac experience offered by towns thousands of years old: Zadar , for instance, is 3000 years land from stone. And then, they transformed the sumptuous warmth of the south of Koločep, Lopud and Šipan, with their Renaissance atmosphere; the diverse, cradle of this form of art. Let the court fairies tell you the history and take you for a many rare species of bird. Nestling among the beautiful mountains is an agricultural area which can all enjoy all the magic of times gone by. Following the Trails of the Pannonian and the River valley is the right choice. And a mere 45-minute car ride from old; Vodice – a vibrant and modern tourist centre; the national parks; the picturesque into delectable wines. mellow landscapes of . Look towards the open sea where fierce battles romantic journey to long gone days of splendour and glory of the nobility. offers food to remember, and where the local dishes can be savoured in, among other places, Sea, discover the lovely songs of the area accompanied by tambouritzas, while the Gospić, in Karlobag, you can enjoy a swim in the sea, which is always cooled by settlements of the ; of and the islands. That very special once were fought, where freedom was defended and guarded, and towards which Vrbovec, Bjelovar, Đurđevac and Veliki Zdenci. And Daruvar and Lipik practically cannot recall parades of people dressed in their colourful and festive folk costumes in numerous waters flowing in from beneath the mountains. Mediterranean atmosphere enriches the soul, while the gastronomic delicacies cannot be merchantmen ploughed the waters with billowing sails. the time when in their midst one’s soul could not be fortified by superb wines and thermal folklore events present an amazing part of our cultural heritage. resisted by even the most demanding of connoisseurs. waters.

LOOK AROUND karta 2008-2009.indd 1 11/1/08 7:35:42 PM ČAKOVEC ČAKOVEC VARAŽDIN VARAŽDIN Trakošćan Trakošćan KOPRIVNICA KOPRIVNICA KRAPINA KRAPINA Hlebine Hlebine Kumrovec Kalnik Kumrovec Kalnik ČAKOVEC Đurđevac Đurđevac Križevci Križevci VARAŽDIN Pitomača Pitomača Trakošćan BJELOVAR BJELOVAR VIROVITICA KOPRIVNICA ZAGREB Vrbovec KRAPINA Tourist Board of the town of Buje, Istarska 2, Tel: +385 (0) 52773353,ZAGREB www.tzg-buje.hr Vrbovec VIROVITICA TIC „Vrata Jadrana“, at the Vrata Jadrana rest stop (“Gates to the Adriatic”), T: +385(0)51623333, www.kvarner.hr Beli Manastir TIC Rijeka, Korzo 33a, Tel: +385 (0) 51335882,Hlebine www.tz-rijeka.hr Beli ManastirSamobor Kumrovec Kalnik Roads of the smallest Tourist board of the municipality of Vrsar, Rade Končara 46, Tel: +385 (0) 52441187, www.istra.com/vrsar Routes of fragrant Tourist Board of the town of Novi VinodolskiIvanić Grad, Kralja TomislavaČazma 6, T: +385(0)51244306, www.tz-novi-vinodolski.hr Tourist Board of the town of Delnice, Lujzinska cesta 47, Tel: +385 (0) 51812156, www.tz-delnice.hr Tourist Board of the municipality of FažanaSamobor, 43. Titova riva 2, Tel: +385 (0) 52383727, www.fazana.hr Tourist Board of the town of Senj, Stara cesta 2, T: +385(0)53881068, www.senj.hr, www.tz-senj.hr Slatina Donji Miholjac Tourist Board of the town of VrbovskoĐurđevac, Ivana Gorana Kovačića 44, Tel: +385 (0) 51875984, www.tz-vrbovsko.hr

Ivanić Grad Čazma Velika Gorica Mail coach routes Tourist Board of the municipality of Svetvinčenat, Svetvinčenat 20, Tel: +385 (0) 52560349, www.svetvincenat.hr rivieras and islandsSlatina Donji Miholjac TIC Krk, Obala Hrvatske mornarice, T: +385(0)51220226, www.tz-krk.hr V. Zdenci TIC Karlovac,Križevci Petra Zrinskog 3, Tel: +385 (0) 47600606, www.karlovac-touristinfo.hr gratis towns in the world Čabar Vrbovec MOUNTAIN ROUTES Tourist board of central Istria, Franine i Jurine 14, Pazin, Tel: +385(0)52622460,Velika Gorica www.tzpazin.hr V. Zdenci Ozalj Tourist Board of the town of Cres, Cons 10, T: +385(0)51571535, www.tzg-cres.hr Daruvar Bizovac Tourist Board of the town of Samobor, TrgPitomača kralja Tomislava 5, Tel: +385 (0) 13360044, www.tz-samobor.hr THE KVARNER ROAD Jamnica Garešnica Orahovica THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS OF ISTRIA Čabar Tourist Board of the municipality of Grožnjan, Umberta Gorjana 3, Tel: +385 (0) 52776131, www.tz-groznjan.hrVrbovec Tourist Board of the town of Mali Lošinj, Riva lošinjskih kapetana 29, T: +385(0)51231884, www.tz-malilosinj.hr Voćin TIC Zagreb, Trg bana Josipa JelačićaBJELOVAR 11, Tel: +385 (0) 14814051, www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr Ozalj Bizovac OSIJEK Daruvar ZAGREB Vrbovec VIROVITICA Jamnica Garešnica Voćin Orahovica KARLOVAC Kutina Beli Manastir Umag Velika Našice Buzet OSIJEKDuga Resa SISAK Lipik Pakrac Kutjevo Samobor KARLOVAC Delnice Skrad Ivanić Grad Čazma Umag Kutina Opatija 2 Vrbovsko 6 Donji Miholjac Buzet SISAK Lipik Velika Kutjevo Našice Slatina 1a Skrad Duga Resa Motovun Pakrac 1b RIJEKA Novska POŽEGA Đakovo VUKOVAR Velika Gorica V. Zdenci Delnice PAZIN 1a Fužine Nova 5 2 Vrbovsko Glina Čabar Vinkovci Vrbovec 1b Opatija Poreč Ogulin Gradiška 1b Ozalj Daruvar Bizovac Jasenovac Jamnica Orahovica Motovun RIJEKA Novska POŽEGA Crikvenica Đakovo VUKOVARTopusko SLAVONSKI BROD Ilok Garešnica Voćin PAZIN Fužine Glina Nova Brestova Josipdol 1a OSIJEK 6 Porozina Malinska Novi Vinodolski Vinkovci 4 Poreč Ogulin GradiškaLabin Umag KARLOVAC Kutina Velika RovinjJasenovac Rabac Slunj Buzet Županja 3aČAKOVEC SISAK Kutjevo Našice Crikvenica Topusko Valbiska SLAVONSKI BROD Ilok Duga Resa Lipik Pakrac Brestova Krk Delnice Skrad 3b Josipdol Opatija 2b Vrbovsko Porozina Malinska 1. GrožnjanNovi Vinodolski (1a) and Motovun (1b) 2. Hum – Smallest Town in the 3. Labin – Medieval Town in Istria 5 Senj 1. Opatija Riviera (1a) and Učka 2. Sanctuary of Our Lady of , 3. The in Senj VARAŽDIN 1. (1a) and 2. Fužine (2a) and Lokve (2b) – 3. Zeleni vir (The Green Spring) and Vražji Labin Merag 3 Brinje Motovun RIJEKA 2a Novska POŽEGA Đakovo VUKOVAR Rovinj 5 3 Rabac – Small, Medieval Istrian towns WorldSlunj Cres Baška ŽupanjaNature Park (1b) and the City of Rijeka PAZIN Trakošćan the Kupa Valley (1b) Mountain Lakes and CavesNova prolaz (Devil’s Pass) near Skrad (3a), and Valbiska Fužine Glina Vinkovci Krk Tourist Board of the town of Motovun Tourist Board of the town of Buzet Labin Tourist Information Centre Opatija Tourist Information Centre Rijeka Tourist Information Centre Tourist Board of the townPoreč of Senj Ogulin Tourist Board of the town of Delnice Tourist Board of the municipalityGradiška of Fužine Kamačnik Canyon near Vrbovsko (3b) Lubenice 6a Otočac KOPRIVNICA Jasenovac Trg AndreaSenj Antico 1, 52424 Motovun Trg Fontana 7/1, 52420 Buzet Titov Trg 10, 52220 Labin M. Tita 101, 51410 Opatija Korzo 33a, 51000 Rijeka Stara cesta 2, 53270 Senj KRAPINA Crikvenica Topusko Lujzinska cesta 47, 51300 Delnice Sv.Križ 2, 51322 Fužine „Kvarner Info – Vrata Jadrana“SLAVONSKI at the resting BROD Ilok Pula Lopar 4b Brestova Josipdol Hlebine Tel: +385(0)51835163

Merag Tel: +385 (0) 681 642 Brinje Tel: +385 (0) 52662343 Tel: +385(0)52852399 Tel: +385(0)51271310 Tel: +385(0)51335882 Tel: +385(0)53881068 Kumrovec Novi VinodolskiKalnik Tel: +385(0)51812156 area Vrata Jadrana (Gates to the Adriaqtic)

Cres BaškaE: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Labin Porozina Malinska E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Tel: +385(0)51623333 Rab 4a Rovinj Rabac Đurđevac www.croatia.hr 4b www.tz-motovun.hr www.tz-buzet.hr www.rabac-labin.com www.opatija-tourism.hr; www.pp-ucka.hr www.tz-rijeka.hr www.tz-senj.hr Slunj www.tz-delnice.hr www.tz-fuzine.hr E: [email protected] Županja Otočac Jablanac Valbiska Krk Located on the shores of Lake Bajer, Fužine is 4a Lubenice Standing proud on the peaks of hills at the Located 14 km south-east of Buzet is the tiny, Situated atop a hill, Labin draws its visitors Osor 6b Perušić KorenicaEnhanced by palm trees and camellias, Under the watchful eye of the Trsat fort and A Renaissance built in the 16th Križevci The forested mountain massif of Risnjak, www.kvarner.hr Pula Lopar foot of which stretches the fertile valley of medieval town of Hum, the centre of old-Slavic, with historical stories about miners, and the Mišnjak Opatija has been the proud champion of the oldest sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady in century to provide defence against and Senj Pitomača which begins in Crni Lug, contains almost all girdled by the mountains of Gorski kotar, ancient Nature has been very generous to this part the River , the towns of Grožnjan and , and home to precious 12th personality of Matija Vlačić Ilirik, and with its Prizna Croatian tourism since the 19th century. The Croatia, with a Franciscan monastery, a church from the Turkish onslaught today is a unique Nature: Japlenški vrhCres park-forestMerag (Delnice); monuments of nature: the RiverBrinje KupaBJELOVAR – the spring Čabar, Vrlovka Cave the types of forest of these parts, numerous forests, the beauty of its lakes and a cave in its of the world – it gave it Vir, a special geo- Žigljen Baška VIROVITICA vicinity. Lokve is also characterized by the beautiful Rab Motovun capture the imagination with their century frescoes. The town - a monument of medieval streets which, come the summer, are special feature of the Opatija Riviera is the 12 and the widely known Chapel of votive gifts, museum dedicated to pirates – the “” (Kamanje); the strict regime ReserveZAGREB of Bijele and SamarskeVrbovec stijene (); the landscape of Klek plant and animal species, karstic phenomena, morphological reserve, a spring at the foot position andJablanac architecture, and attract with medieval urban structure - has been officially transformed into an artistic stage. Mali Lošinj Novalja Karlobag ČAKOVECGOSPIĆkm-long promenade linking the small coastal there lives the city of Rijeka, the centre of of Senj. Lubenice Otočac enchanting springs and breathtaking vistas. landscapesBeli Manastir around it: Lake Lokve (Lokvarsko of a rock, Vražji prolaz – a canyon near Skrad, Korenica Udbina ArchitecturalSamobor sites: Zrinski Castle (Čabar); traditional architecture (Vrbovsko); the I. G. Kovačića Museum and the jezero) and a number of caves, standing out and Kamačnik canyon near Vrbovsko, whose Osor their numerous art galleries, asPerušić well as with declared the smallest town in the world! towns, and the nearby Učka Nature Park, a things maritime and things carnival. Pula Lopar Ivanić Grad Čazma The nearby picturesque Kupa valley can be Mišnjaka variety of music and film events. precious monument of nature. reached fromDonji Delnice, Miholjac and among which is Lokvarka - a monument of nature, bridges are particularly attractive. Nature: The Palud special ornithological reserve (Rovinj); protected landscape of Donji Kamenjak and the Medulin Archipelago VARAŽDIN amphitheatre (Lukovdol); old towns of Dubovac