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CROATIA'S SECRET EDEN - PLITVICE NATIONAL PARK

Up until the beginning of the 20th-century, PLITVICE (pronounced PLITVITSE) was hidden away deep in a forest known as “The Devil’s Garden”. The forest’s ominous name ensured that very few people would dare to step in, but those that did, found the secret lakes and waterfalls.

In 1949, Croatia christened it as its first national park and in 1979 UNESCO declared it a Heritage Site.

There are a total of 16 lakes throughout the park, drawing more than 1.2 million visitors every year.
The park is rich in wildlife, with many animals and bird species calling it home, including brown bears and wolves. Oddly enough, it only has very few species of fish, but they are plentiful nonetheless.

The area is comprised of mainly limestone and dolomites - two very brittle types of rock that dissolve easily in water, leading to the formation of many caverns and caves.

There is a wooden walkway that meanders through the park, allowing the many visitors to explore it without disturbing nature.

Enjoy the visual treat!









Briha

Very beautiful. Love the place. Thanks for sharing.

Regards

That is some amazing scenic beauty. I have put it on my 'To visit before i die list'.

Thanks a lot for sharing Briha Sir.

Thanks for sharing Briha-ji, What a beauty.. natural marvel!!

I liked the original name “The Devil’s Garden” as I believe(naive.. am I??), it would have discouraged "tourists" from going there, and thus would have helped in maintaining the peace and tranquil of this pristine place. Just my thoughts..
I like this part :

There is a wooden walkway that meanders through the park, allowing the many visitors to explore it without disturbing nature.

Nevertheless, a worthy one to be declared UNESCO Heritage Site, and hope the two legged creatures don't spoil it.

Very Nice images Brihaji,
It looks like something out of a Disney movie.
...almost like it is too perfect to be real.

with xl_target - too perfect to be real! Astounding!

Awesome! Agree with XL & CKK, looks too good to be true.

Now if they have stopped shooting people over there, I can start saving $$!

Truly an Eden. The first pic almost looks like a wallpaper.

That place is on my must visit places' list. I recently read that the region was also a fiercely fought over battlefield during World War-II.

Thank you for sharing the photos,Briha ji.

Vikram wrote: That place is on my must visit places' list. I recently read that the region was also a fiercely fought over battlefield during World War-II.

Thank you for sharing the photos,Briha ji.

The region was also a fiercely fought over battlefield during World War-II
What a transformation since then
Briha