Beautiful Croatia

By Johnny Cat in Travel on Dec 9, 2009 at 1:18 pm

Photo: Roman Bonnefoy

Behold the natural beauty of Plitvice National Park. Called the Most Popular Tourist Attraction in Croatia, it spans 300 square kilometers, is made up of sixteen lakes, and accommodates waterfalls and wildlife galore. It’s also served as a war front.

in March 1991 it became the scene of the Plitvice Lakes incident – the first armed confrontation of the Croatian War of Independence that resulted in fatalities. The park was held by forces of the Republic of Serbian Krajina during the conflict and suffered some damage in the process, with hotels and other facilities being used as barracks.

Head over to Twisted Sifter and learn more about this awesome park.

Tags: Croatia, lake, national, park, waterfall

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Alex
Dec 9th, 2009 at 2:04 pm
We featured this before on Neatorama, but it’s nice to see it again. One of the commenters then noted that before you swim there, be forewarned that the lakes are filled with snakes!
cryptique
Dec 9th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
I was there once during winter (Christmas 1988) and it was exquisite. I’ve been wanting to return in summer ever since.
Dr. Pizmo
Dec 9th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I call ‘Photo-shopped’ or a facsimile snow globe of said Croatian Plitvice National Park…
gaba
Dec 9th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
@Alex Nonsense. Swimming is not allowed since 1996 to preserve lake waters.
Leela
Dec 10th, 2009 at 6:24 am
What on earth happened to the picture above? Photo-shop (badly) or even air-brush?!!
Johnny Cat
Dec 10th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
It’s just your basic long exposure. You can enjoy it bigger and better at the link.
emmiline
Dec 11th, 2009 at 12:52 am
aww, my grandmother’s family is from Croatia. unfortunately they had to leave before WWI broke out because they were gypsy. i’ve always wanted to go there, and see the old country.

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