Taking A Visit To Croatia
Located in the South Eastern Europe, Croatia, borders the Adriatic Sea; It lies between Bosnia, Herzegovina and Slovenia. The terrain is quite diverse. The side on the Hungarian border consists of flat plains while there are low mountain ranges and moors towards the coastline of the Adriatic Sea. There are numerous caves in Croatia that have remained immune to the pollution. This is the reason why Croatia attracts trekkers, scientists and explorers from around the world. The economy is therefore based on tourism to a large extent. Finance and investment are other sectors on which the economy relies.
The capital city of Croatia is Zagreb. Croatian is the main language spoken here and Kuna is the currency. Croatian climate is characteristic of the Mediterranean Sea. The inland has hot summers and very cold winters, at the coastal areas the summers are dry and the winters are mild.
Zagreb has remained Croatia?s capital since 1557 and is located on the northern side of the country. The capital is quite populated and has a metro feel about it. The city is home to National Museum, Lotrscak Tower and the Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The tourists can also find the spectacular Strossmayer Gallery and the Archaeological Museum in the lower town.
There are many beaches and your kids can run around and spend lots of time over there. In the towns you can come across some organized tours that cater to the children?s needs. They offer complete surveillance so that you can enjoy.
Dubrovnik is famous for its historic touch, it reflects the glory of past. The old time walls and roofs look quite interesting here. St Blaise?s church, Jesuit church, maritime museum are the highlights for this city. Split is another city in Croatia to watch out for. It takes you back to those old golden old times, with archaeological touch. This city was built by a roman emperor named Diocletian in 3rd century. The Romanesque bell tower is the most vibrant picture one can witness in this place. Coast Istria is probably the most favorite place of outing for tourists. And it is listed in UNESCO world heritage sites because of its archaic constructions.
Reaching Croatia via Italy is quite easy. You can hire a car and all the car companies are usually allowed to enter in Slovenia and Croatia. However, you must provide all the relevant papers during entry time. Do not try to cross the border without producing relevant papers, or else your insurance may become invalid.
Tourists can carry non commercial luggage of value up to 300 Kunas which is exempted from customs duty. EU Tourists are allowed to carry up to ? Kg of tobacco and 2 liters of wine. Products of historical or archeological value need special export licenses taking them back to home.
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