Croatia is one of Europe’s most UNESCO rich countries. A small nation on the Adriatic with an outsized number of sites recognised for their outstanding universal value — ancient Roman palaces, medieval walled towns, fortresses, national parks, and Greek colonial settlements that have been inhabited for over two thousand years. This collection covers the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia that I have visited personally, as well as places currently on the tentative list that are well worth your attention.
You will find the big names here: Plitvice Lakes, Diocletian’s Palace in Split, the Dubrovnik Old Town and its famous walls, Trogir, and the Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč. But also some that surprise people — the Stari Grad Plain on Hvar, one of the best preserved ancient Greek agricultural landscapes in the world, the UNESCO listed Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik, the St. Nicholas Fortress outside Šibenik, and the historic city walls of Zadar. Each article comes with a YouTube video so you can see the sites for yourself before you go.
What makes Croatia’s UNESCO story particularly interesting is the tentative list. Several Croatian sites are currently in line for full inscription, meaning there are places you can visit today that the world may formally recognise tomorrow. That combination of confirmed heritage and emerging recognition makes exploring UNESCO Croatia genuinely rewarding for anyone who cares about history, architecture, and natural landscapes.
New articles are added as I continue visiting and covering sites across Croatia, so this page grows over time.
I first visited Poreč back in 2007, and since then, my family and I have spent several wonderful holidays there. Over the years, I have also returned many times professionally. After living in Croatia for more than 20 years, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the unique blend of history, culture,
Trogir is a must visit if you are in central Dalmatia. The UNESCO inlisted old town Island is a real gem! The city, which was originally named Tragurion, was founded in the 3rd century by Greek colonists who came over from Issa, the Island we today know as Vis. Trogir
The name Stari Grad means Old Town, which is a fitting name for one of the oldest cities in Croatia and Europe. This ancient Greek town was originally called Faros when it was founded in the 4th century BC. Later, the town became the administrative capital of the island and
Šibenik is a fascinating town, often overlooked due to its lack of an airport. Nevertheless, I believe Šibenik is worth considering for a holiday or a day trip. In the video below, I showcase Šibenik’s Old Town, the green market, the fortress protecting the city, one of its UNESCO sites,
In the video below, I visit the UNESCO-listed St. Nicholas Fortress, a site I have had on my bucket list for many years. I have been to the fortress before, but only from the land side. This time, I actually entered the fortress and experienced it from the inside. The
Welcome to Zadar’s Old Town, a captivating peninsula on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast where history, culture, and modern charm intertwine. In my latest YouTube video, I take you on a walk through the Old Town, where we see the main sights, including the UNESCO listed city walls. We also visit the
https://youtu.be/DXD6srVzSrI In this video, I am going to show you the Dubrovnik Wall, the 3rd most visited place in Croatia after the Diocletian Palace in Split and the national park Plitvice Lakes. I hope my video convinces you to visit Dubrovnik and the Wall one day—they are truly unique. The
https://youtu.be/83DPLVnAzRg “If you saw where I settled, you would never ask me to come back” – Diocletian Join us as we embark on a full tour of the Diocletian’s Palace, a retirement home upon which the city of Split was built. From Palace’ basements to St. Duje’s bell tower, this
In 2024, me and my family once again visited Plitvice Lakes, the largest and the most popular national park in Croatia. This time, we decided to stay in the official park Hotel Jezero, and take the longest walking trail to see as much as possible. Join us on this trip,