and Ozalj; the old core of the town of Samobor Slatina and Golubinjak park-forest. (Premantura); park-woods: Motovunska šuma (Motovun Wood), Šijanska šuma (Šijan Wood; Pula) Prizna Gastronomy: Game, frogs, mushrooms,Velika GoricaRab freshwater fish, sauerkraut, piquant relish (SamoborskaV. Zdencimuštarda), Samobor Čabar. Žigljen Nature: monuments of park architecture: the Angionlina Park and St. Jakov (Opatija); Dubec Park-woodsPagTrakošćan (island of Krk), Čabar VrbovecJablanac Architectural sites: examples of architecture of Antiquity (Pula, National Park, Poreč); small, fortified towns dating from Komrčar (island of Rab), Čikat (island of Lošinj) salami,Ozalj fruits of theOsor forest, Samobor cream cake (Samoborska kremšnita),Perušić Gorski kotar liqueurKorenica and SamoborDaruvar bernet Bizovac Mali Lošinj Novalja Karlobag GOSPIĆ KOPRIVNICA Jamnica Mišnjak Garešnica Voćin Orahovica the , small, medieval, fortified towns occupying hilltops (the most important being Buje, Grožnjan, Oprtalj; Motovun, KRAPINA Events: Ravna Gora – Ravnogorski plodovi gorja (fruits of the hills of Ravna Gora – spring/autumn); Gorski kotar – Udbina Architectural interest: dense urban island entities built in the littoral and in Mediterranean style (Krk, Cres, Lošinj, Gračac Hlebine Prizna OSIJEK Buzet, Hum, Beram, Žminj, Labin); a kažun – an example of the traditional popular architecture of Istria (area of Vodnjan) Kalnik Summer along theKARLOVAC Louisiana (road named after Napoleon’sŽigljen wife Maria Louise)Kutina and the Carolina (Carlovingian road – Rab); the Frankopan castles (Krk and Vinodol); Austro-Hungarian villas (,Kumrovec Opatija, Mali Lošinj);Nin architecture of the Umag Velika Našice Gastronomy: Fish specialties prepared under a “peka”, omelette (fritaja) with asparagus, maneštra od bobići (thick soup Buzet its constructionDuga Resabegan during the reign of NovaljaCharles SISAKIII; September);Karlobag Karlovac – InternationalGOSPIĆ FolkloreLipik PakracFestival (August), Kutjevo Secession period and of industrial heritage (Rijeka) Đurđevac Delnice Skrad Mali Lošinj with sweet corn), home-made pasta (fuži) with game goulash, truffles, olive oil, home brewed rakia, biska - brandy containing Pag Gastronomy: „šurlice“ – home-made pasta with scampi (Krk), Cres lamb, Kvarner scampi, wild asparagus, cakesZADAR made with Opatija VrbovskoDays of Beer (August); Samobor – Samobor Carnival (February), International Festival of Fireworks (June)Udbina medicinal properties, Istrian “soup” (warmed red wine, toasted bread, olive oil, sugar, pepper), indigenous wines: Teran, Refošk, Križevci Motovun RIJEKA Wellness: Delnice, Gorica Svetojanska; Health centres: Lešće, Samobor, Gorica SvetojanskaNovska POŽEGA Đakovo VUKOVAR sour cherries and chestnuts, “presnac” – a dessert made from cheese (Krk), rapska torta (Rab gateaux),Preko indigenous wines Pitomača PAZIN Fužine Glina Nova Istrian Malmsey Poreč Cycling trails: Vrbovsko, Gornje , Fužine, Lokve (Golubinjak),Pag Brod na Kupi, Ravna Gora, Karlovac,Gradiška Netretić, Vinkovci

Gračac Vrbnička žlahtina (Krk) and Trojišćina (Susak) Benkovac Ogulin Jasenovac

Events: Buzet and Livade – Truffle Days (October); – equestrian manifestation (“Trke na prstenac” - ring-tilting tourney; BJELOVAR Knin Crikvenica Draganić, Ozalj, Žakanje, Krašić,Topusko , Kostanjevac, Samobor, Sveta Nedelja, Donja Kupčina, Pisarovina SLAVONSKI BROD Ilok Events: Opatija – Jazz Festival (July); Rijeka - Rijeka Carnival (February); Novi Vinodolski - Folk Festival “Ružica VIROVITICA Brestova Josipdol way best your find August); Umag – ATP Croatia Open (July); NP Brijuni – The Ulysses Theatre Season (July/August); Pula – International Festival 4. Pula Amphitheatre (4a) and 5. Church of St Euphemia, Rovinj 6. Basilica of St. Euphrasius, ZAGREB Vrbovec4. Town of Rab (4a) and Paradise 5. The Isle of Košljun 6. Lubenice (6a) and NoviOsor Vinodolski (6b) Hiking trails: Leska educational route (NP Risnjak); Lokve and Fužine lakes; Road of the Princes (PP Žumberak); 4. The Star of Karlovac – 5. Crna Mlaka Special 6. Žumberak Nature Park – Nin Vinodola” (Rose of Vinodol; August); Rab – Rapska fjera (July) Labin Porozina Malinska Beli Manastir Gračac (July/August) Brijuni National Park (4b) Poreč Samobor BiogradBeach na Moru (Rajska plaža) in Lopar (4b) Rovinj Rabac MountaineeringSlunj trails: the area of Gorski kotar; the hills of Samobor and Žumberak (Samoborsko and Renaissance Core of the Town of OrnithologicalŽupanja Reserve Samobor Hills (Samoborsko gorje) Wellness: Lovran, Opatija, Crikvenica, Novi Vinodolski, Malinska, Baška, Rab, Veli Lošinj Valbiska Krk Cycling trails: St Pelegrin’s Trail (Umag), St Mauro’s Trail (Poreč), Casanova’s Trail (Vrsar), Rubin’s Trail (Rovinj), Orhids’ Trail ZADAR TkonIvanić Grad Čazma Drniš Nin Karlovac Tourist Board of the town of Pula Tourist Board of the town of Rovinj Tourist Board of the town of Poreč Health resorts: Opatija, Crikvenica, Selce, Veli Lošinj Rab Tourist Information Centre Tourist Board of the municipalitySlatina of Donji“Kvarner Miholjac Info - Vrata Jadrana” Žumberačko gorje) Tourist Board of the town of Jastrebarsko Slani Dol 1, 10430 Samobor (Pula), Teran Trail (Rabac), Star Trail (inland) Forum 3, 52100 Pula Obala P. Buducin 12, 52210 Rovinj Zagrebačka 9, 52440 Poreč Velika Gorica Trg Municipium Arba 8, 51280 Rab Pod topol 2, 51521 Punat Tel: +385(0)51623333 Senj Tourist Board of the town of Karlovac Strossmayerov trg 4, 10450 Jastrebarsko Tel: +385(0)13327660 Preko Skradin V. ZdenciVrlika Cres Merag BrinjeWine roads: Plešivica Wine Road (above Jastrebarsko) ZADAR Hiking trails: St Simon Trail (Gračišće), Zelengrad And Beram Trail (Pazin), Mathias Sandorf Trail (Pazin), Buje–Buzet–Žbevnica Tel: +385 (0) 52 219197 Tel: +385 (0) 52 811566 Tel: +385 (0) 52 451293 Cycling trails: Lovran, , , , Crikvenica, Novi Vinodolski; islands of Krk, Cres, Lošinj, Rab Murter Tel: +385(0)51771111Vodice Tel: +385(0)51854860 E: [email protected] Baška Ulica Petra Zrinskog 3, 47000 Karlovac Tel: +385 (0) 16272940 E: park@pp-zumberak-samoborsko gorje.hr ČAKOVEC Benkovac Čabar Vrbovec Hunting: areas around Čabar, Delnice, Brod Moravice, Lokve,Preko Fužine, Skrad, Vrbovsko, Klek, , Karlovac, Tel: +385(0)47615115 Trail, Brguc–Korita Trail, Labinjština Trail E: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Hiking trails: Učka, Lungo mare (Opatija Riviera), The Walkers’Ozalj Route E6 (Kastav), “Ljubavna cestica” (Lovers’ Road) E: [email protected] DaruvarE: [email protected] Lubenice www.kvarner.hr Bizovac Otočac E: [email protected] www.ppzsg.org

Knin Jamnica Garešnica Voćin Orahovica Netretić, Draganić, Ozalj Benkovac E: [email protected]

www.pulainfo.hr www.tzgrovinj.hr www.to-porec.com (Crikvenica), Down the routes of Dobrinjštine (, island of Krk), Eco-path (Beli, island of Cres), through the coves www.tzg-rab.hrŠIBENIK www.tzpunat.hrPula Lubenice, a small,Lopar stone-built village, perched www.tzgj.hr Steep slopes are covered by forests, while Wine roads: areas of Buje, Poreč, Buzet, Rovinj, Vodnjan, Pazin VARAŽDINPula’s amphitheatre, the largest monument The church of St. Euphemia, ranked among the A unique example of early Byzantine art in the The town of Rab, with its four Romanesque It takes just a 10-minuteSinj boat ride from atop a 378 m-high elevation, is aOSIJEK lovely Fishing: the rivers Kupa, Čabranka, Mrežnica, , , Vitunjčica; Lake Tribalj; Bio-park Divlje vode (Wild www.karlovac-touristinfo.hrKnin The location is the central part of the wetland plateaux and gentle slopes give onto of Lošinj (Čikat, island of Lošinj) Croatia of map tourist and Road Olive oil roads: areas of Novigrad and Umag, Poreč, Pula and Medulin, the inland areas Trakošćan dating from the 1st century AD, initially designed most beautifulBiograd edifices na Moru of the Baroque period Mediterranean dating from the 6th century, KARLOVAC bell towers and threeKutina main streets - Gornja, Punat to visit this spiritual and vegetational belvedere not onlyRab for visitors but also for waters); areas of Gabrovice and Bregana This town on four rivers was built in the and forest area in the River Kupa valley. The meadows, grazing land and vineyards. Dotted Umag Bird watching: ornithological reserves of Kruna and Podokladi (island of Cres) Velika Trilj Našice Sports climbing: Zlatni rt (Rovinj), channel, Dvigrad, Istrian spa, Raspadalica (Buzet), Vranjska draga canyon (Učka), Pazin, for gladiatorial combat, today is a world famous in Istria, dominates the small coastal town of commissioned by Bishop Euphrasius.Buzet The Duga Resa SISAK Srednja and Donja (Upper, Middle andLipik Lower) Pakracparadise. Housed within the FranciscanKutjevo those permanent inhabitants of Jablanac the island Riding: Vrbovsko,Korenica Fužine, Lokve, Skrad, Tršće, Prezid, Rakovica, the Žumberak eco-village,Biograd Kravljak, na Moru Kalje 16th century with a very rare town core in basins of the Rivers Okićnica, Brebernica and among them are picturesque villages. The concert and festival venue. The Brijuni NationalKOPRIVNICATkon Rovinj. St. Euphemia is the patron saint of the entireDrniš complex (basilica, baptistery, atrium, Dolphin watching:Delnice Cres-Lošinj aquatoriumSkrad – opens thePrimošten doors to its precious medieval monastery are ethnographic, numismatic andOsor of Cres - eagles. Located at the point where Perušić the shape of a six-pointed star, with exact Volavčica contain fish ponds, while the land “Princes’ Trail” encompasses sites of special Vintijana (near Pula) KRAPINA Vrbovsko Mišnjak Tkon Drniš Park, an archipelago comprising 14 isles, and Hlebinetown and her relics are housed in a marble bell tower, Bishop’s Palace) has been included Opatija churches and patrician manor houses. The sacral collections. Košljun, which has been the islands of Cres and Lošinj meet is PriznaOsor, a Skiing: Platak, Tršće, Delnice, Mrkopalj, Čelimbaša, Begovo Razdolje, Ravna Gora, HOC Bjelolasica geometrical streets and town raster and the is dotted with fine trees and bushes. In the cultural and natural significance in the Parachuting/paragliding: Kaštelir (Novigrad), Raspadalica (Buzet), Brgud (Učka), Lanišće, Žbevnica and the very peak of Učka Kalnik Skradin Adventure sports: windsurfing (Baška, Preluka, Volosko, Punat); wakeboarding (Dunat, island of Krk); parachuting and ŽigljenĐakovo

ČAKOVEC Kumrovec which is reached by an easy boat journey from sarcophagus in that church. in the UNESCOMotovun WorldVrlika Heritage List. RIJEKA island of Rab offers its beautifulNovska Trogir sandy declaredSPLIT a park-wood, is a placePOŽEGA which visitors small town with a turbulent history. The town RaftingVUKOVAR and canoeing: the rivers Rivers Kupa, Mrežnica, Dobra, Korana Skradin central square.Vrlika centre of the park is Ribograd Castle. surroundings of Budinjak.

