Rick Steves enjoys the thriving capital city while shooting in Zagreb, Croatia.
Saturday, July 2, 2022 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / On demand with KPBS Passport + YouTube
On "Croatia: Adriatic Delights," we learn about this fascinating land with a hard-fought history, in a complex corner of Europe. Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations. Sampling the very best of Croatia, we start by exploring the fabled Dalmatian Coast from dramatic Dubrovnik to crusty Adriatic island ports. Heading inland, we hike through Plitvice Lakes National Park and enjoy the thriving capital city Zagreb. Our Croatian finale: the Istrian Peninsula and its enchanting port town of Rovinj.
A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations. Sampling the very best of Croatia, we start by exploring the fabled Dalmatian Coast from dramatic Dubrovnik to crusty Adriatic island ports. Heading inland, we hike through Plitvice Lakes National Park and enjoy the thriving capital city Zagreb. Our Croatian finale: the Istrian Peninsula and its enchanting port town of Rovinj.
Cameraman Karel Bauer in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia.
One of Europe's top natural wonders is Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park. Imagine Niagara Falls sliced and diced and sprinkled over a vast and heavily forested canyon. It's a lush and unforgettable valley of 16 terraced lakes, laced together by waterfalls and miles of pleasant plank walks.
You can't get a complete picture of modern Croatia without a visit to the lively and livable city that is home to one out of every six Croatians — Zagreb. You'll find historic neighborhoods, a thriving café culture, fun people-watching, great parks and virtually no tourists. The city is also boasts Croatia's best museums including a wonderful collection highlighting the Naïve Art movement and its founder Ivan Generalić.
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