Croatia Travel Blog

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Zagreb

The Museum of Contemporary Art (Muzej Suvremene Umjetnosit MSU) the largest museum institution in Croatia and the largest cultural institution since the independence of Croatia has recently been opened in Zagreb. The new building of the Museum will enable the appropriate conservation and exhibition of the collected art, and the …

Castle Odescalchi in Principovac near Ilok renovated

Ilocki podrumi company recently finished the renovation of the war torn and abandoned summer residence of the Odescalchi noble family that was damaged during the homeland war in Principovac. This was the estate of the Italian Odescalchi family, which was given to them, as well as surrounding lands in Srijem, …

Silba Island will get underwater museum

Map of Pocukmarak Bay at Silba Island where new underwater museum is to be opened: View Larger Map Last year the remains of a sarcophagus were found in Pocukmarak bay on Silba Island, as well as the remains of another one. Recently, a second phase of underwater research started where …

Zagreb in The World Through a Lens

Zagreb was featured in yesterday’s edition of Observer’s series ” World throught a lens“.

Dubrovnik 3D Animation

Cute, four minute 3D animation of Dubrovnik, beautifully made by damir123damir is available to watch on Youtube!

Protected River Area Mura-Drava-Danube

Croatia and Hungary have agreed on the establishment of a cross-border Mura-Drava-Danube biosphere reserve within the UNESCO “Man and Biosphere” program. The biosphere reserve is a representative ecological area with three basic tasks: to protect natural assets, to encourage sustainable development and to stimulate scientific research related to the improvement …

Tourist fleet development in Croatia

Croatian Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure have recently signed contracts with 12 tourist and excursion boat owners. Together, they will receive payment of 3.3 million Kuna for the building and reconstruction of their ships and boats.

Dubrovnik Summer Festival Advert from 1963

The oldest cultural festival in Croatia, Dubrovnik Summer Festival takes place every year from 10th July to 25th of August in Dubrovnik . It started back in 1950’s . The Dubrovnik Summer Festival presents a rich programme of classical music, theatre, opera and dance on more than 70 open – air …