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During the early 1990’s Croatia was a country that was not on top of everyone’s list as a tourist attraction because of the war taken place there. However, today it is now a completely different story and visitors are flocking once more to this beautiful country.

Most tourists travel to Croatia to enjoy its beautiful well kept beaches and wander around it unspoilt villages. But yet there are plenty of other things for one to do and see when visiting this country and which will provide you with further insight into the country’s turbulent past.

The main locations where generally the tourists flock to are Zagreb which is the country’s capital and has been since 1557. Also Dubrovnik and Split are also towns located within Croatia which are certainly gaining in popularity with tourists as well.

Zagreb is one city in Eastern Europe where they have been able to comfortably mix the old with the new. As you wander from one boutique to the next selling all the latest fashions from France and Italy you can enjoy the beautiful Austro-Hungarian architecture as well.

Then there is Dubrovnik, this city remains much of its old world charm and certainly too really take in its architectural splendor you need to spend time wandering around the Stari Grad part of the city. The squares have been paved with marble, and there are steep cobbled streets for you to explore. All the time enjoying the architecture of its many convents, churches and palaces which may have been damaged during the war but which over the last few years have been lovingly restored to their former glories.

To really appreciate everything that the city has to offer then spend time wandering along the city walls surrounding it. Constructed during the 13th and 16th Centuries these have helped to protect the city throughout its history and if you climb one of the 16 towers along its length it provides you with panoramic views over the city. But these towers are not for the faint hearted as they are 82 feet tall.

Generally when it comes to visiting Croatia the best time of year is in the spring and early summer. Although the chances of it raining are much higher the temperatures will not have reached the stifling ones that you will get throughout the summer months.

If you do want to visit Croatia in the summer then arrange a holiday to one of the country’s many coastal resorts. You will still have plenty of sunshine to enjoy but also the breezes which blows in off the sea help to make the temperatures at this time of year much easier to bear. However, you shouldn’t forget to pack your sun cream as well. Plus a visit in the winter may be worth considering as the heat the water retains during the summer is then released back into the air in the winter and so the climate remains relatively warm.

Tags: Travel & Leisure