Insight Guide Croatia is a comprehensive full-colour guide to the culture, history and people of this newest member of the European Union. Our inspirational Best Of Croatia section illustrates the country´s highlights, from the lavender-growing plains of Hvar to the waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park, the Roman emperor Diocletian´s palace in Split to the coffee houses of Zagreb - making sure you don´t miss anything. Our unrivalled coverage of history, natural environment and culture provides an essential introduction to Croatia´s rich heritage and contemporary life, to complement the in-depth coverage of the arts, activities and modern culture. The informative text, updated by an expert Croatia author, is packed with stunning new photography that brings to life Croatia´s turquoise seas, fishing ports and Roman, Byzantium, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Increased coverage of Zadar, Sibenik, Split, Dubrovnik and islands.