Artičok is not only the best restaurant in Split but also an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Unquestionably, one of the most distinctive cities in Croatia is Split, the second-largest city. Within and around the Roman palace of Diocletian, a singular historical centre is concealed behind the present city. With thousands of tourists visiting each year, it…
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Zagreb – The top things to do in the capital of Croatia
If you are visiting Zagreb, these are the top things to do in the colourful capital of Croatia. Zagreb is undoubtedly the political, economic, and cultural centre of Croatia. And it acquired this role gradually in the 12th century, when it became the cathedral city of the nation. Today, the city has many unique buildings…
Tirana – An up-and-coming European destination under construction
Having left its unpleasant past behind, Tirana is an up-and-coming European destination under construction. The main thing visitors to Albania’s capital will notice is that development is going on all over the place. There are tall cranes, building equipment, sizable pits, fences, pictures, and posters of spectacular buildings that have been or will be constructed…
Budva Old Town – The ancient heart of a modern resort town
Budva Old Town is one of the oldest settlements of the Adriatic and the ancient heart of a modern resort town. In a country as small as Montenegro, where almost 1/3 of the gross national product comes from tourism, Budva is its tourist flagship. It is located in a uniquely beautiful location on the shores…
Kotor – The unspoiled charm of Montenegro’s most beautiful town
Kotor, with its unspoiled charm, is undeniably the most beautiful town in Montenegro. At the end of the bay of the same name, which is the deepest gulf of the Adriatic, Kotor stands out like an impeccably preserved time capsule. The beautiful walled Old Town, with its unpretentious beauty, manages to maintain its charm despite…
Bitola – An unknown historic Balkan city
Just 12 km from the borders of Greece, Bitola is the second largest city in North Macedonia. It has managed to maintain its unique 18th and 19th century architecture, with buildings that show its former glory and historic past, when every major European country had a consulate here due to the trading and business that…