Do you know that in Croatia:
- The first European theater was built at the beginning of the 17th century.
- The town of Hum is located here, which is the smallest in the world with a population of 23 people.
- At the end of the 20th century, the largest truffle in the world was found, measuring 19cm x 12cm x 13cm.
- The island of Brač is known for its stone, which has been used to construct many architectural works, including the White House.
- The world-famous breed of dog, the Dalmatian, originated here.
- The famous explorer Marco Polo was born in Croatia.
- Every year, the city of Rijeka hosts one of the most popular and visited tourist events, the carnival.
- To the dismay of many men around the world, the necktie was invented here.
- The main tourist attraction is the unusual beach “Golden Cape,” which changes its shape depending on the direction of the wind and water currents.
- There is a natural wonder on the island of Mljet, where in the Great Lake on the island, there is another island!
- On April Fool’s Day, in the town of Ludbreg, wine flows from the fountain.
- The “white-headed vulture,” a rare bird, is considered the unofficial symbol of the island of Cres.
- Zadar liqueur is produced here, highly esteemed by such famous figures as Nicholas II and Napoleon.
- The inventor of the ages, Nikola Tesla, was born in Croatia.
- One of the delicious dishes here is “brodetto,” where several types of fish are fried with onions, then a variety of spices are added, and it is simmered until the fish separates from the bones.