Windsurfing: Medulin, Premantura Murter Vodice PAZIN paragliding (Učka, Grobnik,Fužine island of Krk); auto-sports (Grobnik, Preluka) Nova Omiš is todayMali Imotskifamous Lošinj for itsNovalja music evenings Karlobag GOSPIĆ Murter Vodice Fažana, is a priceless monument of culturalĐurđevac and Glina beaches - and standing out among them is to the island of Krk simply should not miss. Vinkovci Paragliding: Lič, Lokve, Mrkopalj, Delnice, Samoborsko gorje (Samobor Hills, Japetić and Plešivica) english Souvenirs: Istrian kažun (Istrian stone hut), roženice (indigenous wind instrument) historical heritage, as well as being a veritable Poreč Souvenirs: Bašćanska ploča, “Morčići” jewelleryOgulin (Rijeka), sachet of fragrance: “Flavours and fragrances of Kvarner” the 1500 m-long “Rajska plaža” in Lopar. GradiškaRogač Udbina VARAŽDIN Crikvenica Topusko Jasenovac Zagvozd Souvenirs: Milestones, frogIlok figurines (Lokve), “Samoborski kraluš” – necklace made of coral, the witches of Klek treasure trove of floraKriževci and fauna. ŠIBENIK Supetar SLAVONSKI BROD ŠIBENIK Trakošćan Pitomača Sinj Brestova Josipdol Sinj Porozina Malinska Novi Vinodolski Pag Labin Rabac Makarska Tourist Board of the town ofBJELOVAR Karlovac, Petra Zrinskog 3, Tel: +385 (0) 47615115, www.karlovac-touristinfo.hrRovinj Trilj Slunj TIC Zadar, Mihovila Klaića 5, Tel: +385(0)23316166, www.tzzadar.hr Ravča Županja TIC Split, Peristil bb, Tel: +385Trilj (0) 21345606; www.visitsplit.com KOPRIVNICA ZAGREB Vrbovec VIROVITICA Valbiska Krk Bol Sumartin Primošten KRAPINA Primošten Beli Manastir Vrgorac Gračac RoutesHlebine of the sources of Tourist Board of the town of Duga Resa, Park dr. F. Tuđmana 2, Tel: +385 (0) 47844752, www.tz-dugaresa.hr Senj TIC Šibenik, Obala dr. Franje Tuđmana 5, Tel: +385(0)22214411,Stari Grad www.sibenik-tourism.hr Tourist Board fo the town of Hvar, Trg sv. Stjepana bb, Tel: +385 (0) 21741059; www.tzhvar.hr Kumrovec Kalnik Samobor The routes of Croatian Hvar Nin IvanićTourist Grad Board ofČazma the municipality of Josipdol, Ogulinska 12, Tel: +385 (0) 47581298, www.josipdol.hr Cres Merag Brinje TIC Pag, Trg kralja Petra Krešimira IV, Tel: +385(0)23 611 286, www.pag-tourism.hrDrvenik Routes of ancient cultures TouristSPLIT Board of the town of Vis, Šetalište stare Isse 5, Tel: +385 (0) 21717017, www.tz-vis.hr Đurđevac Donji MiholjacSPLIT Baška Trogir Imotski Tourist Board of the municipality of Karlobag, Trg dr. F. Tuđmana 2, Tel:+ 385 Slatina(0) 53694251,Trogir www.tz-karlobag.hr rulers TIC Skradin, Obala bana Pavla Šubića, Tel: +385(0)22771306, www.skradin.hr ZADAR CENTRAL DALMATIAN ROUTE Tourist Board of the townOmiš of Sinj, Vrlička 41, Tel: +385 (0) 21826352, www.tzsinj.hr; www.dalmatia.hr nature Velika Gorica V. Zdenci Omiš Imotski Otočac Sućuraj Križevci Tourist Board of the municipality of Plitvička jezera (Korenica), Trg sv. Jurja 6, Tel: +385 (0) 53776798, www.tzplitvice.hr Lubenice Tourist Board of the town of Biograd n/m, Trg hrvatskih velikana 2, Tel: +385(0)23385382, www.tzg-biograd.hrMetkovićPreko RogačTourist Board of the town of Omiš, Trg kneza Mislava bb, Tel: +385 (0) 21861350, www.tz-omis.hr Čabar Vrbovec Rogač Lopar Supetar Zagvozd THE LIKAPitomača WAY Ozalj Tourist Board of the municipality of Rakovica, RakovicaDaruvar 6, Tel: +385 (0) 47784450, www.rakovica.hr Pula Bizovac NORTH DALMATIAN TRAIL Tourist Board of the townVis of Nin, Trg braće Radića 3, Tel: +385(0)23265247, www.nin.hr Ploče Benkovac Tourist Board of the town of Makarska, Obala kralja Tomislava 16, Tel: +385 (0) 21612002, www.makarska-info.hr Jamnica Supetar Zagvozd Garešnica Voćin Orahovica Vela Luka Orebić Knin Makarska www.croatia.hr BJELOVAR OSIJEK Rab ZAGREB Vrbovec VIROVITICA Makarska Jablanac Korčula Biograd na Moru Sumartin Ravča Umag KARLOVAC Beli Manastir Kutina Osor Perušić Korenica Bol Buzet SISAK Lipik Velika Kutjevo Našice Mišnjak Ravča Vrgorac Samobor Skrad Duga Resa Pakrac Sumartin Tkon Drniš Hvar Stari Grad Ivanić Grad Čazma Delnice Bol Prizna Drvenik Opatija Vrbovsko Donji Miholjac Žigljen Vrgorac Prapratno Ston Skradin Vrlika Slatina Stari Grad Lastovo Murter Vodice Velika Gorica Motovun RIJEKA Novska POŽEGA Hvar Đakovo VUKOVARNovalja Karlobag GOSPIĆ PAZIN V. Zdenci Nova Mali Lošinj Drvenik Sućuraj Metković Fužine Glina Vinkovci Udbina Sobra Čabar Poreč Vrbovec 5 Gradiška ŠIBENIK Vis Ozalj Daruvar Ogulin Bizovac Jasenovac Sućuraj Sinj 6 Ploče Jamnica Garešnica Crikvenica Voćin Orahovica Topusko SLAVONSKI BROD Ilok Metković Vela Luka Orebić Brestova Josipdol DUBROVNIK Trilj Novi Vinodolski 1 OSIJEK Vis PagPloče Labin Porozina Malinska Primošten Korčula KARLOVAC Rovinj KutinaRabac Slunj Županja Orebić Cavtat 2b Umag Valbiska Velika Vela Luka 1 Buzet SISAK Lipik Krk Kutjevo Našice 2 2a Skrad Duga Resa Pakrac Gračac Trogir SPLIT Delnice Senj 1. Rastoke – Millers’ Village 2. Plitvice Lakes National Park 3. Birthplace of , Korčula 1. , Zadar 2. National Park 3. on Mount Spas Omiš Imotski 1. Trogir – Romanesque City Core 2. Diocletian’s Palace, Split (2a) and Prapratno3. River CetinaSton Opatija Vrbovsko Merag Brinje Nin Rogač 3 Lastovo Cres Baška Smiljan Supetar Zagvozd Ancient City of Salona in (2b) Motovun Novska POŽEGA Đakovo of Croatia PAZIN RIJEKA VUKOVAR Sobra Fužine Glina Lubenice Nova Otočac 2 Tourist Board of the town of Slunj NP Plitvička jezera Lika Museum Gospić ZADAR Zadar Tourist Information Centre Dr. F. Tuđmana 14 a, Tourist Board of the town of Knin Tourist Board of the town of Trogir Tourist Board of the town of Split Tourist Board of the town of Omiš Poreč Gradiška 6 Vinkovci Prapratno Ston Makarska 5 Ogulin Pula Jasenovac Lopar 4b Braće Radića 7, 47240 Slunj 53231 Plitvička jezera Dr. Franje Tuđmana 3, 53000 Gospić Lastovo Preko 1 Mihovila Klaića 5, 23000 Zadar 23244 Starigrad-Paklenica Dr. Franje Tuđmana 24, 22300 Knin Ravča Trg Ivana Pavla II 1, 21220 Trogir Hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 7, 21000 Split Trg kneza Miroslava bb, 21310 Omiš Crikvenica Topusko SLAVONSKI BROD Tel: +385(0)47 777630 Ilok Tel: +385(0)53751015 Tel: + 385 (0) 53572051 Tel: +385(0)23316166 Tel: +385(0)23369202 Tel: +385 (0) 22664822 Bol Sumartin Tel: +385 (0) 21881412 Tel: +385 (0) 21348600 Tel: +385(0)21861350 Brestova Josipdol Benkovac Vrgorac DUBROVNIK Rab E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Sobra 3 Knin E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Hvar Stari Grad E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Porozina Malinska Novi Vinodolski 4 Drvenik Cavtat Labin Jablanac Korenica www.tz-slunj.hr www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr www.mcnikolatesla.hr www.tzzadar.hr www.paklenica.hr www.tz-knin.hr www.tztrogir.hr www.visitsplit.com www.tz-omis.hr Rovinj Rabac Slunj Osor 4a Perušić Županja Valbiska Mišnjak The village of Rastoke grew out of the This National Park has found its place on the It was here that Nikola Tesla, scientist and Biograd na Moru Symbol of the city of Zadar and the most Located between the highest peak of Velebit A military fortification that grew out of Sućuraj The old heart of the city, surrounded by walls, The first urban entities in this area were built At the foot of , the highest mountain in Krk harmonious union of man and nature that UNESCO World Heritage List, blessed as it is with inventor in the field of electricity, was born famous monumental edifice dating from and the sea this national park offers its the early-Croatian cultural heritage of the Metković with a well preserved castle and tower, and by in the times of the Romans – as borne witness Croatia, there flows the River , linking Prizna 6b DUBROVNIK Senj Žigljen reaches back over 300 years. The joy of life the special natural beauty of a string of lakes and and spent his youth. This modern museum, Tkon Drniš medieval times in Croatia, quite unique in visitors the option of swimming in the sea and 9th century. Built on the southern part of Vis Ploče numerous other buildings and palaces dating to by Emperor Diocletian’s Palace (included by its 105 km-long course Vrlika, Sinj, Trilj and Brinje 4Cavtat Orebić Cres Merag Mali Lošinj Novalja Karlobag 3 GOSPIĆ reflects in the bubbling confluence of the waterfalls, where murmurs die and are reborn, housed in his birthplace, and the nearby Skradin Europe. Due to its superb acoustic properties mountaineering in the same day. It stands out Mount Spas, which dominates Knin and its Vela Luka from the Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque in the UNESCO World Heritage List), and the Omiš. The exuberant wealth of the waters of Baška small River Slunjčica with the Korana, where through everlasting change. The opportunity to theme park preserve the memories of the 6a Vrlika it is a popular venue for music programmes with its striking canyons of Velika and Mala surroundings, it offers breathtaking views periods, has been included in the UNESCO entire town of Salona, which once was the the Cetina is particularly appreciated by lovers Udbina Murter Vodice Korčula Lubenice Otočac a multitude of waterfalls, tiny lakes and experience this unrepeatable moment in this scientific path he travelled. Paklenica, as well as with the richness of its on all sides. Nature: Protected landscapes: Vidova gora, Zlatni rat (island of Brač), River Cetina canyon (Omiš), island of Ravnik, World Heritage List. capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia. of rafting and canoeing. Pula Lopar cascades tell the story of the true beauty of natural gallery should not be missed. 5 flora and fauna which attracts mountaineers, Donja , Pakleni otoci (island of Hvar), Prološko blato (Imotski); Monuments of nature: Modra špilja , Medvidina Pag nature. ŠIBENIK Sinj scientists and nature lovers. Prapratno Ston špilja (caves on the island of Biševo), Grapčeva spilja (cave on the island of Hvar), spiljaLastovo Vranjača (cave on the mountain

