Croatian Rhapsody—carrying the blue dream of the Adriatic coast

On the Adriatic Coast and the Balkan Peninsula, there is such a country. It has the most beautiful cities in the world and national parks that are so beautiful that you forget to breathe. Sitting by the sea seems to make you forget time. Beaches, and winding trails in the city; this country was once the powder keg of Europe, and has gone through all kinds of vicissitudes. After the war, Croatia is as peaceful as a pearl on the Adriatic coast, with the sun shining through the clouds. , to see her light. Croatia must be a country that will shock you and fall deeply in love with it. Let’s explore Croatia together.

Croatia has the charming Dalmatian coastline, the wonderful Istria Peninsula, and even a city like Dubrovnik that dominates the world. This is known as the back garden of Europe, and even during the Yugoslav period it was a paradise for Europeans to vacation. At the same time, Croatia is part of the former Yugoslavia, and some traces of past socialism can be seen here.

If your Mediterranean dream involves warm weather and sapphire waters beneath ancient city walls, then Croatia is the place to make your dreams come true.

Dubrovnik is a port city at the southern tip of Croatia, known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic". Dubrovnik’s sunshine, red roofs, and blue waves all highlight the charm of a seaside town. The place closest to the sea in Dubrovnik is the famous Old City Wall, which surrounds the old city and is well-preserved. Take a walking tour on the circular walkway on top of the old city wall. As far as you can see, you can see castles, monasteries, and Baroque-style domed churches. , Orlando Stone Column, extremely exquisite. There is a harbor under the city wall on the east side of the old city. There are a row of benches neatly placed in its aisle, facing the ocean, under the morning light or sunset, listening to the sea breeze and waves, letting the time flow, and being comfortable and comfortable .

Dubrovnik is divided into two parts: the Old Town and the New Town. The old city has an ancient castle built between the 14th and 16th centuries, built on a huge rock protruding from the sea. The castle is built of granite, 5 meters thick, 22 meters high, and 1940 meters long. It is surrounded by a moat, with land to the east and the sea to the west. There are many turrets and gun towers built on the city wall. The city has well-preserved 14th-century pharmacies, churches, monasteries, the ancient and gorgeous Grand Duke's Palace and the spectacular bell tower. Along the hillside are rows of small red-tiled houses and other ancient European buildings mixed with tall hotels, all colorful like a string of beads. These ancient buildings have Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles, with different styles. The style of streets and streetlights is also medieval, and it is one of the better-preserved cities in Europe with medieval architecture. Every 12 noon and 6 p.m., the bells of the 36 churches in the castle ring together, and the sound of the bells echoes inside and outside the ancient castle, melodious and sweet.

The new city was built on the gentle slope of the central coast and has modern theaters, magnificent hotels and other tourist facilities. The islands here are dotted with lush forests, clear sea water, abundant sunshine, and beautiful coast scenery. It is a destination that tourists yearn for.

Dubrovnik is famous for its rich art collection and developed culture, earning it the title of "Slavic Athens". During the annual 45-day "Dubrovnik Summer" theater festival, there are more than 40 open-air theaters, with ancient Renaissance buildings as the backdrop, performing many domestic and foreign classical dramas and other exciting programs. Therefore, there are many tourists here and the tourism industry is very developed.

Zagreb is the capital of Croatia, located in the northern interior. Zagreb is a city with clear divisions between old and new. It is not large in area, and you can measure this land with just one step. The upper city in the west is a mark of history, with an altitude slightly higher than the surrounding area. As you climb up the steps of the city wall, the city's context gradually becomes clear before your eyes.

Medieval towers, 19th-century palaces, open-air markets, and the ancient St. Paul's Church are intertwined. The Gothic Zagreb Cathedral stands out among the red roofs and white walls.

In the city of Zagreb, there is also a "Museum of Broken Love". Unlike other museums that focus on culture, history, art or commemorative events, this museum focuses on individual emotions, making it unique. .

The museum collects souvenirs left here by people from all over the world due to broken love. They may seem inconspicuous, but there is a heartbreaking story behind each piece. It will bring you a travel mood that is hard to find anywhere else, and may also leave you with an exclusive memory.

Hvar is a town on the south coast of the island of Hvar in southern Croatia, with a Venetian-style bell tower and window decorations. Within the medieval city walls of Hvar built in the 13th century, there are ancient Gothic palaces and marble-paved pedestrian streets. A long promontory is dotted with many small, rocky beaches. There are some very flavorful bars and cafes along the harbor, making it an ideal place for people to relax and watch the scenery. The island of Hvar is increasingly becoming a tourist resort for fashionable people from all over the world.

