City: Central Croatia
Top Things to do in Central Croatia
What to do and see in Central Croatia, Croatia: The Best Historic Sites
Croatia proper is not an official subdivision of the Republic of Croatia, it is a historical region.
Restaurants in Central Croatia
1. Titus Caffe Bar
2. Explore Zagreb
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
My name’s Renata. After working in education for some time, I decided to switch careers and to use my language knowledge for something else. So I got my tour guide license, and now I would love to tell you interesting stories about my city. The tour includes major landmarks as well as some hidden gems.
3. Old town Okic
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Remains of the medieval noble town Okić on the Žumberak hill
4. Zgrada Doma sindikata - Trgovacki Casino
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 273nedan - Novi Vinodolski, Croatia
Nice building.Worth of seeing.In centere of the town. Horse is made really realistic. Nice to take pictures.
5. Dvor Veliki Tabor
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4.0 based on 91 reviews
The fort of Veliki Tabor is one of the most important cultural and historical monuments of secular architecture in continental Croatia, with a unique monumental and authentic fortification structure. Situated at the top of Mount Hum Kosnicki, at 333 meters above sea level, it has dominated the Zagorje area for over half a millennium, during which time the architecture has blended in with nature. The impressive view from Veliki Tabor stretches over the entire Hrvatsko Zagorje area and part of Slovenia. This zero-category monument is one of the most recognizable identities of not only Hrvatsko Zagorje but of Croatia as a whole.
Reviewed By TanjaD - Rijeka, Croatia
I've visited it with my husband and our baby. definitely use a baby carrier and leave the stroller in the courtyard if you want to explore all the levels. The castle looks new because it's been recently restored to its former glory. In my opinion it's one of the most beautiful castles in Croatia. There are plenty of exhibits in the castle, weapons, torture instruments, furniture, horse carriages in the courtyard, different objects. There's also a room dedicated to the legend of Veronika Desinić who still hunts the castle (supposedly).
6. Staro selo museum
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4.0 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By 3008mannyd - Fairfield, Australia
Kumrovec a village north of Zagreb , birth place of Josif Bros (Tito) President of Yugoslavia until 1980 and the village is now an open air museum in Memory of Josif Tito. The village is very well preserved and clean. You can go in and out of the houses to see what artifacts, machines and tools they used . Gives you an idea on how they lived during those time.There's also a coffee bar and a souvenir shop. A scenic drive to the village and towards the Valley of Sin.. A place not to miss to visit when you're in Zagreb
7. Dubovac Castle
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4.0 based on 61 reviews
Dubovac Castle is the oldest Karlovac monument, not just because of its ample history, but also because of the pioneer decision to preserve it in the name of collective memory. To this day the castle on the hill above the Kupa River is the most prominent landmark of the cultural and historical landscape of Karlovac. In the Middle Ages, Dubovac developed as a settlement with a fort at the cross-section of river and road routes, and in an area of dense fortified locations. It was first mentioned in 1339, when it got its first parish priest. Frequently written in Glagolitic script, the testimonies of trade and crafts, legal and school life circumstances of Dubovac burghers-freemen, were most numerous in the several decades preceding 1578, when the Osmanlis devastated its city to the ground. Although not large in area, the Dubovac estate was important economically as a regional market town. Its owners were, among others, important noble families from 1387 to 1810.
Reviewed By damirr685 - Pula, Croatia
Newly renovated old castle is a nice place to visit both as an important historical site and a restful place for a romantic dinner. There is a restoran and a lovely atrium where one can enjoy both the meal and the atmosphere. Restoration of the castle was performer professionally and beside the tower and a floor offering an exhibition of traditional, folk costumes it seems there are other spaces to be open to public. Also, additional info on those artefacts exposed is exepected to be added. Although my visit was during covid19 pandemic I had a nice time visiting it. In the end I bought few souvenirs from the gift shop. Can’t wait to visit it again after this unfortunate pandemic.
8. Renaissance Star-Shaped Fortress
9. The Museum of Army Collections from the Croatian Homeland War
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4.0 based on 121 reviews
The city of Karlovac and its defenders endured fierce attacks in the Homeland War and played a key role in the defence of the Croatian territory, as well as in the creation of the independent Republic of Croatia. Karlovac, a fortress city in the shape of a star, has always been an indispensable part of the European and Croatian history. This unique museum tells the story of the fearlessness of Croatian defenders and the invincibility of the city on four rivers. The permanent interactive museum exhibition containing 350 original artefacts and more than 3 hours of multimedia content through which visitors can discover contemporary Croatian history. The exhibition also presents 23 exhibits featuring large-scale combat technology, with an emphasis on the ones manufactured domestically. The museum also has a Memorial Room of the Fallen Karlovac Defenders from the Homeland War, a multi-purpose hall, library and a souvenir shop.
Reviewed By 279charw - Washington DC, United States
An excellent assemblage of materials and objects that facilitate understandings of both the broader elements of 1991-95 war in Croatia as well as specific insights into how the war was fought in the strategic town of Karlovac. Friendly staff and English-language audio guides available.
10. Dvorac Jankovic
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