Rab Trilj of ), islands of and Brusnik; Special reserves: the source and upper courses of the Rivers and Vrlika; map and tourist Road Jablanac Gračac Nature: Vransko Jezero Nature Park, Velebit; special reserves: Saljsko polje (Dugi otok), Lun, Velo and Kolansko blato Sobra Osor Korenica Primošten Pantan wetlands (Trogir), park-wood Marjan (Split) Mišnjak Perušić (Pag); protected landscape: River canyon; Šubićevac forest-park (Šibenik) Nin Architectural sites: Drystone walls and popular building styles of closely packed stone houses and alleys on islands and DUBROVNIK Prizna Architectural sites: the monument-town of urban architecture (Pag); examples of early-Croatian pre-RomanesqueTrogir SPLIT Žigljen Nature: The strict regime reserves of Rožanski and Hajdučki kukovi;ZADAR park-forests of Jasikovac and Vujnović brdo Omiš Imotski in coastal towns (Makarska, Omiš, Sinj, Imotski, the islands of Brač, Hvar, Vis); examples of Roman palatial architecture; Cavtat Novalja Karlobag (Gospić), Laudonov gaj (Laudon’s copse, Udbina); protected landscape of Baraćeve špilje (Barać Caves, Rakovica); building style (Nin); Roman structural elements of “cardo” and “decumanus”, the Roman forum, the most beautiful Mali Lošinj GOSPIĆ Preko Rogač Diocletian’s Palace (Split); the best preserved town of the Romanesque and Gothic periods in Central Europe – walls with Udbina geo-morphological monument of nature - Cerovačke pećine (Cerovec Caves, Gračac) examples of Romanesque architecture in Croatia, city walls, the sea organ, the oldest Gothic church in Dalmatia (St. Supetar Zagvozd castle and tower, narrow stone-clad streets (Trogir) Benkovac Francis, in Zadar), popular building style – stone houses on islands (Ugljan and Pašman); of St. Michael, Architectural sites: the only remaining Turkish tower in Lika, dating from the 15th century (Perušić), the curved bridge Knin Makarska Gastronomy: Dalmatian “kroštule” (sweet, thinly rolled and twisted bits of pastry, deep-fried), Dalmatian „pašticada“, over the River Korana (at Slunj) St. John, Šubićevac and St. Nicholas; Renaissance Cathedral of St. Jacob (Šibenik); early-Croatian fortification at Knin Ravča small sausages “luganige”, “arambašići“ - beef prepared with cabbage (Sinj); “viška pogača” (flat bread of Vis), „hvarski Pag Biograd na Moru Gastronomy: Posedarje prosciutto, “Ninski Šokol” - smoked and cured meat product, Drniš prosciutto and sack-cured Bol Sumartin Gastronomy: a hard cheese known as “škripavac” i.e. “creaker”, Lika potato, Lika lamb, a product made from fruits of 4. Velebit Nature Park (4a) and 5. Medieval town of Ogulin 6. Mills in the River Gacka valley 4. KrkaStari National Grad Park 5. St Jacob’sVrgorac Cathedral, Šibenik 6. National Park (6a) and paprenjaci“ (pepper cookies of Hvar), “vitalac” – lamb dish, “smutica” (wine with milk, island of Brač); Vugava and Plančić 4. Hvar – RenaissanceHeart of 5. Biokovo Nature Park 6. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sinj the forest and old types of apples and pears, medicinal herbs, plum and pear Tkonbrandies, bread baked under a “peka”, Drniš North Velebit National Park (4b) cheese, Pag cheese and lamb, pasta with Swiss chard “soparnjak” (Šibenik), “kumbasice” sausages (Skradin), redHvar Telašćica Nature Park (6b) wines (island of Hvar) the Town Gračac wines, rosé from Benkovac, Babić from Primošten, and white wines, Gegić and Paška žutica, Maraschino liqueur Drvenik sauerkraut, beans, soured milk, “cicvara” – a dish made from corn flour, milk, butter and smetana Skradin PP VelebitVrlika Tourist Board of the town of Ogulin Tourist Board of the town of Otočac Trg Ivana Pavla II, br. 5, Tourist Board of the town of Šibenik Events: Hvar – Hvar Summer Productions (May/ October) Split – Split Summer (July/August); Days of Marulić (April); Solin Tourist Board of the town of Hvar Tina Ujevića 1/1, Tourist Board of the town of Sinj Nin Murter Vodice Sućuraj Nacionalni park Kornati Events: Gospić- “Autumns in Lika”, an event presenting traditional products and customs (October), Ogulin - Ogulin Kaniža bb, 53000 Gospić Bernardina Frankopana 2, 47300 Ogulin Kralja Zvonimira 17, 53220 Otočac Events: Šibenik – International Children’s Festival (June/July), Evenings of Dalmatian Chansons (August), The Night of p.p.154, 22001 Šibenik Fausta Vrančića 18, Metković22000 Šibenik Butina 2, 22243 Murter – Ethno-ambient, Salona (July/August); Trogir - The International Tenor Competition (August); Sinj - (ring Trg sv. Stjepana bb, 21450 Hvar 21300 Makarska Vrlička 41, 21230 Sinj Tel: +385(0)53560450 Tel: +385(0)47532278 Tel: +385(0)53771603 the Full Moon ( July); Zadar – Zadar Summer of Theatre (June/August), International Festival of ContemporaryVis Theatre Tel: +385(0)22201777 Tel: +385(0)22212075Ploče Tel: +385(0)22435740 Tel: +385(0)21741059 Tel: +385(0)21616924 Tel: +385(0)21826352 english Festival of Fairytales (June) ŠIBENIK E: [email protected] tilting tournament on horseback, August); Omiš – Festival of Dalmatian Klapas, Omiš (June/July) Sinj E: [email protected] E: [email protected] ”Zadar Ars Nova” (August), Music Evenings in St. Donatus (July/August) E: [email protected] Luka Orebić E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Preko Cycling trails: Six trails along the banks of the River Mrežnica (Duga Resa), two trails near Ogulin, Otočac-Kuterevo– www.pp-velebit.hr www.tz-grada-ogulina.hr www.tz-otocac.hr www.npkrka.hr www.sibenik-tourism.hr www.kornati.hr Wellness: Primošten, Makarska, Hvar Health resorts: Makarska www.tzhvar.hr www.biokovo.com www.tzsinj.hr; www.dalmatia.hr ZADAR Sinac, mountain trail near Rakovica The Velebit Nature Park covers Trilj the entire Wellness: Starigrad-Paklenica, Šibenik, Zadar Health resorts: Biograd, Nin Korčula Cycling trails: Makarska, Sinj, Trilj; islands of Brač, Hvar, Šolta, Vis Benkovac Primošten The town of Ogulin is located amid an area www.lickosenjska.com/gacka With its seven travertine waterfalls and a total This unique monument of European sacral The most indented archipelago in the The history of the town of Hvar begins way back, Biokovo is the highest mountain along the The most important Marian shrine in Dalmatia Knin Hiking trails: along the River Mrežnica (Duga Resa), around Otočac. mountain of Velebit. The matchless quality of teeming with legends and folk traditions that Close to the village of Sinac, at the source Cycling trails: NP Paklenica, islands of Pag, Pašman, Ugljan fall of 242 metres, the largest travertine barrier architecture has been included in the UNESCO Mediterranean, the Kornati are the Wine roads: Biokovo, Kaštela; islands of Brač, Hvar, Vis, Biševo in prehistoric times. It reached its zenith in the Croatian coast. It is characterized by strong housing the gold-crowned painting of Our Mountain trails: Ogulin-Bijelsko-Klek, Baške Oštarije-Zavižan (The Premužić Trail), Krasno-Zavižan, Krasno-Begovača karstic forms, landscapes and the living world grew out of the strikingly beautiful natural of the Gacka river, one can still grind maize Hunting: Southern Velebit, island of Pag, Ravni kotari in Europe – the famous Skradinski buk – this World Heritage List and was the most continuation of Telašćica Nature Park which, 15th and 16th centuries, when the Renaissance natural contrasts, a wealth of flora and fauna with Miraculous Lady of Sinj, which was brought here Trogirare theSPLIT reasons why the UN issued a Charter Prapratno Ston Hunting: State-owned hunting grounds: “Biokovo”, “Mosor”, “Pelegrin”, “Kopršnica-Tijarica” Biograd na Moru Omiš and challengingImotski historical environment. and wheat in the ancient way - with water Fishing: River Zrmanja, Vrana lake (Vransko jezero), River park is a natural and karsticLastovo phenomenon. significant architectural creation of 15th- and in turn, boasts the safest, most beautiful and heart of the town was shaped. Its dominant many endemic species and rare birds of prey, as in 1687 by the fleeing from Rama Hunting: Areas around Duga Resa, Krnjak (between Karlovac - Slunj), Slunj, Ogulin, Josipdol, the areas of North and declaring the North Velebit Nature Park a One of those legends concerns Đula’s abyss power, or process woollen cloth. An encounter Located in the park is the enchanting isle of 16th-century Croatia. It is adorned with a largest natural port of the Adriatic, rocks that Fishing: River Cetina, Peručko jezero (Peruča Lake), River Vrlika Riding: Trilj, Sinj, Bene and Marjan park-wood (Split) features are the Cathedral of St. Stephen, the well as by geomorphologic phenomena – all still before the Turkish onslaught. The faithful have Tkon Drniš worldRogač biosphere reserve. The centre of the Riding: Polača, Zaton, Knin The Mediterranean as it once was gratis Central Velebit; Fishing: Rivers Mrežnica, Gacka, the area around Gospić Supetar – a place whereZagvozd the River Dobra disappears with the ancient ways of a mill set amid an Visovac where there is a Franciscan monastery frieze of 72 headsSobra carved in stone, depicting plummet into the sea from a height of 200 Adventourism: rafting (River Cetina); flying (island of Brač, island of Hvar, the Mosor mountain, mountains of town loggia with a tower, and an arsenal with a further enhanced by stunning views of the sea. been visiting this sanctuary for over 300 years, park is located in Krasno, one of the great underground, and where a girl named Đula ecologically fully preserved environment is a Adventurism: rafting (Rivers Zrmanja, Krka); flying (Velebit); bungee jumping (Šibenik bridge) and church. citizens of the times. metres, and Lake Mir – the only saltwater lake theatre dating from 1612. particularly on the Feast of the Assumption, Skradin Vrlika Skiing: Baške Oštarije Rafting: River Mrežnica (Duga Resa) Marian sanctuaries situated at an altitude of Dalmatinska zagora up to Dinara, Biokovo) Murter Vodice Souvenirs: Lika-style cap, ceramic miniature of a river boat (Karlovac) Makarskaended her unhappy love – or so legend has matchless experience. Souvenirs: PAG LACE, Maraschino liqueur in wicker-covered bottle (Zadar), sponges from the island of Krapanj DUBROVNIKon the Adriatic. August 15. 