普利特维采湖群国家公园，克罗地亚 Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia (© Jan Wlodarczyk/Alamy)

蓝与绿的交响曲 A symphony in blue and green

克罗地亚普利特维采湖群国家公园

在克罗地亚的普利特维采湖群国家公园，水似乎无处不在。十六个阶梯状湖泊由瀑布、溪流和层叠而下的水流组成的网络连接起来，蜿蜒穿过森林覆盖的石灰岩峡谷。湖水的颜色不断变化，从翠绿到深蓝不等，这是由矿物质、阳光和不断变化的倒影共同造就的。普利特维采湖群国家公园成立于1949年，是克罗地亚历史最悠久、面积最大的国家公园。这里以石灰华屏障闻名，这种天然石灰岩构造是富含矿物质的水在数百年间沉积碳酸钙形成的。这些屏障仍在继续生长和变化，逐渐改变着公园内的瀑布和湖泊。

普利特维采湖群国家公园于1979年被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录，保护着欧洲最非凡的淡水生态系统之一。木栈道在水面上纵横交错，让游客得以近距离观赏层叠的瀑布、宁静的水潭和森林覆盖的湖岸；在这里，大自然仍在不断重塑景观。湖泊、瀑布和林地在此汇聚成一幅近乎超凡脱俗的景象。

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Water seems to be everywhere at Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia. Sixteen terraced lakes are linked by a network of waterfalls, streams, and cascades that wind through forested limestone canyons. The constantly changing colors of the water, ranging from emerald green to deep blue, are shaped by minerals, sunlight, and ever-changing reflections. Established in 1949, Plitvice Lakes is Croatia's oldest and largest national park. The landscape is famous for its tufa barriers, natural limestone formations created as mineral-rich water deposits calcium carbonate over centuries. These barriers continue to grow and change, gradually transforming the park's waterfalls and lakes.

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, Plitvice protects one of Europe's most remarkable freshwater ecosystems. Wooden walkways weave across the water, bringing visitors close to cascades, tranquil pools, and forested shores where nature continues to reshape the landscape. Here, lakes, waterfalls, and woodlands come together in a scene that feels almost otherworldly.

克尔卡国家公园的斯克拉丁斯基布克瀑布, 克罗地亚 Skradinski Buk Waterfall in Krka National Park, Croatia (© Amazing Aerial Agency/Adobe Stock)

克尔卡的造物主 The architect of Krka

克尔卡国家公园的斯克拉丁斯基布克瀑布, 克罗地亚

水是克罗地亚克尔卡国家公园的缔造者，它沿着克尔卡河塑造了碧绿的水潭和层叠的瀑布。今天的照片重点展示了公园最著名的瀑布群——斯克拉丁斯基布克瀑布，多条溪流从洛佐瓦茨村附近茂密森林中的石灰华梯田倾泻而下。

斯克拉丁斯基瀑布并非单一的瀑布，而是绵延近半英里、由17级台阶组成的宽阔瀑布群。富含矿物质的水流经苔藓和岩石，缓慢形成层层阶梯，最终塑造了河流的自然走向。木栈道横跨水面，使游客可以近距离欣赏奔腾的瀑布、星罗棋布的小岛以及曾经为当地社区提供动力的修复水磨坊。

除了瀑布群之外，克尔卡国家公园还保护着一系列天然水域和野生动物栖息地，使其成为克罗地亚最具特色的景观之一——在这里，运动、历史和地质仍然紧密交织在一起。

Skradinski Buk Waterfall, Krka National Park, Croatia

Water is the architect of Krka National Park in Croatia, shaping emerald pools and layered waterfalls along the Krka River. Today's image highlights Skradinski Buk, the park's most famous waterfall system, where multiple streams spill over travertine terraces in a dense forest near the village of Lozovac.

Skradinski Buk is not a single waterfall, but a wide cascade of 17 steps stretching nearly half a mile. These terraces form when mineral-rich water flows over moss and stone, slowly creating natural barriers that reshape the river's course. Wooden walkways cross the water, offering close-up views of rushing falls, small islands, and restored watermills that once powered local communities.

