Šibenik Knin County - increasingly famous name on world tourist map
Šibenik Knin County shines in its new glare – innovative projects rightfully awarded with prestige world acknowledgments and the highest tourist traffic increase in Croatia are more than enough reasons for pleasure.
Cultural and natural beauties, attractive sights, numerous festivals and manifestations, interesting background and sumptuous gastronomic offer have made this region one of the most attractive domestic destinations.
Ideal accommodation between two airports – Zadar and Split, makes it accessible to anyone who wants to explore it, so it is not surprising that some of its locations like Krka waterfalls, have become the most desirable excursionist destinations from bigger town centres.
Its heart – the city of Šibenik, reveals itself to tourists as a priceless cultural heritage jewel. Majestic St Jacob Cathedral, with its impressive sculptures, can now be explored with the virtual guidance of its ‘creator’, within the smart phone application, while its innovativeness has been acknowledged and awarded by World Tourist Organization.
Besides exploring this UNESCO sight, Šibenik's guests can especially enjoy in medieval garden of St Lawrence Monastery and the view from the fort of St Anna which is very much worth climbing to. More demanding cultural heritage enthusiasts will be delighted with city's cultural and art bastions, from the Town Museum and the Museum of Sacred Art, to the Treasury of Benedictine Nunnery of St Lucia and six art galleries, 600 archaeological localities, 11 medieval fortifications (for this has always been an area of strategic importance) and 230 cultural monuments confirm that this region is a genuine oasis of cultural heritage!
To nature enthusiasts this region offers numerous reasons for pleasure. Beautiful clear sea and beaches are a real lure for guests, while especially attractive is the Šibenik's city beach Banj which can be accessed by newly arranged walkway and from which you can see the city centre! Anyone who wants to experience the beauty of Kornati and enjoy in one of the most spectacular landscapes in Dalmatia, or even in surreal beauty of Krka waterfalls, nature parks Velebit and Vransko jezero, came to the right place.
The luxury of natural treasures of this region reflects itself in numerous geological locations, like observable waves on Stara straža place near Knin, or a chain of carst wells on Cetina Vrelo!
We mustn't forget the Šibenik's hinterland – Drniš, Knin and Skradin. For guests who want to find out why the visit to this region is most frequently tasteful, there is no better recommendation! Famous Drniš proscuitto, cheese from goatskin and autochthonous babić wine whose quality is appreciated worldwide, will be paired with a warm welcome and serving of homemade brandy, prošek or maraština, and dry figs!
Šibenik - Knin 's menu is specific for having its 'meat' and 'fish' side, while the meat one you will discover best if you go to the Šibenik's background. Namely, the specialties form this region, like lamb or pork under the baking lid will be remembered for a long time even by the most demanding gourmets.
Sinj – romance hidden in the heart of the Dalmatian hinterland
The town of knights, rich cultural heritage, beautiful landscape, exceptional gastronomic delights and excellent wine, reveals its romantic side as well.
At Kamičak – a star-shaped fort shadowed by pines, a clock tower is hidden. All lovers will surely have their heartbeats quickened as the old clock ticks above them. The view of the historic town core, the public garden with a fountain, narrow cobblestone streets, the belfry of the Church of the Miraculous Madonna of Sinj, will all leave its magical trace on every single moment spent with the loved one.
And far away from the milling crowds, there is the Old Town surrounded by the ancient walls, a place where history and legend have become intertwined, a place commanding breathtaking views. Snow-crowned mountains, the immense field and the clear Cetina River, a magical sunset and the gentle breeze on your face is guarantee that the unforgettable moments of your romantic affair will become an indelible memory.
Make your fairytale dreams come true and exchange your wedding vows at the picturesque two hundred year old church!
Hold the world in the palm of your hand and let your love be just as strong as the historic fortress of Sinj!
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Celebrate love in Split - Dalmatia county
CELEBRATE LOVE IN A REAL CAPITAL OF ROMANCE.
Sunny days and mild climate even in winter months, favourite bathing places that during the winter become romantic walkways same as stone allies of old city cores, are a real lure for couples who more and more often decide to spend important dates or even their weddings in Dalmatia. Split - Dalmatia County has distinguished itself as a preferable place for this kind of events and as an ambience of unsurpassed romance.
