Legends and true historical tales are one of the most important reasons for choosing a tourist destination. It is always nice to know stories related to an area, legends passed down through generations, and the mysticism surrounding them. Such legends are deeply ingrained in the area of the Plitvice Lakes Municipality, and the most famous legend is of the Black Queen, a mystical woman responsible for the creation of the region. Do you know who the Black Queen was? If not, here is the story many tourists come here to learn, the legend of how sixteen magnificent lakes were created. The story goes that in times long forgotten, the Plitvice region suffered from a terrible drought which caused the source … Continue reading The Legend of the Black Queen – a reason to visit Plitvice Lakes