714 metres. it... or perhaps it is true...Ravča Souvenirs: LAVANDA (Hvar), agava lace (Hvar) Bol Sumartin Cavtat ŠIBENIK Sinj Stari Grad Vrgorac HvarTourist Board of the town of Metković,Drvenik pp 39, Tel: +385 (0) 20681899, www.metkovic.hr TIC Zagreb, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 11, Tel: +385(0)14814051, www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr Trilj > That Dubrovnik has the oldest insurance law in Europe, dating from 1395 – three centuries General information about Croatia Primošten Tourist Board of the municipality of StonSućuraj, Pelješki put bb, T: +385(0)20754452, www.ston.hr Trails of the court fairies Tourist Board of the town of Krapina, Magistratska 11, Tel: +385 (0) 49371330, www.krapina.hr, www.tz-zagorje.hr Tourist Board of the city of Korčula, Obala dr. Franje Tuđmana 4,Metković Tel: +385 (0) 20715701, www.korcula.net Tourist Board of the city of Varaždin, Ivana Padovca 3, Tel: +385(0)42210987, www.tourism-varazdin.hr before Lloyd’s which was adopted at the beginning of the 17th century; Mainland surface area: 56,594 km2; Area of territorial waters: 31,067 km2. Population: 4,437,460. Composition Routes of old sea captains Vis Ploče THE NORTHERN ROUTE Did you know? > That the Republic of Dubrovnik was the first state to recognize the independence of the United of nationalities: the majority of the population are , the largest minorities are , Bosnians, Slovenes, Trogir SPLIT TIC Stradun (Dubrovnik),Vela Luka Placa 21, Tel:Orebić +385 (0) 20323350, www.tzdubrovnik.hr Tourist Board of the town of Čakovec, Kralja Tomislava 1, Tel: +385(0)40313319, www.tourism-cakovec.hr SOUTHOmiš DALMATIANImotski ROUTE Tourist Board of Goveđari, Goveđari – Polače (Općina Mljet), Tel: +385 (0) 20744186, www.mljet.hr Tourist Board of the town of Koprivnica, Trg bana Josipa Jelačića 7, T: +385(0)48621433, www.koprivnicatourism.com States of America; Hungarians, Czechs, Italians, and Albanians. System of government: Multi-party Parliamentary Republic. Capital: Rogač Tourist Board of the municipality of KonavleKorčula (Cavtat), Put Tihe 3, Tel: +385 (0) 20479025, www.tzcavtat-konavle.hr Tourist Board of the town of Križevci, Trg Antuna Nemčića 6, T: +385(0)48681199, www.tz-koprivnicko-krizevacka.hr > That Croats have their own script. It is called Glagolitic, originates from the 9th century, and was Zagreb (population: 779,145). Length of coastline: 5,835.30 km, of which 4,058 km comprise the coastlines of islands, Supetar Zagvozd PERSONALITIES... reefs and crags. Number of islands, reefs and crags: 1185; forty-seven islands are permanently inhabited. Highest Prapratno Ston > That a torpedo in the form and structure that we know it today was invented in 1860 by Ivan in regular use (together with Latin script) until the 18th century; Makarska Lastovo peak: Dinara 1,831 m/asl. Climate: In the interior of the country the climate is moderately warm and rainy; on the Ravča Lupis-Lukić, a retired Austro-Hungarian Navy officer, and that the first torpedo factory was > That Empress Maria Theresa had a resident lace-maker from Pag at her court in Vienna who Bol Sumartin highest peaks a snowy forest climate prevails, while in the area along the Adriatiac coast it is a pleasant Mediterranean Vrgorac Sobra ČAKOVEC located in Rijeka; produced lace for the needs of the Court. climate with many sunny days. Average temperature in continental parts in January is 0-2 0C, somewhat lower at the Stari Grad 0 o Hvar Drvenik 5 > That scientist and physicist Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), the world renowned innovator and highest altitudes above sea level; in August it is about 20 C, and about 12 C on the highest peaks. Average temperature DUBROVNIK o 0 1 VARAŽDIN 4b in the littoral: January 5-9 C, while in August it is between 22 and 25 C. In winter average sea temperature in January Sućuraj Cavtat inventor in the field of energy transfer and telecommunications was born in Croatia. His most NATURE... 0 0 Metković 4a Trakošćan is 12 C, and in summer about 25 C. Currency: The official currency is the kuna (100 lipa 1 kuna). Foreign currency may Vis Ploče valuable contribution was alternating current; > That iris is the national flower of Croatia; be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, at ATMs, post offices, in the majority of tourist agencies, hotels and camp Orebić KOPRIVNICA > That Slavoljub Penkala (1871-1922) of Zagreb invented the mechanical pencil and fountain pen Vela Luka 3 KRAPINA > That in Croatia you can, within a span of only 100 km, see the sea, the karst, forests, mountains sites. Credit cards (Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners) are accepted in almost all hotels, marinas, 3 Hlebine in 1906; Korčula Kumrovec 6 Kalnik and plains; restaurants, retail outlets and ATMs. 2 > That the year 1936 is regarded as the official beginning of naturism on the island of Rab, when > That Croatia is one of the ecologically best preserved countries in Europe. It is one of the few 2 1. Archaeological Site of Narona 2. The Town Walls of Ston 3. Korčula – the City of Marco Đurđevac 1. Medvednica Nature Park 2. The Old Village in Kumrovec 3. Hušnjakovo Museum of Prapratno Ston Polo Museum Evolution in Krapina King Edward VIII of England came to the island, and when the Rab authorities allowed him and countries on the old continent which is supplying its citizens with potable water from the public General information Lastovo Križevci 4 Archeological Museum Narona Tourist Board of the municipality of Ston Tourist Board of the town of Korčula Pitomača Lugarnica Bliznec Josipa Broza 19 Šetalište V. Sluge bb his escort to swim in the nude in Kandarola cove; water supply system; Travel documents: A valid passport or some other identification document recognised by international agreement; Sobra 20352 Vid Pelješki put bb, 20230 Ston Obala dr. Franje Tuđmana 4, 20260 Korčula 1 Bliznec bb, 10000 Zagreb 49295 Kumrovec 49000 Krapina BJELOVAR > That St. Marin, a stone mason from the island of Rab who moved to the Italian Peninsula, > That “”, the famous adventure series, was filmed at Plitvice Lakes, on the Velebit for certain countries a personal identity card is sufficient (i.e. a document which testifies to the identity and citizenship 5 Tel: +385 (0) 20691596 Tel: +385(0)20754452 Tel: +385(0)20715701 Tel:VIROVITICA +385(0)14586317 Tel: +385(0)49225830 Tel: +385(0)49371491 of the bearer). Information: Diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Croatia abroad, or the Ministry E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] ZAGREB Vrbovec E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] founded the Republic of San Marino in the year 301; Mountain, and on the River Zrmanja; DUBROVNIK 6 Beli Manastir of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Croatia (tel.: +385 1 4569 964, E-mail: stranci@mvpi. www.a-m-narona.hr www.ston.hr www.korcula.net Samobor www.pp-medvednica.hr www.mdc.hr/kumrovec www.mhz.hr > That the first known drawing of a parachute (homo volans) is the work of the Croatian inventor > That Zlatni rat – the famous beach in Bol on the island of Brač, changes its shape depending Cavtat The ancient city of Narona, in the village of The fortification complex dating from the 14th The city of Korčula, historical heart of Ivanić Grad Čazma A forest-covered mountain rising above Zagreb An interesting open-air museum containing The Museum of the primeval man of Krapina Faust Vrančić (1551-1617) from Šibenik; hr, www.mvpei.hr). Customs regulations: Customs regulations in the Republic of Croatia are almost completely Vid, near Metković, the small Church of St century, quite unique in its length of 5.5 km the island of the same name, is one of with kilometres of mountaineeringSlatina trails, Donjiand Miholjacpreserved village houses dating from the turn presents the world of our distant ancestors on the wind; harmonised with the regulations and standards of EU member states, but the value of objects of non-commercial Vitus, the early Christian church in Bare, the and its monumentality, together with defence the best preserved medieval cities in the Velika Gorica V. Zdenci the Sljeme skiing centre. Among its other of the 19th century, presenting the traditional through its geological, palaeontological > That during his stay in Zadar the famous film director Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980) stated that > That on the island of Mljet you can see an island within an island: notably, in the middle of the character for personal use allowed to be brought into the country without tax duty or PDV (VAT) is limited to 300 HRK complex of early Christian basilicas, city walls structures and urban layout. The walls begin Mediterranean. This, Čabarthe birthplace of Marco Nature: Special botanical reserve: “Čret Dubravica” (Dubravica); the Vrbovec“Vindija” cave (Varaždin) – monument of nature; attractions are its caves - the most interesting way of life at the start of the course of the and archaeological collections. In the the sunset in Zadar is the most beautiful in the world; and the forum with the Temple of Augustus and end with the fortresses of Koruna in Polo, boasts a rich historical, monumental and Ozalj Daruvaramong them being Veternica, its passes, River at theBizovac end of the 19th century; for archaeological park you can view life-size Large Lake is a tiny isle, a rare natural phenomenon; (kuna). The entry of all meat, dairy and other products of animal origin exceeding the total weight of 1kg is subject to – these are the most precious remains of Mali ston and Veliki kaštio in Ston. The most cultural heritage. protected landscape of the River Mura; “VelikiJamnica pažut”: special ornithological reserve (Legrad) Garešnica waterfalls and Voćinkarstic features. FollowingOrahovica the instance, the Zagorje wedding, from hemp to sculptures of the primeval people and animals > That on his return from the Crusades in 1192 Richard the Lion Heart found refuge from a storm > That Makarska has a Malacological Museum with the largest collection of shells and snails in veterinary inspection at the border crossing. The amount of wine that can be brought in is limited to a maximum of 5 Nature: Lastovo Islands Nature Park; Monument of park architecture: Trsteno Arboretum; special historical heritage in this region. monumental fortification is Bartolomeo, which Architectural sites: Januševec Castle ( Brdovečko); Veliki Tabor burg (Desinić); Old Town (Varaždin); vineyard educational trails one can familiarize oneself cloth, pottery, from grain to bread,OSIJEK etc... of those times. in front of Dubrovnik, and in order to honour a vow he then made, he gave the citizens of the world; litres per passenger. Foreign and local currency and cheques may be freely taken in and out of the country by foreign rises above Ston. KARLOVAC Kutina with the entire area, and visit the Zrinski mine. reserves of the Neretva