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The Art of Dreams: Kata Mijatović at the Venice Biennale

We look at the multimedia artist Kata Mijatović, who will represent Croatia at the 2013 Venice Biennale with Between the Sky and the Earth; an artwork inspired by dreams.

From Marulić to Krežla: Croatian Literature across the Centuries

Helena Cuss explores the work of two luminaries of Croatian Literature: Marko Marulić and Miroslav Krežla, both of whom helped to define Croatian Literature and national identity in times of uncertainty and doubt.

Goran Trbuljak: Subverting the Art World

Croatian artist Goran Trbuljak satirically challenges the art world through his works; subverting the mythology of the artist and parodying the institution of the gallery. In doing so he engages with the perpetual debate over the nature of art.

Croatian Cinema: Unravelling the Legacy of War

The Croatian film industry struggled through the turmoil of the break-up of Yugoslavia and the ensuing conflicts of the 1990s, but is now being resurrected by a few pioneering filmmakers eager to champion the history of Croatia.

Croatia Galleries and Museums

Gallery | Studio Naranča

Art Studio Naranča was founded in 1983 as a design studio of small arts and crafts objects. Since moving to a larger art space, Studio Naranca has expanded its activities by organising exhibitions of Croatian and international contemporary artists.

Museum | Modern and Contemporary Art, Rijeka

MMCA, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Rijeka was founded in 1948. From its very beginning, the Museum has been building a reputation of one of the most prestigious visual arts institutions in Croatia.

Museum | Modern and Contemporary Art, Zagreb

The Museum of Contemporary Art is a contemporary art museum located on Dubrovnik Avenue in Zagreb, Croatia. It is the biggest and most modern museum in the country.

Museum | Dubrovnik Galerija

Founded in 1945, this sprawling, 2,000-piece collection of modern Croatian art occupies a minor palace overlooking the seafront in Dubrovnik. The stately neo-Renaissance villa is a significant draw in its own right.

Museum | Croatian Association of Artists

Known as ‘the Mosque’ by residents of Zagreb, the building that houses the Croatian Association of Artists served first as a museum and was then turned into a mosque. Now, it serves as a site for exhibitions by prominent Croatian contemporary artists.

Museum | Mimara

The Mimara Museum is an art museum in Zagreb that was founded in 1987. Its permanent collection includes works from the prehistoric period up to the 20th century. It has also exhibited works by Old Masters including Giorgione, Veronese, Rubens and more.

Museum | Broken Relationships Museum

Since 2010, the Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb has dedicated its focus to failed love relationships. In 2011, it was awarded the Kenneth Hudson Award for most innovative museum in Europe.

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Croatia Tours

Romantic Walking Tour Rovinj, Istrian Coast

Known as 'the Blue Pearl of the Adriatic', this ancient and very picturesque medieval town has narrow streets and hidden squares which are lined with grand, crumbling architecture.

Jewel of the Adriatic Tour

Korcula Island is bordered by a Venetian wall built in the middle ages with a 15th century cathedral and dozens of churches. According to the locals, Marco Polo was born here in 1254 and his alleged birthplace can still be seen.

History Comes Alive Tour

Nowadays Pula is a busy, modern commercial centre independent of tourism, but the layers of its history are not far from the surface. James Joyce wrote some of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man here. Savour its glamour and history.

Croatia Hotels

Hotel Lone

Located in the Zlatni Rt forest park, Lone is a unique design hotel where everything from the architecture to the furniture has been specifically designed by some of Croatia's most well renowned creatives.

The Palace Hvar

Built in 1869 with contributions to it's finance and design from Empress Elizabeth of Vienna after being so impressed by the city of Hvar. Even today the Palace Hvar retains a great deal of it's charm and character with it's views of historical architecture and stunning bay.

Hotel Vestibul Palace

Located in the heart of the Diocletians palace in the city of Split, The Hotel Vestibul is a modern 21st century hotel with influences from the Romantic, Gothic and Renaissance Periods.

Croatia Restaurants

Nostromo Restaurant

Famed for it's range of fresh fish dishes, Nostromo also has on display an array of artworks by esteemed Croatian artists.

Pivnica Medvedgrad

The Pivnica Medvedgrad offers a large array of traditional Croatian dishes alongside five kinds of high quality, home made beer.

Zlatna Ribica

Situated in one of the bays along the Croatian coast, Zlatna Ribica has been open for over a hundred years with it's rich choices of meat and fish dishes.