Croatia 2021: attractions of Zagreb and Dubrovnik
Picturesque Croatia is a country in the south of Central Europe, partly in the west of the Balkan Peninsula.
Croatia offers a variety of holidays twelve months a year - swimming in the cleanest sea, unity with nature on the beaches of nudists, diving, health at balneological resorts near thermal springs, exploring cave labyrinths, trekking in the mountains, skiing, tasting luxurious local cuisine and much more.
One of the main treasures of Croatia is an interesting and diverse history, the spirit of which has been preserved in the ancient cities of the country. For medieval romance should go to the cities - open-air museums - Zagreb and Dubrovnik.
zagreb
zagreb The largest city and capital of Croatia. The year 1094 is considered the year of foundation and first mention. The settlements of Hradec and Captol arose on the site of the Roman settlement of Andautonia, in the XVI century merged into one city. Agram was the name of the city during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Drowning in greenery, with medieval cobbled streets, Zagreb seems to be created for leisurely hiking.
The cathedral in the Gothic style is considered the main attraction of the capital. Its construction began in 1094, the building was destroyed in 1242 by the Mongol Tatars and the earthquake of 1880 and rebuilt. The cathedral contains relics of the XIV-XVIII centuries and liturgical books of the XV-XVIII centuries.
Zagreb has the glory of a city-museum, it houses more than 30 museums, galleries and art spaces.
The most famous: City Museum; Mimara Museum; Ethnographic Museum, Hunting Museum and others.
Zagreb attractions
The Church of St. Catherine is located in the capital of Croatia, in the city of Zagreb. The date of construction of the church is considered to be 1632. At the end of the 20th century, the church was reconstructed and returned to its original Baroque style.
The Church has experienced many cultural and spiritual changes. It belonged to both the Dominican Order and the Jesuit Order. After the dissolution of the Jesuit Order, St. Catherine’s Church became a monastic part of St. Mark’s Church.
The church now welcomes visitors from all over the world as an art gallery. You can get to the attraction by public transport, reaching the stop of Jesuit Square.
Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is divided into two parts - Upper and Lower Town.
Let's talk about the Lower City, namely Captol Square. Kaptol is the heart and religious center of Zagreb. The square and its Baroque buildings have been preserved since the Middle Ages. The main attractions that attract tourists are the Cathedral of the Ascension of St. George. The Virgin Mary (Cathedral) and the Baroque Episcopal Palace.
In the center of the square is a fountain with a sculpture of the Virgin Mary and four angels. Angels represent chastity, submission, hope and faith. It is worth paying attention to the French monastery, operating since the 13th century.
One of the visiting cards of Zagreb today is the Church of St. Mark. It was built in the thirteenth century, but since then has undergone many restorations and reconstructions. A distinctive feature of the church is its roof of white, red and blue tiles, which makes it look like a toy. On its stingray is laid the coat of arms of Croatia and the emblem of the city. At the south side of the building are fifteen beautiful Gothic sculptures made by I. Parler. Among them are the Virgin and Joseph and the infant Jesus, and the twelve apostles.
August Chenoa is a famous Croatian writer, poet and playwright, author of the patriotic song Živila Hrvatska.
August Shenoa was born in Zagreb, in 1838, on Vlaška Street. The street starts from the walls of the Cathedral and stretches into the eastern part of the city.
At the end of the street there is a monument to the writer.
The sculpture was made by architect Maria Uevich-Galetovich. Imagine, in the middle of the square there is a poster pole - a tube, on which a man relies.
Looks realistic - dressed in a cloak, his posture is natural.
Tumba is also symbolic - it is marked with terms from the works of the author, engraved posters and posters of those years.
On holidays, the sculpture of Augustus is decorated with scarves and hats.
Trakoshchan - an ancient castle of the XIII century, located in the city of Poor Varazhdinsky zhupania, attracts the eyes of tourists. It acquired its present appearance in 1840-52 with a complete restoration in the romantic style. Since the construction of Trakoshchan was an observation fortress, a family estate, and a gifted estate.
