61 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.

Željava, Croatia

Zeljava Airbase

Yugoslavia's biggest underground airport lies in ruins.

Šibenik, Croatia

St. Nicholas Fortress

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

Froggyland

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

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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Croatia

UNESCO-Protected SPAR Supermarket

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

Drače, Croatia

Edivo Vina Winery

Dive for drinks at Croatia's first and only underwater winery.

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