delta (ichthyologic and ornithological reserves), Mali Ston bay (a reserve in Umag huts and old village houses (Gornje Međimurje); old core of the town of Križevci ; the Marian shrine of Velika Našice Dubrovnik money to start building their cathedral; and Croatian citizens with residence abroad, but the transfer of an amount exceeding 40,000 kuna must be declared Buzet Gastronomy: roastDuga turkey Resa with “mlinci”, buckwheat gruel, dishesSISAK and beverages made from stinging nettles, “prga”Lipik Pakrac Kutjevo > That the Dalmatian, a very distinct breed of dog, was named after Dalmatia and the Illyrian to a customs official. Valuable professional equipment and technical devices must also be declared to a customs official the sea); the isle of Lokrum – reserve of forest vegetation; Vela spilja (cave, Vela Luka) - geomorphologic Delnice Skrad > That the inventor of dactiloscopy, a finger-print method for identifying those suspected of tribe of Dalmati; monument of nature; significant protected landscapes: Kočje (village of Žrnovo on the island of Korčula), Saplunara Opatija Vrbovsko– cheese made from cow’s milk, pumpkin seed oil, Zagorski “štrukli”, cakes: “kukuruzna zlevka” (corn meal pudding), at the border crossing. PDV is refunded to foreign nationals when leaving the country for individual goods purchased Đakovo crimes was Hvar-born Ivan Vučetić (1858-1925). > That the last European oasis of griffon vulture is on the island of Cres. (island of Mljet), Konavoski dvori (Konavle); park woods of cypress trees: “Pod Gospu” (Orebić), Ošjak (Vela Luka) Motovun RIJEKA “vrbovečka pera”, bread rolls: Varaždin sticks; bubblies: Šenpjen Novska POŽEGA VUKOVAR in Croatia, for amounts in excess of 500 HRK, upon the presentation of a PDV-P, or rather a “Tax-cheque” form verified PAZIN Fužine Glina Nova exclusively by a customs official. For additional information please contact the Customs Administration (www.carina. Architectural sites: Gothic and Gothic-Renaissance summer residences (from Pelješac to Konavle); Franciscan Poreč Events: Zaprešić – Harvest Festivities (July), Jelačić Days (October); Gornja Stubica – Knights’ Tourney (June); Varaždin Gradiška Vinkovci Ogulin Jasenovac hr). Import of products of animal origin is regulated by the relevant Book of Rules details of which are available from monastery (Orebić); Ducal Palace (Luka Šipanska); Minčeta fortress, Fortress and Sponza Palace; Franciscan Crikvenica – „Špancirfest“ (Festival of Strollers, August/September),Topusko Varaždin Baroque Evenings (September); Sveti Martin na Muri SLAVONSKI BROD Ilok CURIOSITIES... Brestova – DownstreamJosipdol Race of the Međimurje Boats (June); Koprivnica – Images of Podravina (July) FASHION... the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Rural Development (tel.: +385 1 610 9747 and 610 6669; www.mps.hr). House monastery (Rožat); Račić Family Mausoleum (Cavtat); traditional stone architecture (Konavle) Novi Vinodolski > That Istria has its own leaning tower – the 22 metre-tall bell tower in Završje; its inclination Labin Porozina Malinska Health resorts: Stubičke Toplice [Spa], Donja Stubica, Tuheljske Toplice, Krapinske Toplice, Varaždinske Toplice, Sveti > That Croatia is the home of the cravat. It was spread as a fashion detail in the 17th century by pets: The control of import of house pets (up to five animals) for non-commercial purpose, in company of their owner Gastronomy: lamb and veal prepared under a “peka”, eel or frog “brodetto” (Neretva Valley), Ston oysters and Rovinj Rabac Slunj Županja is 40 cm; Valbiska Krk Martin na Muri Croatian soldiers. Indeed, in 1667, during the reign of Louis XIV of France, a special regiment was or person authorized by the owner, is being carried out by the staff of the Customs Service in accordance with the mussels, cakes “kontonjata”, “mantala” and arancina (Konavle), wines: Dingač and Postup (Pelješac), Pošip and Grk > That the Opatija Riviera was, next to the Côte d’Azur, the main destination of the Habsburg elite, above mentioned Book of Rules. The owner shall be able to enter the Republic of Croatia with her/his pet(s) through (Korčula), Malmsey of Dubrovnik 4. Mljet National Park 5. Dubrovnik – The Old City Core 6. Cavtat – The Old City Core Senj Cycling trails: Marija Gorica, Luka, Kupljenovo, , Stubičke Toplice, Donja and Gornja Stubica, Marija Bistrica, 4. Trakošćan Castle (4a) and City 5. Zrinski Castle, Čakovac 6. Protected landscape of Kalnik, formed that was named after Croats: the “Royal Cravates”. The new fashion attribute, worn “a la Merag Oroslavlje,Brinje Klanjec, Tuheljske Toplice, Krapinske Toplice, Kumrovec, villages of Zagorje, Desinić, Lepoglava, Gornji of Varaždin (4b) – pearls of culture and the old town of Kalnik and it still carries the appellation “Nice of the Adriatic”; all the border crossings at which the customs office is present. According to the said Book of Rules coordinated with Events: Metković – Folklore Festival “Na Neretvu misečina pala” (And Moonlight Fell on the Neretva, May); Korčula Cres Baška Croate”, was adopted by the people of Paris. Soon, the expression became the root of the new Pristanište 2, 20226 Goveđari Tourist Board of the city of Dubrovnik Tourist Board of the municipality of Konavle Macelj, Sveti Martin na Muri, Legrad, Koprivnica Tourist Board of the city of Varaždin Trg Republike 5 Tourist Board of the municipality of Kalnik > That the 45th parallel (also known as the Sun Dial) passes through the town of Senj; the Decree 998/2003/EZ, dogs, cats and tame polecat (Mustela putorius) now entering the Republic of Croatia must – Marco Polo Festival (July); Dubrovnik – Dubrovnik Film Festival (May), Dubrovnik Summer Festival (July/August), Lubenice Otočac French word “cravate”. be fitted with an identification microchip. For additional information please contact the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing Julian Rachlin and Friends Festival (September), International Choir Festival (October); Cavtat – Cavtat Summer (June- Tel: +385(0)20744041 Sv. Dominika 7, 20000 Dubrovnik Put Tihe 3, 20210 Cavtat Hiking trails: educational trails (Medvednica Nature Park); educational trails (Stubičke Toplice, Kalnik); medicinal trail Ivana Padovca 3, 42000 Varaždin 40000 Čakovec Trg Stjepana Radića 5, 48269 Kalnik > That the Rijeka Carnival is regarded as one of the three most attractive carnivals in Europe; E: [email protected] Tel: +385 (0)Pula 20323887 Tel: +385(0)20479025Lopar (Krapinske Toplice); the River Drava trail; area of Trakošćan; upper part of Međimurje Tel: +385(0)42210987 Tel: +385(0)40313499 Tel: +385 (0) 48857249 and Rural Development – Administration for Veterinary Medicine (tel.: +385 1 610 9749; 610 6703 and 610 6669; www. September) www.np-mljet.hr E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] > That the city of Zadar has the first sea organ in the world. It produces sounds using only the Rab Mountain trails: Ivanšćica, Kalnik, Ravna Gora, Čakovec – Štrigova, GASTRONOMY... mps.hr). Health service: There are hospitals and clinics in all larger towns, and dispensaries and chemists in smaller Wellness: Dubrovnik, Cavtat Health resorts: Vela Luka Located in the western part of the island of www.tzdubrovnik.hr www.tzcavtat-konavle.hr www.tourism-varazdin.hr www.mdc.hr/cakovec www.kalnik.hr power of wind and sea waves; places. Health services to foreign tourists are not charged if a convention on health care has been signed between Mljet, the most richly wooded island in the A city of unique political and cultural history, The small, medieval town of Cavtat is bothJablanac the Thematic roads: Wine road of Zelina (below Sv. Ivana Zeline); Gallery roads (starting from Hlebine) Trakošćan Castle is undoubtedly the most Contained within the old town of the Zrinski Rising on the mountain of Kalnik are the > That every April 1, when Ludbreg celebrates its Day of being the Centre of the World, wine Cycling trails: Konavle; islands of Korčula and Mljet Osor Perušić Korenica > That 100,000 egg yolks were used for the stucco of the Veli Rat lighthouse on Dugi otok; Croatia and the country from which they come (where no such convention exists, the costs of medical services are Hiking trails: Area of Orebić; Cavtat – Močići – Ćilipi; the „Ronald Brown“ trail (Konavle); Konavoske stijene (Rocks of Adriatic, the park is renowned for its deep and of world renowned monumental tourist and cultural centre Mišnjakof Konavle. Among Hunting: areas of Zelendvor, Trakošćan, Čakovec, Štrigova, Legrad, Koprivnica romantic and, according to many, the most family – which is a zero category cultural and remains of the medieval town of Kalnik, built instead of water issues from the town fountain; bays: Veliko and Malo jezero (Large and heritage – a UNESCO heritage. It is one of the many valuable cultural sites are thePrizna Fishing: Rivers Mura, Drava; Lake Čabraji, Ravenska chapel, Hegeniš, Šoderica, Stara Šoderica, Ješkovo beautiful castle in Croatia. Varaždin, the city historical monument – is Zrinski Castle, which on a cliff, while at the foot of the town is the > That the White House in Washington was built with stone from the island of Brač; paid directly by the persons in question). Health care for emergency cases (including transport) is provided in a Konavle) educational trail (Konavle); islands of Korčula, Mljet, Lastovo and Lopud Small Lake), lush and diverse Mediterranean Žigljen > That Maraschino is an authentic liqueur of Zadar which in the 18th century was exported to the most attractive and best known cities Mausoleum of the Račić family, the birthplace Riding: Pregrada (Valentinovo), Zlatar Bistrica, Sveti Martin na Muri, Donja Dubrava; Skiing: Sljeme (Medvednica) of culture, delights with its splendid churches, houses the Međimurje Museum. One of its village of Kalnik, with a contemporary Biblical > That the Trogir chapel is adorned with 150 sculptures of human figures; manner and in accordance with the regulations valid for Croatian citizens, which also applies to the participation Wine roads: The Wine Roads of Pelješac (Pelješac) vegetation and rich cultural heritage – in the Mediterranean which, in addition of VlahoMali Bukovac, Lošinj the DucalNovalja Palace and the Karlobag GOSPIĆ palaces and its amazing cemetery, but also archaeological rarities is