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Unusual destinations in fascinating Croatia
Croatia is full of historic cities, glorious beaches and beautiful scenery, but it also has a more unusual side. The following are some different sights to see during a Croatian holiday. 1. Petrova Gora, Malicka, CroatiaIf you want to see this monument while it is still shiny, you’ll have to be quick. It was originally built in 1981, in memory of partisan victims of the Second World War, who stood brave against fascism. However, nowadays the monument has lost its importance and the 12-storey structure is now a handy source of building materials.
Besides the main structure, there is a series of underground tunnels and chambers which were used as a field hospital in World War II and was later used by the League of Communists of Yugoslavia as a printing press. With no one is stopping people from taking metal from the monument, it gradually loses panels over the years but it does have its fascination and certain uses. As it stands on a mountain, it now serves as a broadcasting tower for T-Mobile and Croatian Television. 2. St. Nicolas FortressThis forbidding-looking fortress in Sibenik was built by the Venetians in the 16th century to keep out maritime attacks by the Turkish and stop anyone from coming ashore. Its triangular shape and the 32 cannons placed strategically on the walls worked well. Reportedly no one ever attempted to land at that part of the Croatian coast. However, the St. Nicolas Fortress continued to be used by the military right up to 1979, when it was finally abandoned.
The fortress is accessible by a narrow walkway across the water from Sv. Nikola beach and anyone who visits does so at their own risk. The interior of the fortress is still remarkably well-preserved and airy, making it an interesting place to explore. 3. Tesla's Birthplace, SmiljanWhen on holiday in Croatia, it is worthwhile exploring part of the country's history that is already known to most of us. Renowned scientist Nikola Tesla was born in humble surroundings in Smiljan, Croatia, and lived in a parish hall next to the Serbian Orthodox Church where his father was a minister. Several buildings were damaged during the Yugoslav Wars, but they have been restored and opened as a museum to Tesla in 2006, the man who believed electricity should be freely available to everyone.
The museum outlines his country upbringing with his adult life as a scientist. The multimedia center at the museum displays hands-on science exhibits, including examples of rotating magnetic field principles in the form of a jumping-and-jittering iron egg. While visiting the Tesla memorial site, there is also a playground for future scientists on the site and a statue of Nikola Tesla, performing an experiment, standing on the grass. While exploring Dubrovnik, Split and other major cities in Croatia, make sure you go a little off the beaten track where possible, to see the more unusual and interesting sites. |
Latest update: August 4, 2019