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Coordinates: 45°10′N 15°30′E / 45.167°N 15.500°E / 45.167; 15.500
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1. Zvjezdano Selo Mosor
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Astronomical Centre Rijeka
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
At the very heart of the Astronomical Centre, which is comprised of an observatory, a small and a large hall and additional facilities, is a digital planetarium. In order to explain it better, we will compare it to the observatory - whereas in the observatory the visitors can observe a real image of the space via telescope, the planetarium uses digital technology in order to display a simulated picture of the universe. The digital planetarium in Rijeka is the only one of its kind in Croatia and the wider region. It is a hall in form of an amphitheatre, providing 50 seats and 2 additional seats for persons with limited mobility. Once comfortably seated, visitors can enjoy projections (live presentations) of the skyline and celestial objects or watch films on astrology and underwater world, which are displayed on an 8 m diameter dome above their heads.
3. Zagreb Observatory
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
4. Fort Napoljun - Napolean
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By miretl2017 - Helsinki, Finland
This fortress is not advertised very much...came across review of this on TripAdvisor, thankfully. It is absolutely breathtaking view specially during sunset! Hiking up on mounting road path is fairly easy, it's a stone path but not steep hill, very comfortable gradually uphill and takes only 45-50. You can see the whole Hvar City and all the surrounding Islands. Highly recommend, it is worth the walk. It is not a fortress you can go inside, its used as Tele communication facility now days. Do not forget your camera!
5. Makarska Observatory
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Makarska observatory which was implemented in the existing memorial center of the WW II., and new Astro park opened 12.05.2017., is new and unique astronomical, cultural, educational, recreational and tourist complex in the World!
6. Visnjan Observatory
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By ivonabi - Zagreb, Croatia
The Višnjan Observatory is an exceptional astronomic observatory located in the attic of a house in the centre of the small town of Višnjan. Due to the increasing light pollution in Istria, the observatory moved to a new location in 2007., on a Tičan hill, just 3 km outside Višnjan. The observatory has a great scientific and educational value, led by Korado Korlević. Usually, the observatory is open on Saturdays form 9 PM to 11 PM (from May to September) and is free of charge. Be sure to check their website and social media accounts (Facebook page) for updates or events. I really liked the tour. I had a chance to see the Moon, Saturn and Jupiter through a telescope, heard a lecture by professor Korlević about ancient solar calendar (standing in the centre of the druidic stone circle), visited the observatory and the giant Dagor telescope. Even held a piece of meteorite! It's one of a kind experience. Keep in mind that the observatory is privately-funded, meaning it runs on sponsors and donations so feel free to support their work.
