Spomenik: Monument to the Kalničkim Partisans in Ludbreški Ivanec, Croatia. Socialist-era war memorial in the former Yugoslavia.
Croatia Blog Posts
Abandoned Croatia: Haludovo Palace Hotel on Krk Island
The abandoned Haludovo Palace Hotel on Krk Island and a look at the history behind the Penthouse Adriatic Club. Part of our Abandoned Croatia series.
Abandoned Croatia: Villa Izvor in Plitvice Lakes National Park
The abandoned Villa Izvor, Tito’s summer house, is located deep in the forest above Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia, unknown to most tourists.
A Short History of the Balkan Wars, 1991 – 1999
A short history of the Balkan Wars, 1991-1999. Read a quick summary of the Balkan Wars, an essential guide for visitors to Europe’s most complicated region.
Abandoned Croatia: Former Torpedo Launch Station in Rijeka
Visiting the site of an abandoned torpedo launch station in Rijeka, Croatia. A former factory which was the birthplace of the self-propelled torpedo.
In Photos: Street Art in Abandoned Buildings
Street art in abandoned buildings. Often urban exploration and street art go together. A photo essay featuring graffiti and street art in abandoned places.
Monument to the 1st Split Partisan Detachment
The now-destroyed spomenik Monument to the 1st Split Partisan Detachment in Košute, Croatia. Socialist-era monument in the former Yugoslavia.
In Photos: Street Art in Sisak, Croatia
We hadn’t planned to go street art hunting in Sisak, Croatia, but an unexpected bonus of our stay was seeing some fantastic street art.
Zagreb Fair (Austrian Pavilion)
Zagreb Fair (Austrian Pavilion) in Croatia. Completed 1969. Architect Božidar Kolonić. Modernist, Socialist architecture in the former Yugoslavia.
Croatian Radiotelevision
Croatian Radiotelevision in Split, Croatia. Completed in 1979 by architect Frane Grgurević. Brutalist, Socialist architecture in the former Yugoslavia.
Abandoned Croatia: Hotel Marina Lučica near Primošten
Driving north along Croatia’s Adriatic Coast, it’s hard to miss the panoramic view of Primošten, but you may not spot the abandoned Hotel Marina Lučica.
Monument to the December Victims of 1943
Spomenik: Monument to the December Victims of 1943 in Zagreb, Croatia. Completed in 1961. Socialist memorial in the former Yugoslavia.