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Gornji grad - Medveščak a city block in the self organization of the City of Zagreb. The suburb was established statute of Zagreb 14th December 1999., and covers the upper town, Kaptol and areas north of it (east and west of the street Medveščak). According to data from 2001. fourth area is 10.13 km2 and a population of 36 384th Borough covers, with the upper town, different areas on the slopes of Medvednica, such as salads and Tuškanac. In addition to the cultural and historical center of the Upper fourth of a series of parks and forest park - Prekrižje, Zelengaj, Tuškanac Orlovac and Remetski kamenjak. The fourth is the most famous cemetery in Zagreb, Mirogoj. Read more

Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and it is located in the central continental region with a population of one million. It is one of the leading economic centers and a destination for business, congress and cultural tourism. The first written mention of the city dates back to 1094, when a diocese was founded on Kaptol, while the neighboring Gradec was named a free royal city in 1242. Both of those settlements were surrounded by sturdy walls and towers, of there are remnants to this day. Zagreb was founded with the joining of those two settlements. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the city gets a baroque renewal with the construction of luxurious palaces, monasteries and churches. ... Read more

The Dubrovnik-Neretva County is the southernmost county in the Republic of Croatia. It encompasses an area of 1785 km2 and has about 127,000 residents. Territorially, it is organized into 22 local self-administration units, divided into 5 cities (Dubrovnik, Korcula, Ploce, Metkovic and Opuzen) and 17 municipalities (Blato, Dubrovnik coastal region, Janjina, Konavle, Kula Norinska, Lastovo, Lumbarda, Mljet, Orebic, Pojezerje, Slivno, Smokvica, Ston, Trpanj, Vela Luka, Zazablje and Zupa Dubrovnik). The centre of the county is the city of Dubrovnik. During its tumultuous history, many nations and maritime forces met and battled in this areas: the Byzantines, Saracens, Croats, Norma... Read more

The island of Mljet, the most beautiful and most forested island in the Adriatic, is one of the most beautiful pearls of the Mediterranean. Isolated and untouched, the island's mysticism, olive groves, vineyards and rich forests are ideal places to research the rich flora and fauna, and to peacefully enjoy the pristine beauty of the natural surroundings. It was already mentioned in the fourth century BC in Greek writing, and the numerous Greek amphora and shipwrecks along the coast of Mljet are evidence that Greek sailors stayed on the shores of Mljet during their journeys. Mljet National Park makes up most of the island, and there are several villages, two salt water lakes - Ve... Read more

Radovčići, Croatia is a place located in Dubrovačko-Neretvanska region at 42°30'34" north of the equator and 18°20'57" east of the Prime Meridian (or if you don't know what these numbers mean just look at the map). You can zoom in and out this map using controls on the left side of the map. You can also change Donji Radovčići map type using buttons in the top right corner of the map. Read more

Potomje (Peljesac, South Dalmatia, Croatia) is a settlement located on peninsula Peljesac in South Dalmatia, 2.5 km far from the coast. It is situated 15 km south-east of Orebic. Potomje - Peninsula PeljesacPotomje - Peninsula Peljesac Potomje is known for best Croatian wines (Dingac, Plavac, Postup). Potomje has around 250 inhabitants who are mostly directed to agriculture and viticulture. Potomje - Peninsula PeljesacPotomje - Peninsula Peljesac Potomje has a tunnel 400 m long which is a great attraction and a connection with a coast. Read more

Pelješac peninsula is located about 50 km west of the city of Dubrovnik. Peninsula looks more like an island because it is with only a small part linked to the mainland. It is 65 km long, while its widest part only 7 km. Pelješac Peninsula is the largest peninsula in Dalmatia, and the second largest on the Croatian Adriatic, just behind the Istrian Peninsula. The closest airport to the peninsula Peljesac is Dubrovnik airport. If you are coming from the direction of Split, Pelješac can be reached by ferry from Ploče to Trpanj (place on the peninsula). Dalmatia ferry, timetables and prices can be found on Jadrolinija. Name of the ferry that runs from Ploče to Trpanj is Pelješanka.... Read more

The island of Šipan is the largest of the Elafiti islands and has the most inhabitants. The surface area of the island is 16,5 km2 and the highest point is Velji Vrh and goes up to 243 meters. Šipan is a long-stretched island with two villages. Both are sheltered by the wind by deep-setted bays. The village Suđurađ has about 250 inhabitants, but has a very important harbour, where a car-ferry can board. The other larger village is Šipanska Luka with over 300 inhabitants. Between these two settlements lies a motor-road of approximately 5 km. in length, which leads to beautiful large fields and planes inland which have a lot of orchards and vineyards. The name motor-road is only b... Read more

Kneže - Korčula Island - A lot of people have been asking how to find Apartments in Kneže on the Island of Korčula, Croatia. Many people are planning to spend their holidays in this wonderful, picture-perfect place that located on the Island of Korčula. The locals are very welcoming and everybody greets you with a smile on their face. There are a lot of apartments to choose from - small to big-sized ones, depending on how many people are going to stay there. You can also choose the view your room will be offering and you can also have the room right in front of the beach. Treat yourself with this amazing vacation! There are also a lot of activities you can do while staying in Kn... Read more

Cavtat - a town of many palaces, residences and monuments from Roman times is located on the western shores of Konavle. Underwater Cavtat is the largest underwater site for amphorae in the Adriatic and the Mediterranean. If you take a walk on the waterfront absorbing the scents and sounds of nature, you will enjoy the quiet secluded bays and the exceptional cultural heritage. In the old part of town there is the house of Vlaho Bukovac, one of Croatia’s most important artists, which is also a museum, studio and art gallery. The Račić family mausoleum is in the cemetery of sv. Rok [St. Rocco] -a masterpiece by the famous sculptor Ivan Meštrović and the Rectors Palace on Cavtat’s w... Read more