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Construction of this bridge was once described as an "act of violence" against a neighboring country.

A strategically positioned fortress that protected the Fazana channel has found new life as a place for theater.

The “world’s smallest cathedral” is a remnant of one of Croatia’s medieval royal towns.

A memorial dedicated to the 29,000 Istrian freedom fighters of World War II.

An excavation site that signified Hercules in Pula, and a glimpse into the city's Roman history.

A well-worshipped shrine to the Virgin Mary nestled inside the last of Zagreb’s historic gates.

One of the very few mosques built by the Ottomans still standing in Croatia is now a Catholic church.

A house that transports visitors back to Yugoslavia.

The local club's soccer field is practically surrounded by UNESCO-protected monuments.

Picturesque basketball courts sheltered by historical defensive walls and with an enviable sea view.

Maze-like streets filled with vibrant murals draw visitors to this Istrian town.

A statue of Paulina Hermann, the eccentric noblewoman known as the "mother of cats."

The medieval ferry service has been going strong since the 14th century.

Split's smallest church, and one of its oldest, has been reconstructed inside the city's Roman walls.

This deserted town in the hills of Croatia’s "party island" may have a scandalous connection to King Henry VIII.

This ancient Roman aqueduct once funneled water to Diocletian's palace.

This fountain has a growing (animal) population, and might also be growing in size.

A fantastical display of Croatian folklore, mythology, and myths.

A unique interactive experience of everyday life in communist Yugoslavia—a very different time in Croatian history.

This narrow fjord-like bay is the largest ria in the Mediterranean Sea.

This modern, multimedia museum takes visitors on an evolutionary journey back in time.

Inside this small chapel tucked away in the forest is one of the most well-preserved Danse Macabre frescos.

Colorful concentric circles honor a small Croatian town's supposed spot at the nucleus of it all.

This Croatian computer club features such gaming relics as the infamous Virtual Boy and an 8-bit Pacman machine.