the Askos – a ceramic Garden of Peace – an open-air gallery of almost all European countries and could be found on the tables of their rulers, George IV of in the costs for medical services rendered. Veterinary service: Croatia is covered by a network of veterinary clinics Riding: Konavle the most distinct being the 12th-century to its exquisite natural beauty and the Sokol Fortress. Paragliding: Prigorec (Ivanšćica); Kalnik;Udbina Cvetlin and Višnjica (Ravna Gora) Speedway: Prelog, Donji Kraljevec with its artistic achievements and cultural vessel dating from the 5th century BC. wooden sculptures of biblical themes. > That one of the oldest public theatres in Europe was built in Hvar in 1612; Benedictine monastery on the isle in the preserved state of its heritage, alsoČAKOVEC offers an heritage. England, Napoleon Bonaparte, Russian Emperor Nicholas and others... and dispensaries (www.veterinarstvo.hr; e-mail: [email protected]). Public holidays: 1 January – New Year’s Souvenirs: SILK EMBROIDERY OF KONAVLE (Konavle), “karaka” of Dubrovnik – replica of a sailing ship Souvenirs: GINGERBREAD HEART, gingerbread moulds, wooden toys (Laz), Lepoglava lace, „Čapla“ carnival mask Large Lake. exceptionally varied range of tourist facilities (Čakovec), miniatures of naive paintings (Hlebine) Day; 6 January – Epiphany; Easter Sunday and Easter Monday; 1 May – Labour Day; Corpus Christi; 22 June – Anti- and services. VARAŽDIN Pag Fascist Resistance Day; 25 June – Statehood Day; 5 August – and National Thanksgiving Day; 15 August – Trakošćan Assumption Day; 8 October – Independence Day; 1 November – All Saints’ Day; 25 & 26 December – Christmas holidays. TIC Bjelovar, Ulica Frana Supila 8, Tel: +385(0)43243944, www.tzbbz.hr Gračac Tourist Board of the town of Požega, Trg Sv. Trojstva 1, Tel: +385 (0) 34274900, www.pozega-tz.hr GINGERBREAD HEART – cookie made from Shops and public services working hours: Most shops are open from 8 am until 8 pm on weekdays, and on Saturdays ČAKOVEC KOPRIVNICA and Sundays until 2 pm; in the high season even longer. Public services and business offices work from 8 am until 4 The trails of subterranean Tourist Board of the town of ViroviticaKRAPINA, Trg kralja Tomislava 1, Tel: +385(0)33721241, www.virovitica.hr; www.zupanija.info Nin Tourist board of the town of Virovitica, Trg kralja Tomislava 1, Tel: +385 (0) 33721241; www.virovitica.hr honey pastry dyed bright red and colourfully Tourist Board of the town of Ivanić Grad, Moslavačka 13, Tel: +385(0)12831370, www.ivanic-grad.hr Hlebine Tourist Board of the town of Đakovo, Kralja Tomislava 3, Tel: +385 (0) 31812319, www.tz-djakovo.hr pm, Mondays to Fridays. Post & telecommunications: Post offices are open from 7 am until 7 pm, and in smaller VARAŽDIN Kumrovec Kalnik decorated, which is traditionally presented to Tourist Board of the town of Vrbovec, Trg Petra Zrinskog 23/1, Tel: +385(0)12791661, www.vrbovec.hr Trails of the Pannonian Sea Tourist Board of the town of Vinkovci, Trg bana J. Šokčevića 3, Tel: +385 (0) 32334653, www.tz-vinkovci.hr one’s beloved or to a dear friend centres from 7 am until 2 pm; some operate two shifts. In larger towns and tourist resorts duty post offices are open secretsTrakošćan Đurđevac Tourist Board of the town of Kutina, Crkvena ulica 42, Tel: +385(0)44681004, www.turizam-kutina.hr Preko Tourist Board of the town of Vukovar, Strossmayerova 15, Tel: +385 (0) 32442889, www.tzvsz.hr on Saturdays and Sundays as well. All public telephones operate with telephone cards that can be bought in post offices THEZADAR SLAVONIA ROUTE KAŽUN – miniature model of a THE NORTH-EASTERN ROUTE KOPRIVNICA Tourist Board of the town of Novska, Potočna 1a, Tel: +385(0)44601305, www.novska.hrKriževci Benkovac Tourist Board of the town of Županja, Veliki kraj 66, Tel: +385 (0) 32830299, www.tz-zupanja.hr and at newspaper kiosks (www.posta.hr). Power supply: 220 V; frequency: 50 Hz. Water: Water supplied by the public KRAPINA Knin traditional stone-built field hut used LINEN HAND TOWEL FROM IVANIĆ GRAD Hlebine Pitomača water system is potable in all parts of Croatia. Kumrovec Kalnik BJELOVAR by land tillers as a storehouse for – hand-woven, hand-made towel made VIROVITICA Biograd na Moru their tools, and a shelter in inclement from flax, embroidered with unicolour or Đurđevac 1 ZAGREB Vrbovec Tkon Drniš Beli Manastir weather multi colour ethnographic motifs Service information Križevci Samobor International country code for Croatia: 385. Ambulance: 94. Fire brigade: 93. Police: 92. Roadside vehicle Pitomača Ivanić Grad Čazma Skradin Vrlika VUČEDOL DOVE – ceramic vessel in MurterSlatina DonjiVodice Miholjac the form of a bird, from the Vučedol assistance: +385 (0) 1 987. National Search and Rescue Centre: 9155. A single countrywide number for all BJELOVAR Velika Gorica V. Zdenci culture emergency situations: 112. General information: 981. Information on local and inter-city telephone numbers: ZAGREB Vrbovec VIROVITICAČabar Vrbovec ŠIBENIK 4 988. Information on international telephone numbers: 902. Weather forecast and road conditions: 060 520 520. 2 Ozalj Beli Manastir Daruvar Bizovac Sinj Samobor Jamnica Garešnica Voćin Orahovica 3 Croatian Automobile Club (HAK): +385 1 4640 800; E-mail: [email protected]; www.hak.hr Ivanić Grad Čazma OSIJEK Trilj CROATIA BY CAR: 6 Donji Miholjac 2 Primošten Slatina KARLOVAC Kutina MILESTONES - small replicas of Documents: valid driving licence, automobile registration card, vehicle insurance. Permitted speeds: within built-up UmagVelika Gorica Velika Našice Buzet V. Zdenci 1. Old Town – MonumentDuga Resa of 2. Pejačević Castle, ViroviticaSISAK 3. Count Janković Castle, LipikDaruvarPakrac Kutjevo 1. the Brod Fortress and the 2. Nature Park 3. Osijek Fortress historical road signs dating from areas: 50 km/h; outside built-up areas: 90 km/h; on major motor routes designed exclusively for motor vehicles, and Čabar Vrbovec Delnice Skrad Trogir SPLIT Ozalj 3 Daruvar VrbovskoCulture in Đurđjevac Bizovac Omiš Imotski monastery in Slavonski Brod the 18th and 19th centuries high-speed roads: 110 km/h, on motorways: 130 km/h, motor vehicles towing a caravan: 80 km/h; buses and buses Jamnica Opatija Garešnica Voćin Orahovica Motovun Galerija Stari grad Dvorac Pejačević Tourist Information Centre DaruvarNovska POŽEGA ĐakovoRogač Tourist Board of the town of Slavonski Brod Stjepana Radića 46 Tourist Board of the city of Osijek with a light trailer: 80 km/h. Driving with headlights both day and night (0-24 h) is compulsory. Using mobile RIJEKA OSIJEK Nova 6 VUKOVAR Zagvozd PAZIN Fužine Starogradska 21, 48350 Đurđevac 33000 ViroviticaGlina Trg Kralja Tomislava 14, 43500 Daruvar Supetar Trg pobjede 28/1, 35000 Slavonski Brod 34330 Velika Županijska 2, 31000 Osijek phones (cell phones) is prohibited whilst driving. Use of safety belts is compulsory. A fluorescent jacket is an KARLOVAC 5 Gradiška Vinkovci Umag Poreč Kutina OgulinVelikaTel: +385(0)48812230 Tel: +385(0)33722127 Tel: +385(0)43331382 5 Tel: +385(0)35447721 Tel: +385(0)34313030 Tel: +385(0)31203755 Buzet SISAK Lipik Kutjevo Našice Jasenovac Makarska BAŠĆANSKA PLOČA (Baška Plaque) - a obligatory item of a vehicle’s equipment. Fuel stations: Open every day from 7 am until 7 or 8 pm, in the summer Skrad Duga Resa CrikvenicaPakrac E: [email protected] E:Topusko [email protected] E: [email protected] SLAVONSKI BROD Ilok E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Delnice 4 Brestova Josipdol 1 Ravča season until 10 pm. Fuel pumps on duty in larger towns and on major international lines of communication are open Opatija Vrbovsko Novi Vinodolski www.djurdjevac.hr www.mdc.hr/virovitica www.daruvar.hr Bol Sumartin www.tzgsb.hr www.pp-papuk.hr www.tzosijek.hr miniature replica of the most important Labin Porozina Malinska Vrgorac 0-24 h. Information about fuel prices and the list of gas stations is available at: www.ina.hr, www.omv.hr, www.tifon. Rovinj Rabac Novska A medievalPOŽEGA fortification, today a valuable StandingĐakovo where once rose a medieval This Baroque castle was built in 1771-1777 by Stari Grad The 18th-century Brod Fortress ranks among The unique charater of the preserved geological The romantic old core of the city gained its Croatian written monument in the old Motovun RIJEKA cultural monument thatSlunj is home to exhibition fortification is the castle in Baroque-cum-VUKOVAR Count A. Janković, on whose estate subsequently ŽupanjaHvar the largest fortifications in Croatia. The and biological features, and the authenticity of basic contours at the start of the 18th (the hr, www.hak.hr. Highway toll charges: Zagreb-Bosiljevo-Zadar-Šibenik- – Split – Šestanovac – Ravča, PAZIN Fužine Glina Valbiska Krk Nova Drvenik Slavonic language in Glagolitic script, Poreč Ogulin Gradiška premises. The most outstanding is the Classicist style, builtVinkovci in 1804 by the Pejačević rose the town of Daruvar. In the wonderful Baroque Franciscan monastery, still well its cultural characteristics, ensure that the Papuk Baroque) century. It is a combination of a dating from the 12th century A2 Zaprešić-Krapina-Macelj; A3 Bregana-Zagreb-Slavonski Brod-Županja-Lipovac; A4 Zagreb-Varaždin-Goričan; A5 Crikvenica Topusko Jasenovac Senj standing exhibition donated by the famous family, according to the design of the atmosphere of the Ilok wine cellars beneath the Sućuraj preserved, is one of the most striking Nature Park became the only UNESCO geo-park military fortification and organized civic life. Merag Brinje SLAVONSKI BROD Metković Đakovo – Sredanci; Zagreb – Karlovac – Bosiljevo – Vrbovsko and Rijeka-Rupa. Three-lane two-way roads: Brestova Josipdol Cres Baška naive painter, Ivan Lacković Croata. Viennese architect, Roth. Today, the castle castle one can enjoy a glass (or why not two?) of buildings of the Baroque period in Slavonia, in Croatia. The Count’s educational trail, the giant, The only still-preserved parts of the once LIKA-STYLE CAP – part of Lika folk Porozina Malinska Novi Vinodolski houses a museum, while the park surrounding Graševina – the superb wine of Daruvar. Nature: Special reserves of Gajna (Slavonski Brod), Lože (Vinkovci),Vis Prašnik (Nova Gradiška), Radiševo (Županja), Podpanj (Donji its Ploče cloister being a veritable show case of half a millennium old oak trees, the medieval imposing