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Traditional diple instrument from Dalmatia
Culture

A Guide to the Diple: Croatia's Traditional Double-Reed Instrument

Discover the diple, a traditional double-reed woodwind instrument from Dalmatia, its history, and its role in Croatian folk music.
A traditional soparnik pie with a browned crust and visible green filling, served on a wooden board.
Culture

Soparnik: A Guide to Croatia's Ancient Chard Pie

Discover the history, ingredients and customs behind soparnik, the simple yet beloved Swiss chard pie from Dalmatia's Poljica region.
Colourful traditional cravat on a neutral background
Culture

The Croatian Cravat: A Guide to the Necktie's Origins and Where to See It Today

Discover how a 17th-century Croatian military accessory became the world's most popular neckwear, and where to experience its heritage in Croatia today.
Close-up of the Vučedol Dove, a prehistoric ceramic bird with incised patterns
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The Vučedol Dove: A Symbol of Peace from Prehistoric Croatia

Discover the story behind the Vučedol Dove, a remarkable ceramic bird from the Copper Age that has become a symbol of Croatian heritage and a universal emblem of peace.
A close-up of ancient Glagolitic letters carved into a weathered stone slab
Culture

A Beginner's Guide to Croatia's Glagolitic Script

Discover the ancient alphabet that shaped Croatian literacy and still appears on monuments across the coast.