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Evolving from centuries of occupation by foreign empires, Croatian culture is divided between Latin-influenced Dalmatian coast and the Central European-style interior. Along the Adriatic coast, you will find remains of palaces, temples and amphitheatres from the Roman Empire as well as forts, fishing villages and fortified towns built during the many centuries of Venetian rule. The Austro-Hungarian empire left a strong imprint on the architecture of the interior, particularly in the baroque cities that flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries.
People in Croatia
Now that Croatia has achieved its hard-won independence, there's a new emphasis on the traditions that have kept its sense of nationhood alive throughout the era of foreign domination. Religion, in the form of the Catholic Church, has been essential to the Croatian identity and many of the recently revived folk traditions revolve around religious holidays. Carnival festivals marking the observance of Lent are becoming increasingly popular and the Holy Week that precedes Easter is celebrated with songs and processions.
Culture in Croatia
However, Croatia is no Balkan backwater locked in a time warp. Croatians perceive themselves as part of modern Europe. Croatia's historical ties to Western Europe were maintained throughout its absorption into Yugoslavia as many Croatians worked and travelled abroad and Europeans vacationed in Croatia. Whether or not it bears any resemblance to the reality of modern Europe, Croatians model themselves after their idea of modern European values - good food and wine, nice clothes, vacations at the seashore, attention to the environment, preservation of historical treasures and a calm, polite demeanour.
More information about Croatia
For a more information on Croatia and look in more detail into the History & Culture of this fabulous country visit www.croatia.hr
