Paris: A City Immersed in History

Paris:

Much more than just the Eiffel Tower and picture-perfect sidewalk cafes, Paris, France is a city immersed in history, literature and swirling romance. The cosmopolitan capital is influential in cuisine, art, high fashion and design, and has the reputation for being one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Located in the north of the country on the river Seine, Paris brims with a certain magic and charm that intoxicates all of its guests.

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Croatia: UNESCO World Heritage Sites

When you are in Croatia, a visit to at least a few UNESCO world heritage sites should be on your bucket list.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia

Croatia is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 14 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Phenomena. The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List is made up of intangible heritage elements that are in need of urgent safeguarding (e.g., Mediterranean diet, Klapa (multipart singing of Dalmatia), Becarac singing and playing from Eastern Croatia, Nijemo Kolo dance, Ojkanje singing, Gingerbread craft, Sinjska alka, Procession on the Island of Hvar, etc.)

The Old City of Dubrovnik The “Pearl of the Adriatic” became a major Mediterranean power in the 14th century. This medieval city has successfully wholly-preserved its character as a unique urban scene throughout the centuries.

The Plitvice Lakes National Park This is Croatia's best known national park. The main attractions of this park, unique in the world, are the 16 beautiful lakes connected by cascading waterfalls created by the sedimentation of travertine, a special type of limestone.

The Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian The Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, built between the late 3rd and the early 4th centuries A.D., is one of the most significant works of late-ancient architecture, not just for the preservation of complete original parts, but also for a series of original architectural forms announcing the new early-Christian, Byzantine and early-medieval art.

The Historical City of Trogir Trogir is an excellent example of urban continuity. The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement originates from the Hellenic era. A series of rulers continued to decorate it with exceptional public and residential buildings and forts from the Greek to the Renaissance, Baroque and the Venetian periods.

The Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica, Porec The cathedral complex in Poreč was named Euphrasius Basilica after Bishop Euphrasius who thoroughly renovated the cathedral in the mid-6th century and decorated it with famous mosaics. Before the renovation, there were at least two phases of early-Christian buildings in the same place.

The Cathedral of St. Jacob’s, Sibenik Built between 1431 and 1535, St. Jacob’s Cathedral witnessed important exchanges in the area of monumental art between North Italy, Dalmatia and Tuscany in the 15th and 16th centuries as well as influences from three architects - Francesco di Giacomo, George of Dalmatia and Nicholas of Florence.

Hvar’s Stari Grad Plain, Hvar In July of 2008, Starigrad Plain was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The explanation provided by this world organization states that the vineyards and olive groves in the Plain have been well preserved and remained practically intact since it was first colonized by the ancient Greeks in 4th century A.D.

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