PLITVICE LAKES - National Park, Croatia

Plitvice lakes National Park
Croatia's first National park established in 1949 covers 296.85 km2 of breathtaking natural splendor. It is the largest among the eight national parks of the country. The park was inscribed on the UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1979, in recognition of its "outstanding natural beauty and undisturbed production of travertine through chemical and biological action". Plitvice Lakes are one of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe. The park harbours a grand collection of 16 terrace-formed lakes, which are mutually connected with waterfalls and cascades. The lakes are renowned for their distinctive colors, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. About eight km of arranged walking paths (which in most cases means wooden bridges built over lake surface) are accessible to visitors.