Beyond Croatia’s captivating coastline, lies a plethora of historical and ancient treasures worthy of exploration. Although occupations and influences from the Roman Empire, the Venetians, the Ottoman Empire, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire may have been unwelcome at the time, they did leave impressive architectural highlights which undoubtedly enhance the current Croatian culture.

Between yacht hopping and club prowling, we highly recommend the investigation of the country’s ancient ruins, six UNESCO protected world heritage sites, eight national parks, and hundreds of museums.

Here’s our list of sites which will please your visual senses and peak your intellectual curiosity.