History of Croatia :
7 Th C : The Avars and Slavs settle gradually on the territory of Croatia. The Croats engage themselves in fighting the Avarian dominance and after defeating them settle on today's territories. In the early Middle Ages, Croatia is under the rule of the Franks. 9 Th C : The age of Duke Trpimir (called dux Chroatorum) and Duke Branimir, when Croatia becomes independent. 10 Th C . The age of King Tomislav when Croatia is very strong. Stjepan Držislav is the first crowned Croatian king. 11 Th C : The Trpimirovići dynasty dies out, and Croatian kings come under the rule of Arpadovići, who introduce the new ways of ruling (division into counties). 12 Th C : Mighty feudal families emerge (dukes of Krk, Vinodol, Cetina Omiš...). 1242 : The invasion of the Tartars, after which King Bela IV began to establish free royal towns. Since 1260 Croatia is divided into two territories governed by bans (Vice-Roys) (Slavonija and Croatia). 1409 : Venice buys the rights on Dalmatian from Ladislav of Naples for 100.000 ducats and rules over it until 1797. The Turks devastate Croatia during the 15th century. The division into two territories is overcome by the unification of the Sabors (Parliaments) of Croatia and Slavonia. 1593: The battle of Sisak is the turning point in fighting against the Turks. The interior conflicts between the Court and Croatian noblemen continue (the deaths of Petar Zrinski and Frano Krsto Frankopan). 18th C : Croatia becomes administratively dependent on Hungary. Dalmatian, Dubrovnik and Boka Kotorska recognise the authority of Napoleon I for a short time; they come under the authority of Austria after 1813. 18th C : The time of Illyrian movement whose members advocate a free use of the Croatian language. An increased revival of national consciousness. 1848 : The revolution led by the Croatian ban Josip Jelačić has the aim to defend Croatian national interests. 1918 : The Croatian Sabor proclaims the seceding from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and Croatia enters the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes the same year. Istra, Rijeka and Zadar come under Italian rule. 1939: The Autonomous Banovina of Croatia was created. 1941-1945: The Independent State of Croatia was created during the Second World War which was dependent on the Nazi regimes of Italy and Germany. The anti-fascist movement grows stronger and stronger. After the war Croatia becomes one of the federal republics within the renewed Yugoslavia under the rules of the communists. 1990: After democratic elections Croatia leaves Yugoslavia and proclaims its own independence and sovereignty. At the same time a part of Serbian population stirs up a rebellion, dictated form Belgrade, which results in the aggression of the JNA and Yugoslavia against Croatia. 1992: Croatia becomes the full member of the United Nations. 1995: The Croatian territory is almost completely liberated. 1998: The sovereignty over the whole country, including Eastern Slavonia, is established by a peaceful reintegration. |
From January 1, you can only pay with euros in Croatia. You can still exchange notes in a bank. Money : The legal currency in Croatia is Kuna (Local abbreviation kn, international abbreviation HRK), consisting of 100 smaller units, called lipa (lp). 1 Kuna is € 0,13, 1 euro is 7,35 Kuna. The Croatian money exist 9 coins and 8 notes. (The name Kuna, meaning "marten", has its origin in ancient times, when the marten's fur was used as a trade unit. The word lipa means "linden (tree)".)
The Kuna, or marten, has a long tradition of use in barter trade as well as pecuniary compensation in Croatia. As far back as 1256, a local currency displaying the Kuna was issued in Slavonia - the first known use of the Kuna on Croatian coins. In Croatia today, Kuna are banknotes and have been the new form of currency for the past year. Historical Croatian personalities are featured on one side of Kuna banknote, with famous Croatian landmarks on the reverse. On the following denominations are: Who's Who On The Kuna Bill:
All major credit cards (American Express, Diners, Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard) and Eurocheques (after being changed in banks) are accepted. Accessing money on ATMs is possible in all larger cities and the more important tourist areas; the ATMs of Zagrebacka banka accept Eurocard/Mastercard, and ATM of Euronet accept Diners, American Express and Visa. |
Garden House Marot Luka :
This house with garden is located 70 meters from the sea and thanks to its location it is perfectly suitable for people with children. This house contains 1 spacious bedroom with a small balcony overlooking the sea. A bathroom with toilet and shower cubicle and toilet. An eat-in kitchen with dishwasher and dining area and a sofa. There is a very spacious covered terrace with garden furniture, so you can always eat outside. A barbecue is available. This house is for rent for 2, 3 or 2 persons and 2 children. There is the possibility to have your laundry washed for € 10 per machine. The final cleaning is done by the owner, € 25 will be charged for this. For its guests, the family has a place to moar a boat. Pets are allowed after approval with a pet fee of € 10 a day. Please do not take the dog on the bed and if necessary bring your own blanket for the animal. |
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Spring & Autum action 7 days + 1 day free - 10 days + 2 days free - 14 days + 3 days free !!! This promotion is from 1 April to 15 June and from 7 September to 1 October . |
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Description |
from 1 september till 30 june |
July & august |
Gardenhouse for 2 persons |
€ 70 |
€ 80 |
Gardenhouse for 3 persons |
€ 85 |
€ 95 |
Gardenhouse for 2 persons + 2kids |
€ 90 |
€ 100 |
The National Anthem : The author of the national anthem is Antun Mihanović (1796-1861). It was first placed in the journal Danica (Morgendster) in 1835 under the name of Horvatska domovina (Croatian fatherland). Under the name of Lijepa naša domovino (Our wonderful homeland), the first two and the last two verses of the song were taken as a national anthem and in 1891 sung for the first time in Zagreb as a national anthem. The music was composed by Josip Runjanin (1821-1878). It is interesting that many of the Croaten sang this song on marriages under the Yugoslavian regime were at risk of imprisonment. There was a prison in the vicinity of Zagreb, nicknamed "Prison for Singers". |
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" Lijepa naša domovino "
Lijepa naša domovino, Oj junacka zemljo mila, Stare slave djedovino, da bi vazda sretna bila !
