The Collins Family on the Web - Croatia

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Our travels in broader context

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The route of our tour from Dubrovnik to Venice, masterfully planned by Customized Journeys and perfectly executed by Jasmina and Boris. Along Croatia's 1,166 miles of mainland coastline (327 miles between the extreme points), there are more than 1,000 islands.

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The entrance to the Cathedral

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On the boat ride across one of the lakes - Photo courtesy of Jessica Broadley

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On the boat ride across one of the lakes - Photo courtesy of Jessica Broadley

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At the rooftop bar of the hotel in Split - Photo courtesy of Vivian Weaver

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Enjoying pastries at Skatula Bakery

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Our next stop was the Skatula Bakery on Korćula. The bakery owner, here with our local guide Ivan, welcomed us.

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A drive-by photo entering Zagreb, the capitol of Croatia, over the Sava River. The tall buildings to the right are Yugoslavian communist era worker housing.

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Statue of the Virgin Mary on the plaza next to the Cathedral

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Josip Jelaĉić detail

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A lane in the upper town

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Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saintly Kings Stephen and Ladislav is closed for earthquake repairs

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A view of Zagreb's lower town from the older upper town. In 2020, Zagreb was severely damaged by an earthquake and recovery is ongoing. Many historic buildings are still closed.

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Our group preparing to board the funicular to the upper town

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Josip Jelaĉić, a Croatian national hero and 17th century governor who expanded citizen's rights and united the Croats

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Part of Zagreb's public market

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Sabor, the Croatian parliament