For the occasion of Valentine's Day, hoteliers have prepared a variety of favourable offers, so a couple who comes for a dinner in a hotel restaurant on Valentine's Day, will by choice get free overnight stay in a hotel room with a romantic breakfast or a voucher for spa and wellness facilities. Many of our restaurant have also came up with many interesting things, so the County's restaurants offer menus with chosen delicacies of tempting ''love'' names (''Basic Instinct'', ''First Kiss'', St Valentine's Sorbet''...) - and equally tempting taste.
Namely, they are genuine gourmet snacks – dishes based on sea food, steaks with unusual, sophisticated sauces like the one made of cranberry, and magic sweets with strawberries and other berry fruit. Together with the dishes so tasteful as their names suggest, couples will be able to enjoy in performances of domestic musicians, or maybe they will decide to go on some of the concerts that take place on that very day throughout the region. Klapa concerts are an excellent choice!
In this context we must mention those who like this region so much that they have decided to marry here. Beautiful locations – chapels with great observation decks (like Sustipan in Split), historical buildings (Klis fortification and Diocletian's Palace) and places of exceptional natural beauty (city of Omiš, islands of Šolta, Brač and Hvar) are becoming well recognized as an ideal scenery for the 'big day', so county's wedding organisation agencies have a lot of work. In the end, what else can be said except that – if you are one of those who have been struck by the Amor arrow, check why this county is a real capital of romance!
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Split Dalmatia county is increasingly attractive to visitors
THE EMPIRE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN SHINES STRONGER
Split-Dalmatia County boasts a remarkable cultural and historical significance and natural treasures, and therefore is a region of exceptional tourism potentials.
Statistics are the best proof that they are indeed realized - the region earned prestigious tourism awards and marked a significant increase in overnight stays. Carefully thought out marketing strategies and perennial branding yielded results, so its multidimensional tourist offer has something for everyone - from fans of cultural attractions to the proponents of active tourism.
The attractiveness of this region certainly cannot be denied - destinations like Split, Brač and Hvar, regularly found at the top of the world charts, are merely a part of its offer. A common motive for summer vacation - beautiful bays and beaches, here will really leave you breathless, whether it is a fascinating Zlatni rat, Makarska Riviera, or some secluded cove of the island of Šolta which boasts a pristine natural beauty.
But this region is not only for quiet family vacations – it also meets the requiremets of adventuresome guests. Except for water sports, they will enjoy rafting and canoeing on the Cetina river, or the newest adrenaline attraction – so called zip line, a "flight" over river gorges with the aid of steel ropes!
The ultimate hit of Croatian tourism scene
The Split-Dalmatia County abounds with varied cultural treasures of immense value: from the world-famous cultural heritage gems such as Diocletian’s Palace, ancient Salona, Klis Fortress, beautiful Trogir which is entirely under the protection of UNESCO, the old town core of Hvar or Komiža, to the smaller, but equally impressive objects like the old Croatian church of Holy Salvation in Vrlika.
History is here successfully brought to life through cultural events - except in well-preserved examples of architecture of the past, culture enthusiasts will also enjoy staging of the battle for Klis and of the 1715 siege of Sinj, and the famous Sinj Alka.
The area of Dalmatian hinterland, except for being a true uncrowned empire of adventure tourism, is a real gem of exceptional economic and tourism possibilites.
The youth brings life, and it also brought a new life to Split and Hvar streets last summer due to attractive music festivals like Ultra Europe – the demand for tickets (and some extra rooms for rent!) has never been higher. Particularly popular were also cruising tours within which sailboats toured the islands.
While this is a county of sun and sea, culture, rural tourism and active vacations, it also has a strong gastronomic identity. In addition to the smoked ham and cheese, grilled fish and meat under the baking lid, guests here enjoy the famous pašticada (Dalmatian pot roast), soparnik (unique Dalmatian Swiss chard pie), rožata (Dalmatian version of crème brûlée), the traditional cake of Split and inevitable fritule (traditional Croatian doughnuts)!
Generous stone soul of the city of Split and its county opens the door to anyone – to the young people looking for good parties, guests eager for gorgeous promenades and sandy beaches, those who expect their dose of culture, families with children who want rich content for their youngsters, gastronomads and adventurers...
Find your own piece of paradise!
