The Pearls of the Balkans

CROATIA

UNESCO

Croatia benefits from a rich cultural heritage which is reflected

in its many museums, palaces, art galleries, churches and

sumptuous Mediterranean cities, where even a simple walk

turns into a magical journey through history. This crescent-

shaped country o ers a multitude of extraordinary places,

seven of these are UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

• The monumental Palace of Diocletian in Split, one of the largest

Roman ruins in the world

• The Basilica of Euphrasius in Poreč, decorated with spectacular

mosaics

• The Cathedral of Saint James in Sibenik, the architectural jewel

of the Dalmatian coast

• Dubrovnik, the most beautiful Croatian city, a veritable open-

air museum

• The Plitvice Lakes National Park, a natural paradise of

unparalleled beauty

• The Stari Grad Plain on the island of Hvar, the best-preserved

Ancient Greek landscape of the Mediterranean

• The historic town of Trogir, with the irresistible charm of its

picturesque streets and beautiful stone facades

Much of the American television series Game of Thrones was filmed in Croatia at Diocletian's Palace in Split, at the Rector's Palace and at Fort

Lovrijenac in Dubrovnik, oen called the “Gibraltar of Dubrovnik”.