- Describe Korčula through faces, minds and hands of those persons originating from Korčula, or those that were drowned to it by its beauty, or the history had layered them as a myth, is not an easy task. A line of questions can be asked, among which, where to draw...
- Nikola Tesla was born in Smiljan near Gospić, in the Austrian Empire (Croatia). But did you know that his father, Milutin Tesla (1819–1879), was a priest of the Eastern Orthodox Church? Yes, he was a priest of the Orthodox Church in Smiljan and in Gospić. He wrote many articles...
- Back in 1973, the trip to the sea was a bit more difficult than today because there was no air conditioning in the cars. The passengers encountered the first traffic jams near Slunj, and the road led them through Plitvice Lakes to Karlobag and the Adriatic Highway. The Plitvice...
- In the old times when there was no television or internet, long winter nights people in Lika spent telling stories, singing songs and thinking about riddles. All kinds of riddles and puzzles were equally loved by kids and adults, they are characterized with beauty of expression and content variety....
- On Monday, exploratory archeological works began on the Zadar Sphinx, which are organised by the City of Zadar as part of the implementation of the RECOLOR project (Reviving and EnhaCing artwOrks and Landscapes Of the adRiatic), Grad Zadar reported. Devastated by the pain because of the premature loss of...
- The Zagreb City Museum showed the first travel poster of the Croatian capital made in 1911. With the slogan “La belle Croatia” highlighted in capital letters, Zagreb is presented with an artistic depiction of the Lower Town with the Cathedral in the background and a couple of people from...
- Overlooking Krbava field – historically one of Croatia`s most important landscapes, rises the Church of Croatian Martyrs, the largest church in Udbina and a Croatian National Shrine. The church was officially opened in 2010 and every year people from around the world make a stop here. Last year the...
- International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements and gender equality all over the world, covering everything from political, social, professional and travel accomplishments. Booking.com is celebrating International Women’s Day by looking at iconic female explorers throughout the years and their incredible trips to help inspire you for your next holiday....
- Ante Starčević, one of the greatest people in Croatian political history, also known as “The Father of all Croats” or “The Father of Homeland” died on this day, February 28, 1896. Born in the village of Veliki Žitnik in Lika, his family taught him to love his homeland with...