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Inland Dalmatia - uncrowned empire of adventure tourism
Its wines are exported as far as California; one of its rivers is in Lonely Planet's top 40 amazing experiences in Europe; it is home to Croatia's best cultural event for 2012; its UNESCO heritage stretches from ancient buildings to indigenous cuisine; it is home to one of the country's most exclusive sailing destinations; and the recent construction of an Olympic-standard rowing facility is testament to its growing adventure tourism credentials.
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Located just half an hour from the stunning Dalmatian coast and the busiest airport in Croatia during the season, it would seem that this region has everything to offer tourists, and yet it is missing only one key ingredient – tourists.
With Croatian tourism booming, the stereotypical holiday is flight into Dalmatia's airports before heading for the beaches on the coast of popular islands such as Hvar, Brac and Korcula. A sensible enough plan in a country which has rebuilt its tourism on the slogan of The Mediterranean as it Once Was. And yet, just a short distance to the north is one of Europe's most diverse, exciting and undiscovered regions, where much fewer tourists tread – Inland Dalmatia.
With its lack of beaches and sea, the Dalmatian hinterland has been largely overlooked by modern tourism, and there has been little attempt so far to consolidate the region's considerable tourism riches into one place.
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This is the home of Alen Bibich, one of the country's leading wine producers, whose home is close to the wondrous Krka waterfalls and the exclusive inland sailing heaven that is Skradin. The mighty Cetina river, with its magnificent 11 fortress churches, runs through its heart, offering breathtaking views, fabulous adventure tourism and Lonely Planet patronage.
The region's proud heritage and traditions are too numerous to investigate here, but are perhaps best exemplified by the last remaining Knights tournament in Europe, the 300 year-old Sinjska Alka, which annually attracts dignitaries from the president down, while the successful EU-funded Lake2Lake project on Lake Peruca is just one facet of a region with a wealth of potential for adventure tourism.
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Unlike other destinations with potential, access is not a problem, with three major airports nearby, while the new motorway drives through the region. All that is missing is better education and effective promotion of a region so close to the beach, and yet with so much more potential to help Dalmatia become the year-round destination that it should be.
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The Feast of St. Vincent’s Day
25 January 2014
The people of Međimurje also have their customs and ceremonies concerning winemaking, some of them dating back to ancient times, some even to the time before Christ. One of the very old customs is Vincekovo, or rather the Day of St. Vincent, celebrated in late January, a time marking the beginning of a winegrowing year. Traditionally, people celebrate St.Vincent’s Day in the belief that it will ensure a fruitful year for grapevine, but today the manifestation has been adapted to numerous visitors, lovers of wine and nature. The snowcovered hills of Međimurje create an idyllic atmosphere for a daylong walk during which you are offered choice wines and traditional dishes of the region for sampling at every step, and all in the company of the ever boisterous and joyful local band of mužikaši (musicians).
Dalmatia culture attractions - what a beauty!
CULTURAL TOURISM OF DALMATIA
Šibenik, Foto: Tz grada Šibenika
Dalmatian region abounds with exceptional cultural heritage, for years hidden in the rubble, or with the lack of promotion for tourists, but more recently the fact that we live in cities under UNESCO protection is increasingly appreciated. Other than just sightseeing "of stone blocks", more and more we offer various manifestations of returning to the past, restoring of customs and presenting Mediterranean as it once was.
When you have so many cities under UNESCO protection on such a small area, royal and ancient towns, then you can only say - what a beauty! Reliefs that history wrote on the face of Dalmatia cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
Salona, Foto: Tz grada Solina
If we start from the end part of Dalmatia - South, we will immediately begin the story about world's pearl, the city of irreplaceable beauty-Dubrovnik! Doge's Palace, the central town square of Stradun, churches and monasteries from all ages, Dubrovnik Summer Festival, Libertas film festival, lectures on inventions of a skilled scientist Ruđer Bošković, and the feast of the city patron – St. Blaise…there are so much reasons why you should include Dubrovnik in your travel itinerary.
Dubrovnik, Foto: Tz Grada Dubrovnika
The journey continues towards the north, so we come to the peninsula of Pelješac, characterized by nice salt pans, and on the southern slopes by vineyards. The result is a quality wine, with a global pedigree. You can climb and see the little Great Wall of China, as residents fondly call the fortress which protected them from the Turks.
