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Croatia is one of Europe's top tourist destinations. It contains a rich history buried in its medieval cities and ancient ruins, but it also contains numerous natural sites such as lakes, coastlines, islands, etc. Within all these cities and sites, you will find stunning tourist destinations to visit. What is better than having almost everything at the same spot? What Here is a list of all the places you should visit during your vacation to Croatia.

So pack your bags and get ready for a wonderful holiday!

1. Zagreb

Zagreb is the capital of Croatia, and it’s Croatia’s largest city. It is rich in both historical and modern tourist destinations. Its history dates as far back as the 11th century. Today, it serves as the nucleus of the Croatian art and culture. The city contains various medieval churches and towers for tourists to visit. Moreover, it is packed with a lot of cafes and restaurants, shopping malls, and aesthetic streets you can stroll through anytime.

Some amazing attractions for you to visit in Zagreb include the Archaeological Museum, Gric Tunnel, Jarun Lake, Lotrscak Tower, and Jelacic Square. However, Zagreb is not limited to these spots alone. It has much more to offer! You might need to rent a car to travel to all of these places in a short period of time (Auto Europe and Kemwel both have great rates in Croatia).

2. Zadar

You might be a little surprised to know that Zadar is a three thousand years old city located on a coastline. Its age certainly makes it obvious that Zadar, just like Zagreb, is rich in history. It offers a lot of destinations to see, and the best part is that it’s not as crowded as other popular destinations in Croatia.

In its nucleus is an Old Town which not only offers amazing historical sightseeing attractions but it is also located near to a coastline. So get your swimsuits ready because Zadar’s coastline is not something you would want to miss out on. Other top attractions in Zadar include the Land Gate, Church of St. Donatus, Roman Forum, St Anastasia's Cathedral, Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun installations.

3. Split

Split, also known as the Mediterranean Flower, is the second largest city of Croatia. It is located on a peninsula of the Dalmatian Coast. The city contains various renaissance architecture, making it super rich in art and history.

One of these stunning architectural designs includes the Diocletian's Palace. It was built between 298 and 305 AD. A Roman complex, it acts as a small city itself with marble walkways and various buildings containing cafes, shops, and bars. Other than this, there are various shopping malls, beaches, and restaurants for tourists to visit. Top Split attractions are Fruit Square, Marjan Hill, Riva, Saint Dujam, Ivan Mestrovic Gallery and Bacvice Beach.

4. Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, also called the Pearl of the Adriatic, is an old city and undoubtedly one of the most popular places in Croatia.

Like all the other cities of Croatia, Dubrovnik is also filled with history dating as far back as the 7th century. The Old Town of the city is one of the spots rich in historical attractions. Other tourist attractions are Old Harbour, Banje Beach, Franciscan Monastery and Stradun.

Whether you're planning a trip to Europe that will start in Croatia and explore nearby countries, or are hoping to spend your entire vacation in this gem of the Adriatic, make sure that at least one of these fabulous cities makes your European itinerary.