bulwarks and city gates are located section of the A6 Vrbovsko – Rijeka and Krk Bridge - the facilitiy with toll charges; the future highway and A9, the Labin Orebić costumes with its traditional and Rovinj Rabac SlunjNature: Rakita ornithological reserve (Sisak); geographic and botanicalLubenice reserve of the Đurđevac and Kalinovac Otočac it is a protectedŽupanja monument of nature. Miholjac); protected landscapes of Erdut; monument of nature: white poplar trees () Vela Luka monastery architecture in northern Croatia. Ružica burg – these are but a few of the interesting along the River Drava. Istrian Y with toll charging facilities of the Učka Tunnel and the Mirna Viaduct. Information: www.hak.hr, www.hac.hr, Valbiska Krk Pula Lopar Architectural sites: Baroque Franciscan monastery and the Church of St. Philip and Jacob, Castle (Vukovar), the Baroque cathedral features delighting visitors year on year. readily identifiable symbol www.bina-istra.hr, www.arz.hr, www.azm.hr, www.huka.hr sands; park-woods of Rimska šuma and Vranjevina (Daruvar), Bedenik and Kamenitovac (Bjelovar), Borik (Đurđevac), Korčula Senj and Bishop’s Palace (Đakovo), examples of defensive architecture on the military border: čardak; popular architecture: houses built by AIR TRAVEL Merag Brinje Žirovnjak-Ilovski lug (Garešnica), the Novska stream (Novska); monuments of park architecture:Rab (Lipik, Bjelovar, Cres Baška Šokci (Županja); Baroque castles of Prandau Mailath (Donji Miholjac) and Prandau Normann (Valpovo); Classicist-style Pejačević castle International Airports: Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Pula, Rijeka, Zadar and Osijek. Only smaller aircraft may use the Daruvar, Virovitica); protected landscape: Moslavačka gora; carp fishponds: Končanica (Daruvar-Grubišno Polje) Jablanac Korenica Prapratno Ston Osor Perušić (Našice); 14th-century Church of St. Lawrence (Požega) Lastovo PAG LACE - decorative product airports at Brač and Lošinj – information: Zagreb +385 1 6265 222, Split +385 21 203 506, +385 21 203 555, Dubrovnik Lubenice Otočac Architectural sites: Baroque Church of St. Roc (Virovitica), the Church of Visitation by the BlessedMišnjak Virgin Mary Gastronomy: „čobanac“ - thick stew rich in meat and vegetables, fish paprikash, chicken paprikash, dry-cured meats: Slavonian „kulen“ Pula Lopar Prizna hand-made on the island of Pag, SILK EMBROIDERY OF KONAVLE – +385 20 773 377, Pula +385 52 530 105, Rijeka +385 51 842 132, Zadar +385 23 313 311, Brač +385 21 559 711, Lošinj (Vukovina), wooden chapel of St. John the Baptist (Buševac); wooden houses in Krapje – village of architecturalŽigljen and „kulenova seka“; savoury cakes made with crackling; wines: Traminac of Ilok; plum brandy Sobra +385 51 231 666; Osijek +385 31 514 441,+385 31 514 442. Information: www.croatiaairlines.hr, +385 1 4872 727, 062 heritage, Verandas of (Kutina) produced from thin cotton thread hand-made decorative embroidery Rab Mali Lošinj Novalja Karlobag GOSPIĆ Events: Požega – Music Festival „Golden Strings of Slavonia“ (September); Slavonski Brod - Brodsko kolo (Wheel Dance of Brod, June); using a sewing needle made from home-produced silk 77 77 77. Sport airfields for reception of the general purpose aircraft and occasional taxi services: Varaždin, Jablanac Gastronomy: dairy products, game and freshwater fish specialties, wines: graševina and white Pinot, mead and fruit wines Udbina Županja – Šokačko sijelo (the coming-together of Šokci, February); Osijek – Tambouritza Festival (May); Đakovo - Đakovački vezovi DUBROVNIK Osor Korenica thread Pribislavec (Čakovec), Koprivnica, Lučko (Zagreb), Slavonski Bord, Čepin (Osijek), Vrsar, Grobnik Rijeka), Otočac, Stari Mišnjak Perušić Events: Velika Gorica – Gastronomy Festival of (September), Vrbovec – gastro-manifestation «What Our (July); Vinkovci - Autumns in Vinkovci (September) Ilok – Ilok grape picking fest (September) Cavtat Grad (Hvar), Unije and Sinj. Prizna Old Folks Ate» (August/September), Čigoć – Days of the Lonja Range (July), Đurđevac– staging of the Legend of Wellness: Osijek Health resort: Bizovac LAVANDA – souvenir fragrant Žigljen Pag 4. Lonjsko polje Nature Park 5. 6. Turopolje Museum, Velika 4. Kopački rit Nature Park 5. Odescalchi Castle and medieval 6. National Lipizzaner „Ergela“ SEA TRAVEL the „picoki“ (cockrel) (June), Bjelovar – sports and cultural manifestation “Terezijana” (June), Kutina – “Repušnički Cycling trails: Požeška gora, mountains of Psunj and Papuk, excursion site Sopot (Vinkovci), Nova Gradiška sachets containing lavender and Shipping lines: (www.jadrolinija.hr), Rapska plovidba d.d. (www.rapska-plovidba.hr), Lošinjska plovidba Mali Lošinj Novalja Karlobag GOSPIĆsusreti” (Encounters in Repušnica, June), Voloder – “Autumns in Voloder” (September) (Lonja range) Gorica Hiking trails: Gajna educational trail (Slavonski Brod), Sopot excursion site (Vinkovci), Blanje fish pond (Donji Miholjac), mountains walls in the town of Ilok (horse farm) in Đakovo lavender flower, and small bottles Udbina PP Lonjsko polje GradskiGračac muzej Sisak Muzej Turopolja Šandora Petefija 35 Tourist Board of the town of Ilok A. Šenoe 45 - brodarstvo d.d. (www.losinjska-plovidba.hr), Mediteranska plovidba d.d. (www.medplov.hr), Split Tours (www. Health resorts: Ivanić Grad, Lipik and Daruvar of Psunj and Papuk of etheric lavender oil splittours.hr), Adriatica (www.adriatica.it/en/adriatica.asp), SNAV (www.snav.it), Miatours (www.miatours.hr), Nin Krapje 30, 44325 Krapje Kralja Tomislava 10, 44000 Sisak Trg kralja Tomislava 1, 10410 Velika Gorica Wine roads: Ilok, wine country of Erdut, Kutjevo, Vetovo, Brodski Stupnik, Baranja wine country, Đakovo wine-growing areas, wine 31327 Bilje Trg Nikole Iločkog 2, 32236 Ilok 31400 Đakovo Cycling trails: Moslavačka gora (Mount Moslavina, Kutina), Along the Novska Lake (Novska) Tel: +385(0)44672080 Tel: +385(0)44811811 Tel: 385(0)16221325 Tel: +385(0)31750855 Tel: +385 (0) 32590020 Tel: +385(0)31813286 Venezia lines (www.venezialines.com), Ivante d.o.o. (www.ivante.hr), Kapetan Luka (www.krilo.hr). Pag Hiking trails: educational trail through the Virovitica part of the mountain of Bilogora, trails around Kutina E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] area of Feričanci E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] RAIL TRAVEL Wine roads: Along the wine roads of Moslavina www.pp-lonjsko-polje.hr www.muzej-sisak.hr www.muzej-turopolja.hr Hunting: Jelas polje (Slavonski Brod), Ilok, Mačkovac, Kujnjak, Nabrđe, Tikveš, basins of the Rivers Danube and Drava (Osijek), forests www.kopacki-rit.com www.turizamilok.hr www.ergela-djakovo.hr Preko Croatia has direct rail links with Slovenia, and , Hungary, , , Switzerland, , Hunting: areas aroundGračac Đurđevac, Ivanić Grad, Novska; on the mountains of Bilogora and Moslavačka gora The abundantZADAR waters that the River Sava brings This well preserved medieval fortress is Turopolje is an area located in the valley of the River around Našice and Donji Miholjac, Darda, the area of Staro Petrovo Selo, the Spačva forest, area of Nova Gradiška Fishing: Rivers The Kopački rit Nature Park is a unique The walls of the fortress, the castle of the The name of “Ergela” was first mentioned in 1506, Benkovac . With almost all other European countries there are links involving a change of train. Information: 060 333 444, Fishing: Lake Gat (Đurđevac), fish ponds in the area of Bjelovar, Virovitica, Novska, Garešnica and Kutina, fish ponds down from the Alps and the Dinaric mountains flood interesting as a monument of turbulent times Sava, south of Zagreb, which has been permanently Drava, Sava, Danube, , Spačva, , Karašica, Vučica, springs in Otok and Bošnjaci, Kopački rit, fish ponds around Našice, Donji wetlands reserve, one of the largest Odescalchi princes, with its Renaissance park although it was founded back in the 13th century. Nin the meadows and forests of the Lonja range, thus in the past, but is also attractiveKnin in both its inhabited since prehistoric times. The specific Miholjac and Valpovo spawning grounds in Central Europe, and a architecture, the church and the monastery of From the 19th century the farm was breeding Croatia in my heart e-mail:[email protected] of Končanica and Jezero (Daruvar), the Rivers and (Virovitica – Pakrac) creating excellent conditions for the spawning of fish appearance and its location on the banks features of the Turopolje of our time are its preserved highly important ornithological reserve. This St. John of Capistrano, are all a part of the well only Lipizzaner horses, and its success earned BUSES Souvenirs: LINEN HAND TOWEL (Ivanić Grad), miniature replica of a typical house of (Sisak), figurines of and the world of birds. ThisBiograd is also an na area Moru in which of the Rivers Kupa and Sava, surrounded by wooden chapels and noble curias. The oldest exhibit Riding: Đakovo, Osijek Adventourism: flying (Papuk, Krndija) wonderful natural environment provides a preserved urban complex in the easternmost it widespread fame. Today, Ergela possesses Souvenirs: VUČEDOL DOVE (Vukovar), Šokac-style hat, „Rudinska glava“ – a stone corbel in the form of a male head from the locality Regular international bus lines link Croatia with neighbouring countries and most countries in Central and West Preko indigenous cattle – the “tur” (Turopolje) storks (Lonjsko polje (Lonja range)), rooster “Picok” (Đurđevac), wine jug we can still find that rare combination of preserved broad meadows. in the Turopolje Museum is a mammoth tusk which habitat for several thousand head of famous Croatian town of Ilok. exceptionally valuable genetic material which is ZADAR nature and traditionalTkon building styles. Drniš dates back to 10,000 BC. of Rudine (where, in the 12th century stood the Benedictine Church and Monastery of St. Michael) (Požega), embroidered sash for a prize stags and other wildlife. classed as a cultural treasure of Croatia. Europe. Local calls information service: 060 313 333. International calls information service: +385 1 61 12 789. (Daruvar)Benkovac Knin Skradin Vrlika child, gold thread embroidery Murter Vodice Biograd na Moru ŠIBENIK Sinj Tkon LOOK AROUND karta 2008-2009.inddDrniš 2 11/1/08 7:36:51 PM Skradin Vrlika Trilj Murter Vodice Primošten

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