Ston walls, Foto: Tz Ston
We continue our walk along the last delta in Europe, the Neretva Delta, where you have to visit Narona, an ancient city and the former trade center, which is proud of the only museum in the country to be constructed on the ruins of the city, with many preserved monuments and statues of the time.
The following are the pearls of Croatian tourism - Makarska Riviera, where you will be astonished by the beauty of sandy beaches framed by pine trees, but you also have the opportunity to practice religious tourism through the sanctuary in Vepric.
Narona, Foto Tz grada Metkovića
Richness of the natural environment provided by the Adriatic coast, is very much visible in the pirate city of Omiš, where mountain blocks leaned over the mouth of the river Cetina making a combination of beauty and supremacy of nature that are nevertheless at all times tamed by human hand.
Split will instantly win you over, with its Diocletian's Palace which is older than 1700 years. The bell tower of St. Duje, the Church of St. Francis, the Prokurative Town Square, are bound together by a new Riva like in a lacework, crowned by the Marjan Hill on the west. It is a city under UNESCO protection, and near its very center there is Bačvice beach that for the past decade flutters the Blue Flag.
At the very exit of the Diocletian's city you will be greeted by Salona, the Greek-Illyrian settlement which grew over the years and was also a bishop’s residence. And over this ancient city there is a Klis fortress, a monument to brave days of the struggle against the Turks.
Drive to the west takes you through Trogir, another stone town under UNESCO protection. The more fact that these are on the list of World Heritage Sites, is enough invitation.
Šibenik has stories of its own. It will welcome you by its rampart and St. Nicholas Church. It will thrill you with its narrow streets, churches from all periods, and you will be able to participate in the Festival of the Child, an event that brings together children from around the world for nearly half a century.
Zadar is at the very end of our journey. Church of St. Donatus is a "dot to the i," of one history, while organ of Zadar, which makes sound in the rhythm of sea currents, is associated to the modern era.
Unfortunately, this is not enough space to describe the remarkable beauty created by nature, history, and diligent hands of Dalmatians.
Seget - enjoy an authentic Dalmatian atmosphere
The city of Trogir, our stone jewel under UNECSO protection, is almost linked with Seget Donji – the centre of Seget Commune which we proudly present here. Built as a type of closed rectangular settlement, old city core of Seget evokes the visual identity of Diocletian’s Palace whose Golden Gate are made of stone from Seget stone quarry.
Although the close vicinity of Trogir provides the pleasure of sightseeing shiny examples of our cultural treasure, the very Seget Commune also attracts its visitor with numerous sights. Ancient archaeological finds, like an altar dedicated to Greek hero Heracles, are the silent witnesses of its long and rich history.
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In this spirit we warmly recommend a visit to the picturesque church of St. Daniel dating from the early middle age, and baroque church of Our Lady of Rosary, where painted gothic crucifixion and wooden triptych, a work of Blaž Jurjev Trogiranin, are kept.
You can combine sightseeing with light recreation if you set off, for example, on a tour of church of St. Ilija along the Health Track. More demanding active vacation enthusiasts will be pleased with a good offer of sport fields and interesting water sports sites, while clean sea and beautiful beaches are the guarantee of an unforgettable vacation for families with children. But no matter the preferences, the Seget Commune offers well organized, luxurious accommodation in sophisticated hotels and apartments on the very coast to all its guests. Seget doesn’t lack the entertainment either.
Apart from the traditional Dalmatian taverns with tasty homemade dishes and gastronomy trades where you can relax with refreshing cocktails, you can also have fun on folk parties like Fishermen’s nights or performances of Seget majorettes.
Visit us and enjoy the characteristic sparkle of an authentic Dalmatian atmosphere!
Turistička zajednica općine Seget
Seget 21218
Tel/fax: 021/880-559
[email protected]
www.tz-seget.hr
Marina - all colours and tastes of Dalmatia
Municipality of Marina is located between Split and Šibenik and only 12 kilometres away from Trogir, so it offers to tourists the opportunity to enjoy in ambiances of UNESCO cities in a short period of time. Marina is located in the same-named bay; it is the centre of Municipality of Marina which encompasses 15 settlements.
Marina Riviera consists of three more small picturesque Dalmatian places: Vinišće, Poljica and Sevid, which will delight you at first sight. The crystal clear sea, pebble beaches and numerous hidden bays are only a small part of what this area has to offer. Swimming in the crystal clear sea will surely provide you with refreshment during the whole summer, while active holiday enthusiasts can spend their time on one of
numerous cycling tracks.
