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(Slovenia) 1, (Ljubljana) 2. (Piran)15. (Bled Lake) (Croatia) 3. (Rovinj) 4. (Pula) 5. (Rastoke) 6. 16 Plitvice Lakes National park 7. (Zadar) 8. (ibenik ) 9. (Trogir) 10. (Dubrovnik)12. (Split) 13. (Hvar)14. (Zagreb)- (Bosnia-Hercegovina)11. Mostar Flight to Vienna and rent a car

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Mostar

Koski Mosque (Koski Mehmed Paa Mosque) ()

Tepa Market

"Don't forget" stele beside the cobbled lane, a reminder not to forget the 93 years in Bosnia and Herzegovina civil war. 93

The Mostar Bridge The Mostar Bridge was a very famous and historical bridge before its destruction in 1993 during the war in Bosnia and Hercegovina (part of the former Yugoslavia). The elegant bridge spanned the River Neretva and was designed by the Ottoman (Turkish) architect Mimar Hayruddin. It was completed in 1566 after nines years of building and the surrounding town became a thriving trading center. The bridge was 29 meters in length and stood at a height of 20 meters, a classic example of a single span, stone arch bridge and was an example of advanced technology in its time. It became a World Heritage site during the twentieth century..1993() Mimar Hayruddin 915662920

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The Karaozbegova Mosque At Tito street (Marala Tita) next the cemetery (Marala Tita)

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Split panorama and transportation terminal locations

The original Diocletians Palace in 305 AD Each wall has a gate named after a metal: at the northern end is the Golden Gate , while the southern end has the Bronze Gate . The eastern gate is the Silver Gate and to the west is the Iron Gate .photo from wwwGolden Gate Bronze Gate Silver Gate Iron Gate

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The Palace basement halls From seaside bronze doors enter into the Diocletian's Palace basement halls. It retain a strong sense of grandeur in spite of the many stalls selling local jewelry and crafts.

The ceremonial entrance court is the Peristil (Peristyle), a rectangle measuring 35 X 13m and a few steps below the level of the surrounding streets. The longer sides are lined by six granite columns and two piers with Corinthian capitals; the columns are linked by arches decorated with a stone frieze. In the northeast corner is the small Renaissance church of St Rok, dating from the 16th century. The western side of the rectangle is enclosed by several medieval buildings which fit within the ancient columns.The Peristil

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Diocletian Palace Vestibul

Cathedral of St. Domnius

Octagonal-Shaped Cathedral Diocletians Mausoleum and Cathedral of St. Domnius Encircled by 24 columns24photo from www

Entrance to Diocletian's Mausoleum and Cathedral of St. Domnius

Cathedral of St. Domnius was originally built as Diocletians mausoleum, with an octagonal form, encircled by 24 columns, that is almost completely preserved to this day. Its round domed interior has two rows of Corinthian columns and a frieze showing Emperor Diocletian and his wife, Prisca.photo from www

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Museum of Trogir

Peoples Square

photo from GoogleSeaside Avenue

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Statue of bishop Gregory of Nin, in the Giardin ParkGiardin

If you touch the big toe of Bishop Gregory of Nin, it will bring you good luck.

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Hvar Island

During summer months there are 7 daily car ferry departures between Split and Stari Grad (Hvar Island), the trip with the car ferry takes about 2 hours. 7 2

The trip on the ferry boat is quite beautiful and being outside on the ferry is much more comfortable than on the catamaran.

Split from the sea

Stari Grad ferry port

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At the ferry port in Stari Grad you will find bus for town Hvar (20 minutes drive), bus in the other direction departures from Hvar, app. 1.5 hour before scheduled ferry departure.

Hvar IslandStari Grad HvarPhoto from Google

Hvar Castle

Hvar Town Map

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St Stephens Square the largest piazza in Dalmatia and the main town square.

Renaissance-style loggia and its clock tower, now both part of the Hotel Palace

1579~16111612Photo from wwwArsenal, built between 1579 and 1611, and from 1612 home to a theatre Croatias first theatre, and one of the first community theatres in Europe.

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Photo from wwwLooking at the Hvar castle by the Hvar port

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Photo from wwwEntry costs 25 Kuna, but it is well worth it for the stunning views dont forget your camera. Theres also a little gift shop here, and a cafe (open in summer), plus a seashell exhibit.

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Hvar port

Zagreb Old Town

Jelaia Square(

Ban Josip Jelaia, 1801~1859

ZET (Zagreb Electric Tram)ZETThe Ilica Street (south of Jelaia Square) (Ilica)

Zagreb Cathedral Photo from www

Zagreb Cathedral

The first building was destroyed by the Tartrs in 1242, then rebuilt some years later; in 1880 a severe earthquake destroyed it. The building you can visit today, was restored after the earthquake, in the Neo-Gothic style and added a monumental pair of 105m-high bell towers.

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The 4 golden angel statues around the Santa Maria Column

Photo from wwwDolac Market (Internet photo) ()

Petrica Kerempuh is a folk hero that making fun of the human stupidity. This sculpture is situated next to the Dolac Market.Petrica Kerempuh Statue of Petrica Kerempuh Petrica Kerempuh

Tkalieva is colorful street full of cafes, restaurants, boutiques and unavoidable promenade citizens of Zagreb (Ulica Tkalieva)

The statues of Marija Juric ZagorkaThe statue commemorates Marija Juric Zagorka, Croatias first female journalist and one of its most widely read authors. The old sundial that shows the right time

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Old Town Gate (under renovation) (Kamenita Vrata) ()

The Old Town Gate (Kamenita vrata) now is a shrine to virgin Mary, where you can light a candle and, as the locals believe, your wish will be granted. Please be silent, even if just passing through the Gate. The portrait of Mary is said to be sacred, because it is the only thing that survived the large fire in 1731.

Kamenita Vrata (Kamenita vrata) 1731

Near the Old Town Gate is the sculpture of St. George having slain the dragon.

St. Mark's Church (Crkva sv. Marka) was constructed in 1499, located at the center of St. Mark's Square. 1499

Gothic south portal

Croatian Parliament Building

City Hall

Croatian Naive Art MuseumPhoto from Google

Kula Lotrak Funicular station The Zagreb funicular, installed in 1890 and commissioned in 1893, has the shortest track length in the world, and connects the Upper Town with Tomieva street and, by extension, Ilica, the main shopping street. The funicular is very popular among the natives and the tourists alike.

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Jelaia Square holiday flower market

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Bled Castle is a medieval castle built on a precipice above the city of Bled in Slovenia, overlooking Lake Bled. It is the oldest Slovenian castle and is currently one of the most visited tourist attractions in Slovenia.

Looking down from the castle terrace

Upper courtyard

Lower courtyard

Rowboats are the only ways of transport to Bled Island

Bled Island Bled Island is the only island in Slovenia

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South staircase Pier of Bled Island

There are 99 stone steps leading up to the church. Traditionally it is considered good luck for the groom to carry his bride up the steps on the day of their wedding before ringing the bell and making a wish inside the church.

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Photo by IngridThe tower of church has 52 m high 52

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