Hvar lives up to its reputation as the sunniest and greenest of Croatia’s many islands. The island enjoys 2,724 hours of brilliant sunshine throughout the year. Lavender-covered fields, peaceful villages and pine-shaded slopes create a beautiful panorama for visitors.

Split is the second largest city in Croatia, located on the Adriatic coast.

This is a noisy and vibrant ancient city with clean streets, thousands of years of ancient buildings, and beautiful seaside suitable for vacation. The ancient Diocletian's Palace is the heart of the city.

Split is one of the oldest cities in the region. It is generally believed that the city's history exceeds 1,700 years, and the ancient Greek colony Aspálathos (Aspálathos) in the 6th century BC )'s archaeological research confirms that the city's founding date goes back hundreds of years. The population is 194,000, including 236,000 in the suburbs (1981). Railway terminus. Industries include metallurgy, shipbuilding, cement, chemicals, textiles, food processing, etc. It houses a marine biology institute, university, museum and art gallery. There are many royal palaces and other monuments from the Roman Empire, as well as many churches.

Health and tourist resort. The city was built in the 7th century AD. It was named "Asparatos" in the Roman era, and later renamed "Spalato" and "Split". The city's architecture developed with the summer palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian as its core. Diocletian's Palace was built in 305 AD. Covering an area of ??30,000 square meters, the palace walls are 17 to 21 meters high and 2 meters wide. The six marble columns at the main entrance of the palace were transported across the ocean from the Middle East. The project is vast and magnificent. The nearby city of Salona was the ancient capital of the Roman Dalmatian dynasty and still retains valuable historical relics.

These are the most worth visiting places in Croatia. The first is Dubrovnik, the southern enclave that became famous following the hype of the "Game of Thrones" filming location. This is a piece of land separated from the mainland of Croatia. The second is the Dalmatian coastline, mainly Split, Zadar, and Sibenik; the third is Hvar (Hvar), a town located on the south coast of Hvar Island in southern Croatia. Hvar Island is indeed Well-deserved reputation. It outlines a beautiful panoramic picture for tourists; the fourth is the capital Zagreb and the Plitvice Lakes National Park not far away. This is Croatia's first tourism business card, equivalent to China's Jiuzhaigou. You might as well play in this order!

Continuing to talk about Croatia, everyone will immediately think of a Croatian Rhapsody. This Croatian Rhapsody is from the album "The Piano Player" 2003 track number 12 and was composed by composer Tonci Huljic. The music uses a bright rhythm to describe the tragic scenes of the ruins in the ashes of Croatia after being baptized by the war, and the setting sun reflected in the blood, tears and dust.

This song has a passionate and high-pitched melody. It is an emerging famous song in the 21st century and is Maxim's representative work.

In addition to this song, Maxim's arrangements of "Exodus" and "Flight of the Bumblebee" are also his famous works.

The music constructs an impressive chordal three-note theme.

After the war in Croatia,

The smoke of gunpowder that has not yet dissipated spread in the air.

The sky is a little low,

I don’t know if it is a sign before the rain,

or the smoke is diffuse,

The clouds appear in the sky A melancholic gray.

The collapsed walls spread the messy gravel all over the ground.

The dust swayed in the air.

Finally settled and returned to the earth.

The performer of "Croatian Rhapsody" is Maksim Mrvica, from Croatia. Judging from his appearance, no one would believe that he is a talented classical piano player. . He is 2.07 meters tall, has a handsome face with typical Eastern European male charm, a devilish and slightly cynical smile, dyed hair, a casual outfit, earrings, necklaces, and tattoos, and he looks like an idol pop singer. But he meditates for a long time before playing the piano, and then sits in front of the piano and hits the keys like a flowing stream. Only then can people forget about his appearance - Maxim in front of the piano is a talented person. performer. The most surprising thing is that whenever Maxim plays the piano, he is always "expressionless".

"Croatian Rhapsody" is Maxim Mrvica's number one work. It was written especially for Maxim by Tonci Huljic and is performed in every concert of Maxim Mrvica. A must-play track. The melody of this work is passionate yet steady, and it also shows Maxim Mrvica's love and attachment to his nation.

Croatia is known as the most beautiful place in Europe, and naturally it is also a very desirable place. If your dream comes true and you are lucky enough to go there once. You must fully appreciate this exotic paradise on earth. If you come to Croatia, you will be surprised to find that the Adriatic beaches in Croatia are mostly rocky beaches, not fine sandy beaches. Although the stone beach is painful for your feet and you need to wear rubber shoes to enter the sea, there is no silt and fine sand carried by the ebb and flow of the tide. The sea water here is extremely clear, as pure as mineral water. The pure Adriatic Sea can be called the Caribbean in the Mediterranean.

Perhaps this is why it is said that Croatia carries the blue dream of an entire Adriatic coast!

The place you have been is your world

——Rabbit World Travel