Beyond the waterfall complex, Krka National Park protects a network of natural waters and wildlife habitats, making it one of Croatia's most distinctive landscapes—where movement, history, and geology remain deeply intertwined.

达尔马提亚的杜布罗夫尼克古城，克罗地亚 Old City of Dubrovnik in Dalmatia, Croatia (© bluejayphoto/Getty Images)

探索君临城 Explore King's Landing

达尔马提亚的杜布罗夫尼克古城，克罗地亚

有些城市仿佛将历史穿戴在身上，杜布罗夫尼克便是其中之一。这座城市曾为独立的拉古萨共和国，在14世纪至19世纪间是亚得里亚海沿岸的重要海上强国与贸易中心。它位于克罗地亚达尔马提亚南部，靠近亚得里亚海，城市的繁荣得益于其娴熟的外交策略与卓越的航海技术。杜布罗夫尼克城墙建于13世纪至17世纪，全长超过1.2英里，配有塔楼、堡垒及防御工事，至今仍然巍然屹立。如今城墙的布局延续自1292年，当年城市在威尼斯统治下经历了一场大火并重建。

城墙之内即为老城区，抛光的石灰石街道、巴洛克风格的教堂及数百年历史的住宅交织成紧凑有序的网格。这座城市昔日独立的烙印随处可见，包括15世纪的总督宫、斯庞札宫以及圣布莱斯教堂。位于城中的方济会修道院拥有欧洲最古老且仍在运营的药房之一，为古城更添一份历史厚重感。杜布罗夫尼克或许令你感到熟悉，因为它曾是热门美剧《权力的游戏》中“君临城”和“卡斯”的主要取景地之一，因而在流行文化中占据一席之地。杜布罗夫尼克不仅是一处旅游胜地，更是一座在千余年间不断书写自身历史的城市。

Old City of Dubrovnik in Dalmatia, Croatia

There is something mesmerizing about cities that wear their history on their sleeves—and Dubrovnik, Croatia, is one of them. Once known as the independent Republic of Ragusa, this city was a major maritime power and trading hub from the 14th to the 19th century. Situated in southern Dalmatia along the Adriatic Sea, its success was built on diplomacy and seafaring. The Walls of Dubrovnik, built between the 13th and 17th centuries, stretch for over 1.2 miles, with towers, forts, and bastions still standing strong. The current layout of the walls follows a city plan from 1292, when Dubrovnik was rebuilt after a fire under Venetian rule.

Inside these walls is the Old City—a compact grid of polished limestone streets, baroque churches, and centuries-old residences. Everything here, including the 15th-century Rector's Palace, Sponza Palace, and the Church of St. Blaise, reflects the city's independent past. The Franciscan Monastery, Europe's oldest still operating pharmacy, adds another layer of charm to this vintage place. Dubrovnik might seem familiar. That's because it has represented the cities of King's Landing and Qarth in 'Game of Thrones,' putting it on the pop culture map. It's not just a touristy location—it's a city that has been writing its own script for over a thousand years.

特拉斯契卡自然公园悬崖，杜吉奥托克岛，克罗地亚 Cliffs of Telašćica Nature Park, Dugi Otok Island, Croatia (© Ilija Ascic/Shutterstock)

亚得里亚海高地 Adriatic heights

特拉斯契卡自然公园，杜吉奥托克，克罗地亚

欢迎来到克罗地亚杜吉奥托克岛南部的天堂之地——特拉斯契卡自然公园。特拉斯契卡湾位于克罗地亚亚得里亚海岸，被13个岛屿和6个小岛环绕。今天这张照片展示了海湾悬崖，这里形成了一个绵延6英里的迷人海湾，内有壮观悬崖、小岛和宁静水湾。当地人称这些悬崖为“stene”，海拔高达528英尺。其他特色景观还包括亚得里亚海最安全、最广阔的天然港口（拥有25个僻静的海滩），以及以治疗功效闻名的米尔盐湖。因此，当你有兴致游览岛屿时，就来特拉斯契卡吧，在这里，陆地和海洋将无休止地玩着捉迷藏的游戏。

