Archive for 'History in Croatia'

  

Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Centre of Split

The coastal city of Split is a great and historic beauty located on a peninsula in the Adriatic, in Dalmatia in the south of Croatia. A resort town and active port, it is a place where varied history and traditions meet chic and cosmopolitan modernity. Therefore, it offers an perfect list of incredible things to see and do in the most stunning settings, from cobbled little streets lined with grand old buildings to stretches of the coast with craggy peaks and azure seas as a backdrop. If you book a villa in Split-dalmatien, at least one day-trip to the city is a must!

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Posted in: Architectural Gems, Day Trips, History, Localities, On the Coast, Pretty Views, Tourist Attractions, Travel Tips

  

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Korčula

If you book a villa in Dubrovnik and are spending time exploring the charming medieval city, you might find yourself gazing out over the stunning coastline of the surrounding area from the ancient city walls or the tiny but perfect little city beach and may be filled with the desire for adventure at the sight! The bay and the cluster of islands that can be found in the area around Dubrovnik can be readily visited from the city by boat tour and present all sorts of excellent options for days out and exploration. Among the various islands or destinations that you might choose between, the island of Korčula and its main town of the same name is particularly charming and picturesque and continues to be a relatively hidden gem…

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Posted in: Day Trips, Food and Wine, History, Islands, Localities, On the Coast, Pretty Views, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, March 3, 2023
Pula Arena, detail

Pula is a town in which coastal views, generous amounts of ancient Roman ruins, and a generally pretty and historic core all come together to create a charming picturesque spot to enjoy a vacation in Croatia. We have holiday rentals in Pula to choose from but it can also be readily visited as a must-see stop if you find a villa in Istria and plan on renting a car and exploring the wider region. And though the town does not have an endless list of things to see and do, it has plenty of brilliant attractions and charms to recommend it. Here are our favourite things to see and do during a holiday in Pula.

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Posted in: Architectural Gems, Beaches, Food and Wine, History, Museums & Galleries, Roman Empire, Tourist Attractions, Travel Tips

  

Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Spooky shipwreck
In the past two posts in this series, we have been discussing the lovely island of Lokrum and its spooky history. A beautiful mass of land located just off the coast of Croatia by Dubrovnik, it is a must-see for anyone who has found a holiday rental in Dubrovnik. In addition to its various attractions, it has a rather creepy reason to visit, especially if you are someone who is interested in such things; the Curse of Lokrum. From its origins as the punishment left behind by exiled monks to the numerous lives lost and ruined by the curse, it is a fascinating tale and continued into the 19th century where our tale picks up...     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, History, Must See Attractions

  

Monday, October 15, 2018
Ghosts
This week, given that Hallowe'en is fast approaching, we are discussing the beautiful island of Lokrum, off the coast of Dubrovnik. Already a key day trip destination for those who have found a holiday rental in Dubrovnik for many reasons, one more spooky reason and one more fascinating thing about the place is the Lokrum Curse.

Rooted in the removal of monks from the monastery on the island, which had been built to honour a saint who had saved Dubrovnik from a great fire in the 11th century (read the first part here to find out all of the details), it immediately resulted in the deaths and misfortune of those who became involved with the place.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, History, Must See Attractions