Plitvice Lakes

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Croatia's first National park established in 1949 covers 296.85 km2 of breathtaking natural splendor becoming with it the largest among the eight national parks of the country.

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Plitvice lakes - first Croatian national park
The underwater thresholds elevation of the bottom
Travertine caves - caves, crags

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The protected area extends over 296,85 km. About 90 percent of this area are part of Lika-Senj County, while the remaining 10 percent are part of Karlovac County. In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage register among the first natural sites worldwide. Yearly, about 900,000 visitors are recorded. Entrance is subject to charges. Strict regulations apply.

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Central Croatia: Plitvice Lakes National Park
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One of Europe's top natural wonders is Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park. Imagine Niagara Falls sliced and diced and sprinkled over a vast and heavily forested canyon. It's a lush and unforgettab