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    Medieval Tour: Top Castles And Forts In Croatia

    Croatia is a land of many wonders, some of which date back to early medieval times. Unsurprisingly enough, the location scouts working for HBO’s hit TV series Game of Thrones have chosen to shoot scenes in the cinematic backdrops of Dubrovnik, Trsteno, Split and Lrum. But medieval Croatia doesn’t end with the great walls of […] More

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    8 Finger-licking Croatian Desserts

    Croatian cuisine is anything but boring. And when it comes to Croatian desserts… well, let’s just say that the term “finger-licking” doesn’t even do them justice. If you ever find yourself craving something sweet, don’t pass on these icious goodies. Orahnjača In a nutshell, the orahnjača is a nut roll (pun not intended). The traditional […] More

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    Croatian Man Covered His Friend In Gasoline And Tried To Burn Him Down, After 3 Years In Prison They Can’t Be One Without Another

    The same evening when he came home after spending almost ten months in Remetinac (prison) for attempting a serious murder, Matiji (62) came shortly to his best friend Milan (62). He did not want to go in the house, because the police banned him from doing that writes Jutarnji List. Namely, Matija was in Remetinac […] More

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    What To Do At Pula Arena, Croatia

    Croatia is the homeland of some pretty bad-ass medieval and ancient architectural structures – just ask the location scouts working for HBO’s Game of Thrones. But let’s put the majestic city of Dubrovnik aside and focus on another ancient city located in Croatia – Pula. Pula is mostly famous for its amphitheater – Pula Arena, […] More

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    This Museum In Croatia Immortalizes Broken Hearts

    Ever had your heart bren? You’re not the only one. But there is a way to rid yourself of all those personal belongings that remind you of your ex-partner without throwing them in the trash – just donate them to the Museum of Bren Relationships in Zagreb, Croatia. They will accept anything – from engagement […] More

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    Amazing Architecture You Must See In Croatia On Your Next Vacation

    Rich in its biodiversity Croatia is a stunning Slavic country any time of year. Taken aback by its Dalmatian canyons, Alpine panoramas, colorful harbors and urban sceneries preserved for over 13 centuries tourists from all over the globe can enjoy highly varied attractions, landmarks and historical heritage sites. Ever since it was first established as […] More

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    Croatian game ‘SCUM’ becomes a “big biznis” success, almost 1 milion sold

    Enough about Fortnite, there is a new Slav-made game, straight out of Croatia. The name of the game is ‘scum’, if you ask why, it is because in it you’re a renegade prisoner and do your best to survive in a battle-royale survival style game. SCUM first to Fortnite by the number of reviews on […] More

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    Slavic Folk Tales From Croatian Region of Slavonia

    Croatia, as well as many other countries, is rich with non written treasures such as tales, wisdoms and various narratives that were transferred from one generation to another. Back in the day, those stories were used in a manner of discip, and were about teaching children various life wisdoms and advices. Mostly told by grandmas […] More

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    Davor Rostuhar – First Croat Who Reached The South Pole!

    Davor Rostuhar is officially the first Croat (and 26th person in the World) who completed the first ever Croatian expedition to South Pole, on 17th of January this year! About Davor Rostuhar Born in ’82, Zagreb, Davor studied history and sociology, but after some time he completely dropped out so he could commit to traveling […] More

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    Slavic Clothing: Brief History and Techniques of Golden Embroidery

    Golden embroidery is a very specific type of embroidery achieved with golden thread. There are two sorts of golden thread: yellow and white gold. Golden embroidery in Croatia became very popular during 19th century, specifically in the region of Slavonia, and it was a ten of prestige and wealth, embodied on dresses and shirts. Before it […] More

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    The Mountains Of Velebit Hide A True Croatian “Hobbiton” You Need To Visit

    Croatia has something truly close to Hobbiton – and its located in the misty mountain of Velebit! Located in a village called Baške Oštarije, this magical place exist thanks to creative fantasy vision of the Žuženić family and their piece of art, Kamp Velebit! If you are a true fan of the Lord of the rings trilogy, […] More

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