Krapina

If visiting historical places gives you a sense of satisfaction, you might want to visit the city of Krapina. Travelling is a great way to know more about different places, and in places like Krapina, travelling never gets boring. The city is located in northern Croatia and every street in the city, speaks about the history of that place. In terms of geographical area, the town is relatively small with a total area of fewer than 50 sq. km, which is home to less than 12000-13000 people. However, this small town is a big reason for travel and tourism in Croatia. There are various things to do in Krapina which make it a city worth visiting. Of these various places, the Krapina Neanderthal Museum is one of the best. The Krapina Neanderthal Museum is located near the Krapina Archaeological Site. Let us now take a look at these two places which have gained immense popularity in the city of Krapina.

Krapina Neanderthal Site: If you are someone who is intrigued by knowing about fossils, you must visit the Krapina Neanderthal Site aka Hušnjakovo Brdo. The site was founded in the year 1899 and is said to be one of the rarest Palaeolithic sites in the world. For those of you who don’t know, Palaeolithic site is the ones which have their existence since the old stone age. The best part about the Krapina neanderthal site is the fossils found at the exact place where we see them today, as a part of the museum. As per the records, the place holds the highest number of neanderthal fossils found in entire central Europe. Neanderthal fossils are said rare as they belong to the species of archaic humans who used to live more than 40,000 years ago. Apart from being a famous tourist destination, the place is valuable for the researchers and scientists too. Since years the place is being used for research on human development and the lives of people in ancient Europe.

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Krapina Neanderthal Museum: By now, you would have understood that the place is an ideal destination for those who love history. The museum is an addition to this. The Krapina neanderthal museum was opened in the year 2010, and since then it has been one of the main reasons for increasing tourism in the city on Krapina. With the use of modern techniques and virtual reality, the museum takes you back in time. One of the best things about the museum is its buildings. The museum is designed in a manner that it completely blends with the mountains surrounding it. In fact, the entrance has been designed in the form of a cave which gives you the feel of entering a cave while going inside.

If you are planning a visit to Croatia, make sure you pay a visit to the city of Krapina and visit the places mentioned above. Even if you do not have a thing for history, the places won’t disappoint you. The architecture of the museum and the things you get to see on your visit to the Neanderthal site cannot be found anywhere else.

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