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''I didn't tell half of what I saw, because no one would have believed me.''
Marco Polo (1253-1324),born island of Korcula, Croatia.
If only Marco Polo had had a camera with him, he could have shown Kubla Khan how beautiful it is in Croatia. Zagreb first appeared on the map of Europe in 1094. Since that time the city has experienced all of the tumults that have characterised the history of the Balkans. Yet, despite this, the ensemble of Baroque buildings within the Upper Town and Kaptol are unique in croatia, even within Europe, for their preserved state. Our tour of the city takes you around the beautiful old parts, to St Mark's Church, famous for its tiled roof, and to St Stephen's Cathedral, whose twin spires dominate the city. In the evening there are seats at the National Theatre, for an evening of ballet, opera or a symphony performance, according to schedule.
The city has two world-class museums - the Strossmayer Gallery of Old Masters, and the Mimara Museum, with a roll call of great artists: Raphael, Rembrant, Rubens, Van Gogh and Da Vinci. But if you really want to get to know Zagreb, to feel the pulse of the city, then the way to do it is simply to sit down in one of the many cafes encircling Ban Jelacic Square, Zagreb's meeting place, and watch the world go by.
Dubrovnik we think is one of the most beautiful towns in Europe. It has everything: a magnificent natural setting, an old town unspoilt by development, and a lively cultural life, but, perhaps more than anything, it has an atmosphere about it that not even Venice can rival. We invite you to walk along the old Harbour Front, dip your hands in the Fountain of Onofrio, and then stroll down the Stradun, where the city promenades, and you will understand what we mean.
The coastline of Dubrovnik is just as beautiful, and dotted with islands. We take you by ferry down the coast to Cavtat, and also to the island of Korcula, with its medieval fortress. On the way back we come by the Peljesaki peninsula, known for its vineyards and its oysters; of course, we give you an opportunity to try them both. |
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