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Whether you are an amateur or a professional, the ride along the natural paths through forests and
by the sea will provide you with an unthinkable pleasure. Maybe this indeed is the best way to completely become familiar with this part. You can also buy homemade wine and olive oil in some of numerous rural households or simply rest in a shade under a pine on some hidden beach.
When planning active holiday, guests who are eager for sea adventures can surely be satisfied with the proximity of small port Agana Marina where they will find all the necessary nautical facilities. In order to provide guests with enough entertainment, tourist association, in cooperation with numerous local
associations, prepares various cultural – sports events every year which enrich the offer of Municipality.
Among other things, Marina is visited by Bookshop Boat – Culture Boat every year. You can also visit some other events included in “Marina cultural summer” organised by a motto “something for everyone”.
Of sport events we single out mountain car race which has taken place 4 years in a row. The race is called “Prizes of municipality Marina”– the regional championship of Croatian south region.
It takes place every year in November. Also visit “Marina track” which is situated on the part of road from Rastovac up to Bliznea Donja, regatta “Marina Open” which takes place every year in
June, from Podstrana to Marina and many other sports events.
Turistička zajednica Općine Marina
Trg Stjepana Radića 1
21222 Marina
Tel: 021/ 889-015
[email protected]
www.tz-marina.hr
Foto: Arhiv TZO Marina
Okrug - a unique holiday destination
Okrug is situated on island Čiovo, only 3 km from UNESCO town, Trogir. Okrug is the most popular destination of Trogir riviera. Various accomodations and restaurants offered Mediterranean scenery, wonderfull beaches and coves, guarantee a unique holiday with memorable events and desire to
return one day again. Vicinity to the International Split airport ( 7 km away) makes Okrug easily accessible from any of the european centers throughout the year and almoust all European countries during peak season.
This ideal geografic position provides an excellent connection for sightsseeing of the other tourist
and cultural location. Everyone can enjoy in a quiet nature and long walks by the sea. It is always pleasant experionce to be in Okrug, whether winter or summer. A special atmoshere created by neighbouring islands like Kljuda, Veli i Mali Drvenik and near by island Šolta are all popular destinations by boat from Trogir.
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Duga, Duboka and Široka coves on the south-western part of the Okrug are ideal, due to their unique location, for those in favour of peace and quiet nature, under the shade of pine trees, facing the green islands of Fumija and Kraljevac.
There is a huge possibility of accomodation in Okrug ready to welcome and meet the needs of every
type of visitor. A whole series of apartments, villas, houses, camps are available in Okrug.
Turist board Okrug organizes cleaning action of the seabed before tourist season. Each visitor can find something to satisfy gastronomic desires in restauaurants, tavernas, pizzerias ... Visit Okrug once you
will visit again!
www.tzo-okrug.hr
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Bibinje - a place of rest for your body and soul
Endearing people from Bibinje like to brag about their highest birth-rate in country, for they are well aware that the place in which life flourishes has to be therapeutic and refreshing for the senses of their guests too. This destination is proud of even 7 long pebble beaches, so it is famous for a long time as an excellent choice for active and family vacation.
Guests are offered numerous possibilities for active vacation in water sports (wind surfing, fly board, jet ski), while cycling enthusiasts can enjoy a ride through attractive paved Bibinje field. Nevertheless, all types of guests will, without any exception, enjoy the most delicious autochthonous delicacies from which we must single out crni menestrun- black pasta with cuttlefish of impressive taste and look!
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Charming Bibinje has specially taken care of the entertainment this year. Locals, famous for their hospitality, invite you to join them in one of the numerous manifestations.
In August Bibinje will be a host of Folk Festival, and day after a summer night atmosphere will be filled with sounds of klapa music within the most famous and oldest music event in Zadar County – Raspivano Bibinje. Do not miss Festival of St. Roko on 15th of August, accompanied by magnificent fireworks as an introduction to the Festival of Bibinje’s patron St. Roko. To gastronomy oriented guests we suggest
a visit to Bibinjski kogo a manifestation during which teams are competing in cooking traditional dish.
