http://croatianblog.com Croatian Travel Blog Sat, 28 Jul 2007 02:30:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With Croatia’s location to the Adriatic Sea, much of Croatia’s cuisine is heavily influenced by the Mediterranean. Nestled between Hungary, Slovenia, Bosnia-Hercegovina, and Serbia, Croatia also derives much of its fare from its surroundings. Since Italy is very close to Croatia, you will also notice an Italian influence ... http://croatianblog.com/?p=141 Trakoscan is an ancient beautiful castle, found in Croatia. It is most meticulously preserved castle of the world. Sources say that this castle was actually a fortress, which served as the defense observation point of the nearby cities. The original fortress is believed to have been a very simple structure, ... http://croatianblog.com/?p=140 The city of Sibenik is a small town in Croatia. It is of historical importance. Venetians till the I World War first ruled the city. Later, after the war it came under the control of Yugoslavia. During World War II, the Nazis and Fazis occupied the town and after the ... http://croatianblog.com/?p=139 Due to Croatia’s location, the music of Croatia is a distinct reflection and merging of its neighbors. It is best said that the music of Croatia could be divided into three distinct regions of influence: the Mediterranean Region, the Balkans Region, and Central Europe. The Mediterranean influence on ... http://croatianblog.com/?p=138 The city of Porec is located in Croatia. In the ancient days, Romans possessed the city and in the later centuries, it came under the control of Yugoslavia. It is found on the seashore as a peninsula, the main occupation of the people being fishing and food processing. The landscape ... http://croatianblog.com/?p=137 Pula is the main city of Istria in Croatia. It is one of the ancient cities of the world, invaded and inhabited by many kingdoms and people, such as Croats, Italian, Romans, and Greeks. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage and an ancient touch to its name. ... http://croatianblog.com/?p=136 Flowing along the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, the Krka River is revered for its breathtaking scenic splendor, natural beauty, as well as its contribution to the environment.  A home to a multitude of flora and fauna, the land alongside the Krka River was declared a national park in 1985. The Krka ... http://croatianblog.com/?p=135 Imagine if you will, breathtaking waterfalls, sixteen magnificent lakes, and beautiful densely forested woods and you have a glimpse of Plitvice Lakes National Park. Located between the capitol of Croatia, Zagreb and Zadar Plitvice Lakes National is one of the top picks added to the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, ... http://croatianblog.com/?p=134 One of the leading top European nations, Croatia is truly the dream destination for skiers around the world with magnificient ice-laden mountains and wonderful mountain resorts. Thereby making skiing in Croatia, a great experience for people of all the ages. It has become a most sought after tourist destination after ... http://croatianblog.com/?p=133 Dalmatia boasts over 2,000 miles of superb coastline.  Bordering the Adriatic Sea, this country is rich in architectural history, medieval castles and palaces, and natural splendors such as magnificent beaches and parks.  Known as the “Jewel of the Adriatic Sea”, the island of Dubrovnik continues to be one of Croatia’s ... http://croatianblog.com/?p=132