The building is rightfully one of the largest castles in Croatia. Today it is open to visitors as a museum. The beautiful architecture and interior are transferred to another time. The interior with antique furniture, ancient paintings, carved wooden panels and other unique elements is presented in conjunction with a large collection of ancient weapons.
Around the castle there is a wonderful landscape, including a lake and a landscape park with magnificent gardens. This place has a rich history that has left an extraordinary cultural heritage - the Trakoshchan Castle Museum.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik - a city in Croatia, the administrative center of the Dubrovnik-Neretva region. The city is located in the south of Dalmatia, on the shore of the Adriatic Sea.
One of the main attractions of Dubrovnik is the Old Town. It is for this reason that tourists come every year to see these beautiful views. The old city keeps in the culture of different centuries, that is why travelers come here again and again.
Attractions of Dubrovnik
Cathedral of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary
The Cathedral of Dubrovnik is the Cathedral of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the distant thirteenth century. Its shape is based on the Latin cross. The building is decorated with a majestic Baroque dome. The project was created by Andrea Buffalini. Exquisite decor and many details of the structure immediately attract attention, but the cathedral is valuable not only in appearance, but also in interior decoration. Above the altar is a polyptych, the authorship of which belongs to Titian, and the altar itself is made of marble. In addition, in the treasury of the cathedral there are at least two hundred religious values.
Around the Old Town built a wall, its mileage is 2 km. The Old Town was included by UNESCO in a number of 3 monument cities of the Renaissance, along with Venice and Amsterdam. Oddly enough, old houses and buildings in Dubrovnik no longer exist, as the city would have been almost completely destroyed after the earthquake of 1667 and has already been recreated in the style of that era. After the earthquake, only a fortress remained.
Getting to the Old Town is quite simple and eats many ways. The fastest and most comfortable is the plane. The airport is located 20 kilometers from the city. And from there you can get either by bus for $ 8, and spend 45 minutes on the trip, or you can choose a taxi for $ 35.
It is considered one of the main attractions of the Croatian city of Dubrovnik. It is located in a small square near the Pile Gate. It dates from 1438-1444.
The author of the project is a famous architect from Naples. It wasn't an accident. At that time, the water supply system was being arranged, and the fountain became part of it. It originally had two floors, one of which was destroyed by an earthquake. Water came from a mountain spring 12 kilometers from Dubrosnik. On each of the 16 sides of the fountain is a carved medallion. Some have been destroyed and need restoration. The water is delicious, you can drink and take with you.
Pile Gate (translated from Croatian "door") is an ancient building of the XVI century, located in Dubrovnik. They used to be part of an entire defense system. All military fortifications of the city are included in the list of cultural heritage of UNESCO.
At the gate there is a statue of St. Vlasius of Sebasti, the patron saint of the city, and the architectural composition itself is made in the Gothic style. It is thanks to the historical value of the place and spectacular views that so many tourists come here, and it is from this place that their local route begins.
Stradun is the main street of Dubrovnik, which is located between the eastern gate of Ploce and the western gate of Saw. The length of the street is only 300 m. Once in its place was a swampy water channel separating Dubrava and Ragusa, but when the cities merged, it was decided to build a central road. First, the ditch was covered with earth, and then covered with limestone.
At the eastern end of the street is the Big Onufriev Fountain and the bell tower of the Franciscan monastery, and to the west the Small Onufriev Fountain and the city bell tower.
Most of the buildings were destroyed after the earthquake in 1667, but thanks to the restoration, many monuments and attractions have survived to this day.
Stradun is a pedestrian street, near which there are galleries with paintings by famous artists, many souvenir shops, cafes. It is here that most holidays are celebrated, and sometimes concerts are organized. On Vlasiev day, solemn processions are held here.
Stradun is impossible to miss, it is the only entrance to the Old Town from the west side.
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Text: personalguide
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