As always, Bibinje has thought about its guests and deserves to be visited. In its heart of stone, weaved of authentic Dalmatian architecture, there is enough room for everybody. Refresh your soul and body in authentic Mediterranean ambience!
Visit Bibinje!
Turistička zajednica općine Bibinje
Ulica 112. brigade HV2
23205 Bibinje
Tel: 023 /261-001
[email protected]
www.tzo-bibinje.hr
Diffuse hotels - road to success for private renters
When in eighties an earthquake hit the Italian province of Friuli, the efforts to restore and reconstruct the area also gave rise to a concept of diffuse or scattered hotels. The term denotes separated accomodation facilities managed from a single reception area. The first accomodation unit of that kind is established in the City of Šibenik – but fortunately, not the last one, as more and more private renters across the country recognize an exceptional tourism potential in this method of association.
Diffuse or scattered hotel (in Italian, albergo disperso) is not a novelty worldwide - just in Italy, the country of its origin, there are about 60 such hotels.
Although this type of accommodation is miles away from the traditional hotel ambience, it undoubtedly has many advantages, both for the customer and for the owners. It provides the option of immediate familiarization with the authentic local culture and atmosphere, while at the same time strengthens the private accommodation sector by making it more organized and more homogeneous.
High criteria of this form of integration of accommodation facilities, require homogenisation of tourist offer in terms of equalizing among competitors (all objects need to be of the same category), greater attention to the arrangement of buildings, modernization through the introduction of apparatus for cashless payments, the use of shared cleaning services and organized meals for guests (who are, according to their preferences, also free to take care of the food themselves). All the aforementioned means systematically optimizing private accommodation by all its aspects.
The first city in our country that has applied this initiative is Šibenik, which boasts the first scattered hotel in the old town core. It unites all of those who do business there - various unrelated guest facilities with a joint reception offer comfortable and quality accommodation, and taverns and restaurants are in charge of the food - traditional delicacies and specialties.
Interest in this type of tourist offer is not slowing down – among areas gradually joining the trend are Hvar, Umag, Konavle, Zadar...Since this method of grouping and associating of private renters has already showed a significant increase of facilities occupancy rate, we have no doubt that it will continue to evoke a good response.
Experience the winter fairytale in Zagreb County
DECEMBER IN ZAGREB COUNTY
In the month of December, Zagreb County enchants both its residents and visitors with its beauty and unique atmosphere. But in addition to its winter charm, Zagreb County offers a rich and eventful Advent program.
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Explore and treat yourself with a short trip to one of the amazing cities of Zagreb surroundings in the very heart of winter. Discover and experience the green gem - Zagreb County!
Visit Advent fairs in our cities and municipalities and enjoy the magical Christmas atmosphere with plenty of good cheer (www.tzzz.hr/dogadjanja).
For those looking for culture and tradition, there is a varied cultural program - gala concerts, shows and festivals of entertaining and humanitarian character and various exhibitions.
Surprise your little ones because we provide them too with a bit of Christmas magic through occasional performances on the Day of St. Nicholas, winter and Christmas workshops for children and adults, skating schools and Christmas stories.
Do not miss a countdown to New Year 2014 - go and visit the main squares of our cities and municipalities: Dugo Selo, Ivanić Grad, Jastrebarsko, Krašić, Križ, Pisarovina, Samobor, Sveta Nedelja, Sveti Ivan Zelina, Vrbovec, Velika Gorica and Zaprešić, and enjoy an abundant entertainment program: outdoor live music, fireworks and a midnight waltz! (www.tzzz.hr/dogadjanja).
The choice is wide and varied, and your only task is to take warm clothes and go sightseeing in a winter fairytale!
Your Tourist Board of Zagreb County.
Learn more at www.tzzz.hr
Dubrovnik one of the prettiest european cities
The winners in the 'contest category for 10Best Readers' Choice are as follows:
- Riga, Latvia
- Bergen, Norway
- Innsbruck, Austria
- Dubrovnik, Croatia
- Chester, England
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Budapest, Hungary
- Santorini, Greece
- Venice, Italy
- Bruges, Belgium
Voting was heavy in this contest; congrats to all our winners!
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It became apparent early on that a trip to Europe makes a very lasting and positive impression upon a traveler. Therefore we'd like to suggest this list of winners be used as a Bucket List for future travel.
Source: 10best.com
Photo: Tz grada Dubrovnika