The tourism in Croatia is a very well developed industry here. It is most popular because of it's extensive coastline and renaissance tons that have been kept in their original tone. With around 10 million tourists a year, and growing, Croatia has an impressive list of things to do, you can lye no the beach or head in the forests and visit the castles, your options are nearly endless.

Zagreb: The Capital

By far the most important place to visit in Croatia, Zagreb, the country's capital, is full of fascinating museums, restaurants and an incredible night-life. Often ignored as tourists head for the coast, it is worth while to spend at least a weekend here to fully enjoy what this great city has to offer.

For the size of the city (around780,00) it is considered to be one of the most pleasing cities by those who have been there, in fact, an international survey concluded that Zagreb was the 9thmost polite city in the world.

Visit the “Upper-Town” to find streets filled with nice cafes and bars, or go to the “Lower-Town” to find an abundance of parks and recreational activities.

For those who enjoy skiing, staying in Zagreb will put you 30 minutes from great resorts and slope.

Museums, Galleries and Studios of Zagreb

City Museum - Located in “Upper-Town”, City Museum is dedicated to the history of Zagreb through a display of fine arts, crafts and even a scale model of old Zagreb

Mimara - Located in “lower-town”, is one of Zagreb's finest museums, hosts a collection of archeological finds, Far-Eastern collections as well as art work by such artists as Rembrandt, Vasquez and Goya.

Mestrovic Studio - Croatia's most famous sculptor, Ivan Mestrovic, at one time maintained a studio in Zagreb's “Upper-Town”. Now it has become a popular spot for fans of his work, and a highly recommended spot for art enthusiasts alike.

Strossmayer Gallery of Old Masters - This gallery is a must see, it contains the work of famous artists such as Bellini, Veronese and Bruguel, but as well as these, the gallery also has in it's possession the Baska slab, The oldest example of Glagolithic script, Croatia's native script.

Varazdin

Once the capital of Croatia, Varazdin is a city size monument attesting to beauty of Croat and Eastern European architecture. The baroque buildings have been meticulously maintained and is now considered to have the greatest amount of intact baroque centers, second only to Prague.

During your visit here here, be sure not to miss the Patacic place and Patacic-Puttar Palace, which dates back to the late 18th century. Also, be sure to stop in to the Gallery of Old and Modern Master for a great selection of fine art. For an overview of the towns history, head to the Town Museum, located in the much popular Stari-Grad (Old Town) district.

If your interests lye in music, during the month of September the Varazdin Baroque Musique Evenings event is held, lasting for three weeks. The concert are located all over the city in the churches a theaters.

Dubrovnik

Considered the hot spot of Croatian tourism, Dubrovnik is known by many for it's marble streets and stunning architecture. With a huge variety of hotels of all ranges and restaurants serving up the most delicious Dalmatian cuisine possible, Dubrovnik creates an enchanting feeling of belonging.

George Bernard Shaw baptized Dubrovnik as “the pearl of the Adriatic” because of it's incomparable architecture. Simply walking along and admiring the Baroque architecture is enough to keep you busy for at least a few days, but passing the churches with their extravagant fountains and facades will easily take your breath away.

With some of the best beaches this side of the Mediterranean, Dubrovnik is also considered a world class resort.

While here, be sure to take advantage of the night-life, it is an amazing flurry of dancing, lights and music all over the city.