Free guided tours in 51 Croatian cities and towns

Dubrovnik

ZAGREB, 9 Jan (Hina) – The Association of Tourist Guide Societies of Croatia, in cooperation with the Croatian Tourist Board (HTZ) and other partners, is organising free tours of 51 cities and towns across the country on Sunday, on the occasion of 15 January, the day of Croatia’s international recognition, the HTZ has said.

The tours are part of the “Discover Your Country” project, aimed at providing citizens and tourists with a better understanding of Croatian culture and way of life.

According to the organisers, this initiative promotes cultural heritage and raises awareness of the value of professional tourist guides.

Pula

Partners and supporters of the project include historical units, museums, and other cultural institutions, with all city tours starting at 12 PM on 12 January.

List of cities and towns where free tours will take place below.

City/Town and Meeting Place

1. Dubrovnik – Meeting point: Brsalje, in front of the Tourist Board.

2. Ston – Meeting point: by the map at the entrance to Ston.

3. Korčula – Meeting point: in front of the Land Gate of the Old Town.

4. Šolta (Grohote)

◦ a) Walking tour of Grohote’s old centre, meeting point: in front of St. Stephen’s Church.

◦ b) Costumed storytelling walk, meeting point: Eugen Buktenica Square (between the market and the terrace of Café Mendula).

5. Split

◦ a) Croatian Maritime History, meeting point: reception of the Croatian Maritime Museum.

◦ b) A Walk through Veli Varoš, meeting point: behind the Croatian National Theatre (HNK).

◦ c) Following Meštrović’s Footsteps, meeting point: between the statue of Grgur Ninski and Đardin Park.

6. Salona – Meeting point: entrance to Salona, Manastirine.

7. Klis – Meeting point: entrance to the fortress.

8. Sinj – Meeting point: Alojzije Stepinac Promenade (below the basilica).

9. Sumartin (Brač) – Meeting point: at the New Bridge.

10. Imotski

◦ a) Discovering Hidden Stories of Imotski, meeting point: in front of St. Francis Church.

◦ b) On the Cliff’s Edge, meeting point: the main square in Imotski.

11. Trogir – Meeting point: in front of the Trogir Tourist Board, main square.

12. Šibenik

◦ a) Tik-Tak, meeting point: in front of the City Library.

◦ b) Medieval Šibenik, meeting point: Stari Pazar (near the fountain).

13. Zadar – Meeting point: in front of St. Donatus Church.

14. Novalja – Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Board, Brisčić Square.

15. Nin – Meeting point: by the Lower City Bridge/Branimir Monument.

16. Hvar – Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Board office.

17. Stari Grad (Hvar) – Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Board office.

18. Makarska – Meeting point: in front of Hotel Osejava.

19. Metković – Meeting point: car park near the bridge on the Plivor in Vid.

20. Knin – Meeting point: entrance to the fortress.

21. Pag – Meeting point: Petar Krešimir IV Square.

22. Kaštela

◦ a) Roots of Dalmatia, meeting point: in front of Vitturi Castle.

◦ b) Meeting point: in Kaštel Štafilić, by the Old Olive Tree, Put Sv. Lucije.

23. Rab – Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Board office.

24. Bakar – Meeting point: in front of the Magistrate building.

25. Veprinac – Meeting point: children’s playground near Konzum.

26. Rijeka

◦ a) D’Annunzio and Fascism, meeting point: Jadranski Square.

◦ b) Lecture: Croatian National Mythology, venue: City Hall of Rijeka.

27. Lovran – Meeting point: in front of the Church of the Holy Trinity.

28. Rovinj – Meeting point: Marshal Tito Square.

29. Raša – Meeting point: main square in front of St. Barbara’s Church.

30. Pula – Meeting point: in front of the Arena.

31. Motovun – Meeting point: entrance to the old town (near the barrier).

32. Poreč – Meeting point: Liberty Square.

33. Gospić – Meeting point: Stjepan Radić Square near the fountain.

34. Karlovac – Meeting point: Crna Promenada, Kurelčeva Street.

35. Draganić – Meeting point: car park by St. George’s Church.

36. Sisak – Meeting point: Bijela Lađa building.

37. Varaždin – Meeting point: in front of City Hall.

38. Zagreb – Meeting point: Visitor Centre, Ban Jelačić Square.

39. Vrbovec – Meeting point: Zrinski Tower in the city park.

40. Samobor – Meeting point: King Tomislav Square (main square).

41. Velika Gorica – Meeting point: Visitor Centre.

42. Jastrebarsko – Meeting point: Strossmayer Square.

43. Ivanić-Grad – Meeting point: Moslavačka Street 11.

44. Čakovec – Meeting point: Republic Square by the clock tower.

45. Hrvatska Kostajnica – Meeting point: by the ruined Church of St. Nicholas.

46. Daruvar – Meeting point: fountain at King Tomislav Square.

47. Osijek – Meeting point: Holy Trinity Square (Tvrđa).

48. Đakovo – Meeting point: Strossmayer Square by the Bishop’s Monument.

49. Vukovar – Meeting point: Eltz Castle.

50. Vinkovci – Meeting point: Dr. Franjo Tuđman Square (by the bust).

51. Pleternica – Meeting point: Museum of Bećarac, Bećarac Square.