First Trip Since COVID - 19: Amazing Croatia has been an independent country for 30+ years of its 500-year-old History. The Ottomans, Turks, Austrians, Napoleon, Byzantines, Venetians, Gangues Khan, Poland, Hungarians, Bosnians, Serbians, and Yugoslavia’s Mister Tito conquered this small country. (39pics)

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A sailboat floating on calm water during a sunset with a bright sun and mountains in the background.
Tourists observing two Roman guards in historic costume with shields, helmets, and spears near an ancient stone wall, with a woman in a straw hat and a woman kneeling taking photos.
Bronze statue of a man with a beard, wearing a conical hat, and holding a book in one hand, against a blue sky background with green trees.
A yellow building with multiple empty, arched window openings framed in white. The wall has some weathering and peeling paint.
A green plant with long, thin leaves growing in calm, blue-green water.
A landscape of a calm, turquoise lake with a rocky cliff and green, forested hillside in the background.
A small waterfall cascading down a moss-covered rocky cliff surrounded by lush green vegetation.
A scenic view of a river with turquoise water flowing through a forested area with rocky cliffs.
A scenic view of a cliff with multiple waterfalls cascading down into a river below, surrounded by dense green trees and foliage.
A historic church bell tower with a pointed spire near a harbor town, with houses on a hillside and boats docked in the water below, under a partly cloudy sky.
View from inside a dark, arched stone tunnel looking toward a sunlit street with pedestrians, including two women and a man, walking along a cobblestone sidewalk outside the tunnel.
A bustling outdoor shopping area with café tables and chairs, surrounded by historic European-style buildings, some with ornate architectural details and awnings, under a clear blue sky.
Ancient stone ruins with an arched stone bridge and a tall, ornate bell tower against a clear blue sky. Green foliage and vines grow around the ruins.
Aerial view of a historic coastal city with orange-tiled rooftops, stone walls, and a harbor filled with boats, surrounded by the blue sea and green hills.
A religious altar featuring a statue of Jesus holding a child, placed on a wooden shelf covered with a decorative lace cloth. The background is a rustic stone wall.
Close-up of a large stone sculpture of a person sitting with their arms crossed, viewed from below against a blue sky.
A plush toy of a grey cartoon mouse with yellow eyes, a yellow nose, and black shoes, sitting on a cracked concrete surface against a background of a stone wall.
A small bird perched on a rock in the foreground, with People sitting on the ground in the background at an outdoor public space, possibly a historical site or square, with a stone building and an orange pole.
Serene sunset over the water with hills on the horizon, a small boat in the foreground, and a navigational marker.
Sunset over water with silhouettes of islands and a few people sitting by a pool in the foreground.
A display of Montenegrin sports and tourist merchandise including hats, t-shirts, and caps, some with the Montenegro national football team logo and others with the country name. Some items are hanging on a rack, and others are stacked on a table.
Scenic view of a lake surrounded by green mountains under a clear blue sky.
Sun setting over calm ocean waters with a reflection on the surface, and islands in the distance.
Street mural of a young man with text in a foreign language, Croatian coat of arms badge, parked scooters in front.
View of a historic clock tower with a pointed roof overlooking a coastal town with tightly packed buildings and a small harbor.
A green wooden door set in a concrete wall, with a small leafy plant growing in the upper left corner. A single black and pink athletic shoe is on the ground in front of the door.
A small doll with a red hat peeking out of a red backpack at an airport baggage claim area with suitcases and luggage around.
A pomegranate fruit hanging on a tree with some seeds exposed and green leaves surrounding it.
Close-up of a crescent moon against a dark night sky.
An old two-story building with peeling paint and boarded-up windows, overlooking a paved street and parking area, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
Street art on a door depicting a woman in high heels squatting with a cigarette, crossed out with a red circle and line.
Old two-story building with graffiti on the walls, red paint streaks, and a single door and windows, located next to a train track and sidewalk, under a clear blue sky.
A police car parked on a street in front of a building with graffiti of a green creature with orange accents on the wall, and a person standing nearby.
Street art mural of a black human figure kneeling inside a red circle with a line through it, indicating a no-loitering or no-sitting zone. The artwork is painted on a weathered, peeling wall with a metal vent at the top.
A cormorant bird perched on a partially submerged rock in a body of water.
Colorful umbrellas hanging above a street with a stone building in the background.
Close-up of a stone building with wooden window shutters and a decorative stone sculpture, along with a hanging lantern.
Sunset over a calm water body with islands in the distance. A pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas in the foreground, and people enjoying the hot tub.