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More to see in Velika Gorica

Velika Gorica offers a range of interesting activities for tourists of all ages and with different interests. Everyone keen on history and interested in historical landmarks should definitely visit Andautonia Archaeological Park. This fabulous landmark is located just a short drive from the city, in the village of Scitarjevo. The park is open on the site of archaeological excavations of Roman Andautonia. During the antique times it was the biggest city of the region and an important city on the Sisak to Ptuj road (also known as Siscia-Poetovio). The city was an ancient center of culture as Andautonia is mentioned in ancient manuscripts that date back to the 1st to 3rd centuries. At that time, it was an economic, cultural, and religious center of the Zagreb region. Archaeological excavations in this area started in 1981 and haven’t ended till our days. Many remains of the ancient city were carefully restored and the archaeological park appeared on the site of the excavations in 1994. Nowadays, visitors of this fabulous place can explore several sections of the ancient Roman city that are located in an area of 2500 square meters. There are many tablets with information near various structures and buildings, so visitors do not need make an excursion together with a guide to find out everything. The ancient city of Andautonia still has the main street paved with stones, arcades and colonnade bases, thermae, hallways and drains, the central heating system, and a … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Velika Gorica

Stylish hotels

A tiny Croatian town presents a decent selection of attractive designer hotels, including one of the most demanded hotels in this particular category - Hotel Pleso. Each of its 23 rooms is decorated in a unique style; some rooms are decorated with priceless antique furniture, while others feature collections of paintings by outstanding Croatian artists. There are also several rooms suitable for connoisseurs of modern … Open

Advices for travellers

5. Croatian is the official language of the country, but the staff at the majority of restaurants and hotels speaks English and German. 6. Local telephone services are quite expensive, so savvy travelers are advised to head to a post office in order to make an international phone call. Local cellular services are amazing, so travelers might prefer to buy a sim card by one of the local mobile phone … Open

Hotels for romantic escape

A wonderful and romantic place is Rooms Aeroport. The hotel stands in a fabulously beautiful rose garden and offers travelers the only available suite where a homely and romantic atmosphere reigns. Furnished with antique items, it is fully equipped for a long-term stay; the suite has a large well-equipped balcony and a beautiful bathroom. A romantic mood is created here not at least due to landscapes surrounding … Open

Travel guide to Velika Gorica

In the vicinity of the city is the ancient Lukavec-Citadel Castle, which will also inevitably interest history buffs. This beautiful castle has preserved not only its unique appearance, but also the inner atmosphere of past centuries. It contains a collection of works of art and other interesting antiques. A picturesque park surrounds the castle, a walk along which will also give a lot of impressions. One of … Open

Traditions and mentality of Velika Gorica

At first, tourists might be amazed by the frequency of greetings and good-byes. This is a peculiarity of the local etiquette, and a failure to greet others when needed is a serious breach for locals. Friends and family members often greet each other with a kiss of both cheeks. If men kiss men or men kiss women this way, they are most probably relatives or very close friends. Younger people should greet older people … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Meat plates are very popular in the region, and tourists adore them as well. It is important to mention Cobana Sa Zlionjacina, roasted pork and beef with fragrant herbs. Tourists interested in less hearty food and everyone on a diet will like Pureca Prsa, grilled turkey breasts stuffed with pickled vegetables. Cheese remains the most popular snack in local dining venues. Guests love to order it as an addition to a … Open

Top sigths of Croatia

The Croatian city of Porec is home to several landmarks of international level. The Euphrasian Basilica should be mentioned first. This magnificent building was constructed in the 6th century. Other important landmarks include ruins of Roman temples and local History and Economy Museum that is located on Decumanus Street. The ruins of the Neptune Temple are located nearby; this landmark is added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. … Open

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