56 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Croatia - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Croatia

Komiža, Croatia

Blue Cave of Bisevo

An ethereal glowing blue ocean cave in Croatia.

Plitvička Jezera, Croatia

Plitvice Lakes

A chain of 16 wondrous lakes formed as a result of the gradual dissolution of soluble layers of bedrock.

Sea Organ

A musical instrument played by the sea.

Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb's Museum of Broken Relationships

Where the lovelorn find a home for their sentimental keepsakes.

Podgarić, Croatia

Podgaric Monument

This stunning, out-of-the-way Croatian monument commemorates a community's uprising against occupying fascist forces.

Froggyland

A wonderfully strange collection of 500+ stuffed frogs doing people things.

Šibenik, Croatia

St. Nicholas Fortress

Large, airy hallways hide within an impenetrable fortress that beckons urban explorers.

Željava, Croatia

Zeljava Airbase

Yugoslavia's biggest underground airport lies in ruins.

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Unique Food & Drink in Croatia

Luxardo Maraschino Cherries

Real maraschinos were born more than a century ago in an Italian distillery.

Biska

One of the smallest cities in the world specializes in mistletoe brandy.

Rakija

The fiery fruit brandy of the Balkans.

Edible Dormouse

A beloved dish in ancient Rome, these rodents are now grilled or stewed in select Croatian and Slovenian restaurants.

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Past Future Monuments of the Balkans

Take a road trip across Serbia, Croatia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina with Atlas Obscura as we explore the Balkans in search of Yugoslav memorial sites.

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