Lovers of unusual tours should not ignore Ivan Meštrović studio museum. The famous Italian sculptor used to live in this historic building. It was there that he had his workshop. Nowadays, you can see his most remarkable masterpieces among other exhibits. The exposition is also supplemented with other Croatian sculptors and artists' works of art. Of particular value is a collection of large sculptures made of …
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7. Travelers arriving to Split airport can reach the city center on one of the buses; this way is the cheapest. As a rule, breaks between buses aren’t more than half an hour. The fee is paid to the driver. 8. You can also travel the city by public transport, as bus route covers all districts of Split and some suburban areas. You can pay to a driver or buy tickets at special kiosks at bus stops; in the last …
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Sweet tooth will love the Bili San cafe; if you believe the opinion of experienced travelers, this is where you can enjoy a very delicious ice cream. Visitors are offered more than twenty varieties of this popular delicacy, and waffles would be offered as a pleasant supplement. A popular place among tourists is the Binita bakery, where you can always buy fresh pastries at most attractive prices. In addition to a …
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A nice addition to vacation will be a walk around local shops and markets; it’s worth to look for souvenirs in the Ribica store. Colorful postcards depicting local attractions, graceful statues and interesting books about the city in different languages represent just a small part of the range of this attractive store. It’s better to look for clothes in the Anita store; there you can pick up stuff …
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In the tiny historic town there is the Temple of Jupiter; in the Middle Ages it was converted into a Christian church. Surprisingly, the building has escaped destruction, and it has preserved to our days literally in its original form. Split is also famous for numerous cultural venues, the most visited among them is the Archaeological Museum of Split. It was founded in 1820; it is the oldest museum in the country. …
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The Archaeological Museum of Split has the great interest for visitors. Its collection will be liked not only by history fans, because here are collected numerous amazing exhibits, the most notable of which is a collection of precious stones. Hikers simply can’t fail to visit Marjan Park. You will also see several old buildings here and enjoy the beautiful nature. Diocletian's Palace remains the main symbol …
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Croatia - moving around the country
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The second largest airport in the country is Osijek. It accepts a small number of international flights, but is very popular among tourists. It is best to book a transfer from the airport in advance, since a taxi ride will cost several times more. On the territory of the airport there are Duty Free shops, bank offices, cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as places for rest and parking. Pula is the most popular seaside airport. It is located 7 kilometers from the city. You can get there by taxi or by transfer. The airport runways are designed for receiving such larger aircrafts as Boeing and Ilyushin il 86. The carrying capacity of the airport yearly is at least half a million passengers.
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Overview of festivals and celebrations in Croatia
A huge number of festivals take place in Croatia every year. Most of them are held at various venues in Zagreb. In April, the Music Biennale, a festival of classical music and folk culture, is held in the capital. For several days, musicians and orchestras perform on different venues. The event ends with a grandiose gala show. In June, it is worth to visit the Flora Art exhibition in Zagreb. There, rare plants, trees and flowers are presented to the public, as well as an accompanying equipment for gardening. In autumn, Zagreb hosts the International Festival of Puppet Theaters, Jazz Days and the International Fair. In Rovinj, in early May, the famous Rovinj-Pesaro Regatta, which gathers athletes from different countries, starts. From the 14th century, competitions for shooting arbalets are traditionally held on the small island of Rab. Everyone can try their hand. Another bright event is the Dalmatian corrida in the mountain village of Radoshich. Animals are fighting not with a bullfighter, but with each other. The show is pretty cruel, but extremely impressive. The carnival in Dubrovnik is one of the most spectacular processions in the whole country. It starts on the main street of the Old Town, which is famous for its stone panoramic vaults. The lane has a limestone pavement. On the first day of the carnival, entertaining performances for children are arranged. At the rest of the time, costumed processions pass through the streets of the city. The carnival ends with a party that lasts until the morning.
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