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December, or Prosinac in Croatian, is a month filled with festive holidays! It's the beginning of winter so the temperatures are cold and you will definitely see snow on the mountains. Cities, towns and villages all around the country celebrate the Advent, which begins on the 4th Sunday before Christmas. Advent is the Christian period of waiting for the birth of Jesus and traditionally Croatians used to braid their own round wreath, which symbolizes eternity. This is a t

Croatia's history goes way back to the 6th and 7th centuries and is very complex with different empires and monarchies residing here over the years. It's no wonder there are castles dotting the countryside along the north coast of Croatia. If you're a fan of medieval history, this is where you need to visit. One of the most common kinds you will see in this area are Frankopan castles. The Frankopans and Zrinskis were noble families that ruled parts of Croatia between the

Rijeka is the third largest city in Croatia after Zagreb and Split, located along the north coast on the Kvarner Bay. Many Europeans have visited Rijeka but other than that many visitors to Croatia seem to overlook this city, which is unfortunate because Rijeka has so much to offer. It was even honored with the title, European Capital of Culture , in 2020. This travel guide includes all the visitor information you need to know and highlights all the best sights to see to