CROATIA - Old City of Dubrovnik

"The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', situated on the Dalmatian coast, became an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Damaged again in the 1990s by armed conflict, it is now the focus of a major restoration programme co-ordinated by UNESCO." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1

The first card I acquired long ago...

 Postcard 2

Second card which is written and stamped was sent by Jelena.

Thank you, thank you so much for this great postcard!

You've just granted my wish and I am forever grateful!

Postcard 3

Thank you so much Goran for sending my requested card! 

Both card and stamp are so cute!!! ^-^

Postcard 4

A postcard sent from Dubrovnik itself!
Thank you so much Ate Queenie for this surprise postcard!
She said that the popular HBO TV hit series "Game of Thrones" (King's Landing) was filmed in this area and that this is her 31st country visited! :)

CROATIA - Historic City of Trogir

"Trogir is a remarkable example of urban continuity. The orthogonal street plan of this island settlement dates back to the Hellenistic period and it was embellished by successive rulers with many fine public and domestic buildings and fortifications. Its beautiful Romanesque churches are complemented by the outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period." -http://whc.unesco.org

Thank you so much Natasa for adding up this card to my collection! =)

CROATIA - Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian

"The ruins of Diocletian's Palace, built between the late 3rd and the early 4th centuries A.D., can be found throughout the city. The cathedral was built in the Middle Ages, reusing materials from the ancient mausoleum. Twelfth- and 13th-century Romanesque churches, medieval fortifications, 15th-century Gothic palaces and other palaces in Renaissance and Baroque style make up the rest of the protected area." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1

Thank you so much Jelena for this really beautiful card! =)

Postcard 2

Adi shares... "Diocletian spent 12-14 years of his life in this Palace..."

Thank you so much Adi for this wonderful card showing

Diocletian's Palace!

CROATIA - Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of Poreč

"The group of religious monuments in Porec, where Christianity was established as early as the 4th century, constitutes the most complete surviving complex of its type. The basilica, atrium, baptistery and episcopal palace are outstanding examples of religious architecture, while the basilica itself combines classical and Byzantine elements in an exceptional manner." -http://whc.unesco.org

A great card of Poreč from Doroteja who was able to visit the Basilica

a few times and shared that her brother got married in the said Church.

Wow... Thank you so much!

CROATIA - The Cathedral of St James in Šibenik

"The Cathedral of St James in Šibenik (1431-1535), on the Dalmatian coast, bears witness to the considerable exchanges in the field of monumental arts between Northern Italy, Dalmatia and Tuscany in the 15th and 16th centuries. The three architects who succeeded one another in the construction of the Cathedral - Francesco di Giacomo, Georgius Mathei Dalmaticus and Niccolò di Giovanni Fiorentino - developed a structure built entirely from stone and using unique construction techniques for the vaulting and the dome of the Cathedral. The form and the decorative elements of the Cathedral, such as a remarkable frieze decorated with 71 sculptured faces of men, women, and children, also illustrate the successful fusion of Gothic and Renaissance art." -http://whc.unesco.org

Agi, thank you so much for sharing with me this card!

A great add to my collection indeed.

My 4th UNESCO card from your country.

CROATIA - Plitvice Lakes National Park

"The waters flowing over the limestone and chalk have, over thousands of years, deposited travertine barriers, creating natural dams which in turn have created a series of beautiful lakes, caves and waterfalls. These geological processes continue today. The forests in the park are home to bears, wolves and many rare bird species." -http://whc.unesco.org

Postcard 1

Thank you so much Tina for this wonderful postcard!

Postcard 2

 
A nice card showing different views in Croatia including the UNESCO Site Plitvice!
Thank you so much for this postcard, Nina!