Offbeat Traveler: Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia
On June 25, Croatia celebrates the 20th anniversary of its independence from Yugoslavia. You could commemorate this occasion by visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park, the country's first national park and one of its most breathtaking. The UNESCO World Heritage site is known for its waterfalls, uniquely colored lakes (grey, blue and green) and caves.
The tumult and unrest the anniversary recalls seems in contrast with the splendor and stillness of Plitvice Lakes, but Croatia's first national park played an important role in the country's independence movement.
On Easter Sunday in 1991, Josip Jovic was killed in Plivice, marking the first death of a Croatian police officer in Croatia's struggle for independence. Twenty years later, the upheaval is a far-off memory, but the park's stark and unique beauty remains.
-- Jason La
The tumult and unrest the anniversary recalls seems in contrast with the splendor and stillness of Plitvice Lakes, but Croatia's first national park played an important role in the country's independence movement.
On Easter Sunday in 1991, Josip Jovic was killed in Plivice, marking the first death of a Croatian police officer in Croatia's struggle for independence. Twenty years later, the upheaval is a far-off memory, but the park's stark and unique beauty remains.
-- Jason La
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Croatia's largest national park
Plitvice Lakes National Park, established in 1949, is Croatia's largest national park. It is open year-round. Adult admission ranges from about $16 to $22, depending on the season.
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dubrovnik10 at 9:12 PM June 04, 2011
I've been there a bunch of times, and can't wait to go back. It's a magical, and historic place with a wonderful lodge!
ellenLA at 9:02 AM April 28, 2011
I've never before wanted to go to Coatia. Never gave it a thought. These photos of this absolutely spectacular park and wonderful, magical, waterfalls has me dialing my travel agent!
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You definitely should visit Plitvice lakes and Croatia :)
Picture is worth more than 1000 words, but hey! Being there, feeling its magical atmosphere and peace of calm lakes while admiring the beauty of waterfalls which spray droplets gently on your face, its something you have to experience. Who knows, maybe you will have the chance to go behind the waterfall!