Croatia has a rich collection of Roman, medieval, Renaissance and modern heritage sites alongside major natural attractions. UNESCO currently lists 10 World Heritage properties in Croatia: 8 cultural and 2 natural.
20 Landmarks to Know
- Old City of Dubrovnik
- Diocletian’s Palace and Historic Complex of Split
- Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Historic City of Trogir
- Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč
- Cathedral of St James in Šibenik
- Stari Grad Plain
- Venetian Works of Defence in Zadar and Šibenik
- Dubrovnik City Walls
- Fort Lovrijenac
- Sea Organ in Zadar
- Greeting to the Sun in Zadar
- Pula Arena
- Fortress of Klis
- Fortress of Hvar
- Trakošćan Castle
- Osijek Fortress
- Krka National Park
- Marjan Hill in Split
- Korčula Old Town
UNESCO Heritage
UNESCO’s current country profile lists ten Croatian properties: eight cultural and two natural. Plitvice Lakes is one of the country’s natural World Heritage properties.
UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Croatia
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