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Behold the natural beauty of Plitvice National Park. Called the Most Popular Tourist Attraction in Croatia, it spans 300 square kilometers, is made up of sixteen lakes, and accommodates waterfalls and wildlife galore. It's also served as a war front.
Head over to Twisted Sifter and learn more about this awesome park.
Behold the natural beauty of Plitvice National Park. Called the Most Popular Tourist Attraction in Croatia, it spans 300 square kilometers, is made up of sixteen lakes, and accommodates waterfalls and wildlife galore. It's also served as a war front.
in March 1991 it became the scene of the Plitvice Lakes incident - the first armed confrontation of the Croatian War of Independence that resulted in fatalities. The park was held by forces of the Republic of Serbian Krajina during the conflict and suffered some damage in the process, with hotels and other facilities being used as barracks.
Head over to Twisted Sifter and learn more about this awesome park.
We featured this before on Neatorama, but it's nice to see it again. One of the commenters then noted that before you swim there, be forewarned that the lakes are filled with snakes!
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I was there once during winter (Christmas 1988) and it was exquisite. I've been wanting to return in summer ever since.
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I call 'Photo-shopped' or a facsimile snow globe of said Croatian Plitvice National Park...
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@Alex Nonsense. Swimming is not allowed since 1996 to preserve lake waters.
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What on earth happened to the picture above? Photo-shop (badly) or even air-brush?!!
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It's just your basic long exposure. You can enjoy it bigger and better at the link.
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aww, my grandmother's family is from Croatia. unfortunately they had to leave before WWI broke out because they were gypsy. i've always wanted to go there, and see the old country.
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