Meeting planners are always on the lookout for unique, awe-inspiring venues to host their events. Croatia has a slew of exceptional outdoor and indoor venues that exceed expectations. The editorial board of Kongres Magazine selected the twenty most popular special venues across Croatia.
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The following Special Venues have become sought-after among event organisers and were among the most-read articles in the past year.
TOP 20 SPECIAL VENUES IN CROATIA
MULINI BEACH BAR
The Mulini Beach Bar offers a relaxed atmosphere and a breathtaking view of Lone Bay and Zlatni rt forest park. The visual part is in harmony with the service and culinary offerings from the bar, creating a well-matched whole.
STARA SUŠICA CASTLE
Stara Sušica Castle is a real historical gem of Gorski Kotar. It is situated 800 meters above sea level, in an untouched century-old forest, surrounded by diverse flora and fauna. It is owned by the city of Rijeka and managed by the Youth Center.
ŠIBENIK TOWN HALL
Šibenik’s Town Hall, in medieval times the most prominent building of the City of Šibenik, is today known as one of its most honourable cultural monuments. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful Croatian town halls in general.
KLUB ŠUMICA
Klub Šumica was the vision of Eventastic Creative Studio which wanted to create a modern, stylish venue that could easily adapt to different types of events. The space is ideal for product presentations, mini-seminars and team building.
GLIPTOTEKA HAZU
Today, the Glyptotheca is the custodian of the largest collection of works of sculpture in Croatia, including both plaster casts and original works dating from the 19th to the 21st century that are displayed in more than 14,000 m² of available space. The collections of this museum include more than 13,000 works of art.
COWBOY RANCH ZAGREB
The Cowboy Ranch is the Croatian Wild West epitome and a restaurant located just 10 minutes away from Novi Zagreb, amongst magical and forest-covered slopes of Vukomerička Gorica. The fascination with nature and horses made the owners create this ranch
ST. MICHAEL’S FORTRESS
St Michael’s Fortress offers a different and fascinating venue for your conference. First mentioned in history in 1066, the fortress is built on a 60-metre hill that commands imposing views of the Adriatic and Šibenik below. St Michael’s Fortress has a number of sites suitable for hosting memorable events.
CORBERON WOODS
Wedding Resort Corberon is the first outdoor nature wedding resort in Croatia, dedicated solely to weddings. This green oasis is located just a shot away from the Januševac Mansion, in a vast forest.
VILLA DALMACIJA
The villa was the residence of Tito (ex-president of Yugoslavia). On the same terrace, Winston Churchill was sitting while Indira Gandhi enjoyed walking to the nearby forests. It is situated on the southern slopes of the forest Marjan in Split. With a rich history, the Villa became a famed event venue.
OLD CASTLE DUBOVAC AND BISTRO KAŠTEL
Dubovac Castle is the oldest Karlovac monument, not just because of its ample history, but also because of the pioneer decision to preserve it in the name of collective memory. Bistro Kaštel opened its doors inside the medieval castle, which offers the best panoramic view of Karlovac and its surroundings.
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PULA CASTLE KAŠTEL
Pula Castle “Kaštel” is an old fortress built by the Venetians, situated on a hill in the centre of Pula. Today, the venue is home to the Historical Museum of Istria.
PARK ORSULA
Park Orsula, an open-air live music venue, was opened in the summer of 2012. It is situated 3km southeast of town, just off the road to Cavtat. It truly is an amazing location, and not just because of the view back to town.
AQUATIKA FRESHWATER AQUARIUM KARLOVAC
The Aquarium Karlovac offers 3 halls suitable for hosting events and a central square outside the aquarium complex, which is the focal point of the complex. The largest hall can capacitate up to 120 people in a theatre setup and is equipped with modern equipment. The speciality of the hall is an adjoining aquarium.
CROATIAN STATE ARCHIVES
Built in 1913, The Croatian State Archives building is one of the most beautiful secessionist buildings in Croatia. This most important palace of the Croatian secessionist period is a successful combination of early Viennese secessionism and modern European architecture marked from the beginning of the 20th century.
MARINCEL ESTATE
Just a 10-minute drive from the centre of Zagreb stands the Marincel Estate, a special venue specialized for weddings and business events. The venue spreads out on 13.000 sqm and offers spectacular views of Croatia’s capital city.
BANJE BEACH CLUB
Located in an exclusive part of Dubrovnik, just a few minutes from the entrance to the Old City and with a breathtaking view of the island Lokrum and City walls, Banje Beach restaurant lounge & club offers memorable experiences followed by professional services.
EVENT BOAT NADA
Event Boat Nada is a sailing multifunctional congress centre that can provide quality service for up to 180 people. Event organisers can organise business meetings, conferences, banquets and formal receptions aboard the elegant “Nada” and experience the unforgettable atmosphere of the beautiful Adriatic!
LOVRIJENAC FORTRESS
Fortress of St Lawrence is also known as ˝Gibraltar of Dubrovnik˝ and is one of the most impressive locations in Dubrovnik. Today the fortress is known as one of the most beautiful stages for the plays such as ˝Hamlet˝ during the Dubrovnik Summer Festival.
CATTUNAR WINE RESIDENCE
Cattunar Wine Residence is a luxuriously equipped villa set in the middle of the Cattunar vineyards. It is only minutes away from the coast, the Istralandia water park and the coastal tourist resorts. The residence is a secluded place where you can relax and enjoy absolute peace.
THE MIMARA MUSEUM
Mimara Museum, which is a strong multimedia centre that mainly operates as a museum, also realises numerous and various other activities, connected with a wide spectre of cultural events, but also marketing activities.
TOP 5 NEW VENUES IN CROATIA
RAVEN BREG
Raven Breg is a unique venue for events and conferences, a half-hour drive from Croatia’s capital, Zagreb. At Raven Breg, event organisers can choose between two multi-purpose conference halls.
URANIA
Urania Cinema is one of the numerous old cinema buildings built in the city of Zagreb in the early 20th century. Urania is an area of open and constant exchange of information, knowledge, and ideas in the field of culture, art, architecture, design, and all creative practice.
MAĐERKIN BREG
Mađerka Breg is a special venue within the Štampar wine estate. The view from the hill reaches four countries – Austria, Slovenia, Hungary and Slovakia. On clear days, visitors can see rolling hills or even spot Zagreb in the background.
PUB HALL ZAGREB
Zagreb is revitalising its hospitality and meetings industry. Impressive new venues are springing up all over Zagreb, each offering a notable setting and professional environment to ensure that every event is a success. One of them is The PUB Hall.
HALA ZAGREB
Hala Zagreb offers a unique venue for festivals, concerts and events, as it can easily transform into a place best suited to any wish. Hala Zagreb is a venue intended for both cultural and business events and provides several possibilities for various setups.
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