Mila , kano si nam slavna, Mila si nam ti jedina, Mila kuda si nam ravna, Mila , kuda si planina !
Teći Dravo , Savo teći, Nit' ti Dunav silu gubi, Sinje more svijetu reći Da svoj narod Hrvat ljubi!
Dok mu njive sunce grije, Dok mu hrasce bura vije, Dok mu mrtve grobak krije, Dok mu živo srce bije ! " |
"Our Beautiful Homeland"
Beautiful is our homeland,
You are our only glory,
Sava, Drava, keep on flowing,
When his fields are kissed by sunshine, When his oaks are whipped by wild winds,
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* Drava, Sava and Danube are rivers that flow through Croatia.
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Apartments Marot: This house is located 70 meters from the sea and is very suitable for people with children because of its location in a quiet bay behind a peninsula called Dumiči. The seabed consists entirely of sand and is still shallow at 60 meters, very good for swimming. It has its own parking for its guests. The house guests can moor their boat at Pension Pivac's jetty directly in front of the house; Possibility to wash your laundry € 10 per machine. The final cleaning is done by the owner, for this € 25 is charged. Pets are allowed after approval with a pet fee of € 10 per day. Please do not take the dog on the bed and if necessary bring your own blanket for the animal.
Apartment 1. right side on the second floor: for 4 to 5 people: 2 x 2 person bedroom - kitchen with sofa bed possibility for 1 sleeping place (€ 15) air conditioning, TV with satellite - bathroom with shower and toilet - terrace & garden furniture and parasol. Apartment 2.left side on the second floor: for 4 to 5 people: 2 person bedroom with terrace with sea view with garden furniture and parasol - a 2 person bedroom with 2 single beds- living kitchen with sofa bed possibility for 1 sleeping place (€ 15), air conditioning, TV with satellite - bathroom with shower and toilet - extra terrace. Apartment 3. Right side on the ground floor: for 5 to 6 people: 3 person bedroom - a 2 person bedroom - garden terrace with garden furniture and parasol- kitchen with sofa bed possibility for 1 sleeping place (€ 15), air conditioning, TV with satellite - bathroom with shower and toilet - extra terrace. Apartment 4. Right side on the first floor: for 2 to 4 people: 2 person bedroom with possibility of an extra bed (€ 15) with terrace with sea view with garden furniture and parasol- kitchen with sofa bed possibility to sleep ( € 15 PP) air conditioning, TV with satellite - bathroom with shower and toilet. Apartment 5. left side on the ground floor: for 2 to 3 people: 2 person bedroom - kitchen with sofa bed possibility to sleep ( € 15 PP)- beautiful garden terrace with garden furniture and awning - kitchen with air conditioning, TV with satellite - bathroom with shower and toilet. Room 6. left side on the ground floor: for 2 people: 2 person bedroom with separate entrance with air conditioning and frigidaire - bathroom with shower and toilet. The possibility to rent the apartment 5 & room 6 together for 4 to 5 people !! During the main season, apartment 5 + room 6 can only be rented together!!! |
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Spring & Autumn action 7 days + 1 day free - 10 days + 2 days free - 14 days + 3 days free !!! This promotion is from 1 April to 15 June and from 7 September to 1 October . |
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Description |
from 1 September to 30 June |
July August |
Marot 1 |
€ 80 |
€ 90 |
Marot 2 |
€ 80 |
€ 90 |
Marot 3 |
€ 900 |
€ 100 |
Marot 4 |
€ 65 |
€ 75 |
Marot 5 |
€ 75 |
€ 85 |
Marot 6 |
€ 30 |
€ 30 |