Archive for January, 2008

New telescope at the Zagreb Astronomic Observatory

Space buffs in Zagreb these days can now enjoy an even better view of the vastness of space from the Zagreb Astronomical Observatory’s modern new telescope.
The installation of a large apochromatic telescope, worth about 37 thousand euro, lasted almost five months so that the news that the telescope in now functional will likely delight many [...]

Dubrovnik from the Air

Flying over Dubrovnik is always exciting, especially if weather is nice.
Last week, while flying to Dubrovnik, I did not expect to be able to take any decent photos, due to cloudy morning and strong Jugo wind.

Croatia at Vienna Tourist Fair

At the tourism fair held in Vienna from 17th to 20st of January, attended by 70 countries and with some 800 stalls, Croatia successfully presented its tourism offer for 2008, the director of the Croatian Tourist Board Ranko Vlatkovic said.

The first Mediterranean arboretum in Croatia

The Landscaping Institute of the Zagreb Faculty of Agronomics have conceived a complete project for the creation of the first Mediterranean arboretum in Croatia, which is to be located on the Primošten area islet of Smokvica, in the vicinity of Sibenik.

Island of Vis in Guardian’s top 100 ways to treat your lover

In yesterday’s eddition of The Guardian travel supplement, under the title ‘100 ways to treat your lover′, Island of Vis is featured among listed 100 romantic breaks.
The article begins with paragraph: ‘All you need is this 13-page guide, full of holiday ideas for every type of couple.’ and follows by ‘Rowan Pelling gets us in the mood [...]

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