Telašćica Nature Park, Dugi Otok, Croatia

Welcome to the slice of paradise that is Telašćica Nature Park, on the Croatian island of Dugi Otok. Pictured behind cliffs separating it from the Adriatic Sea is the park's Telašćica Bay, which stretches inland over 6 miles and is the largest natural harbor in the Adriatic. Dotted with islets and surrounded by small islands, its dramatic cliffs tower more than 520 feet above sea level and are known locally as the 'stene.' Other features of the park include 25 secluded beaches, as well as the therapeutic Mir salt lake known for its healing properties. So, the next time you're in the mood for island-hopping, come to Telašćica, where the land and sea play an endless game of tag.

十六湖国家公园，克罗地亚 Frozen waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia (© Massimo_S8/Getty Images)

瀑布变“冰瀑” Waterfalls turned waterfreeze

十六湖国家公园，克罗地亚

想不想一次性游览16个湖泊？克罗地亚的十六湖国家公园是该国最大、最古老的湖泊之一，其独特的地质特征为你提供了一个机会。马拉卡佩拉、梅德韦克和普列谢维察山脉的山坡将水引入普利特维采岛高原。这些水携带着沉淀的石灰岩，随着时间的推移，石灰岩逐渐积聚和硬化，形成了一系列被称为凝灰岩的岩石屏障。这些屏障形成水潭，细长的花边瀑布从一个“湖”通往另一个“湖”。这种雄伟的地质和水文景观也是联合国教科文组织认定的的世界遗产，它们吸引了超过一百万的游客前来参观蜿蜒于湖中的小径和木板路。即使在冬季，湖泊仍然美貌依旧，曾经咆哮的瀑布被冰封在原地形成绝美冰瀑。

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Why visit one lake when you can visit 16? Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia serves up stunning terraced lakes connected to one another by more than 90 cascades and waterfalls, thanks to the unique geology of the area.

The surrounding mountains funnel water carrying calcium carbonate into the park. This accumulates and hardens over time into a type of limestone called tufa, which creates a series of barriers. These natural dams form pools, with thin, lacy waterfalls leading from one 'lake' to another. This majestic display draws more than a million visitors a year to the paths and boardwalks that wind through the lakes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Even in winter, the lakes retain their beauty, with once-roaring waterfalls frozen in place.

洛夫里耶纳克堡，西港，杜布罗夫尼克，克罗地亚 Fort Lovrijenac, West Harbor, Dubrovnik, Croatia (© Benny Marty/Shutterstock)

小心龙出没！ Watch out for dragons!

杜布罗夫尼克，克罗地亚

来到克罗地亚的杜布罗夫尼克，你可能会本能地警惕入侵的舰队或空中的巨龙，不过放心，你更有可能遇到的是游客，而不是兰尼斯特家族。美剧《权力的游戏》经常在这里取景拍摄，因为杜布罗夫尼克老城是世界上保存最完好的中世纪城市之一。历史上，杜布罗夫尼克曾以“拉古萨共和国”的身份蓬勃发展了数百年，通过灵活的外交和强大的航海贸易保持独立。这颗“亚得里亚海的明珠”也经历过炮火和大地震，但重建后的城市依然充满生机。古城墙、教堂、博物馆和艺术等文化遗产都是吸引游客前往杜布罗夫尼克的原因，最近的一份报告显示，2019年，杜布罗夫尼克平均每位居民接待了36名游客。

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Though you might instinctively watch out for invading fleets or dragons overhead, you're more likely to encounter a tourist than a Lannister in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik. As you may know, 'Game of Thrones' filmed here frequently throughout the run of the show, and you can scarcely blame them; Dubrovnik's Old Town is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the world. For centuries it flourished as the Republic of Ragusa, maintaining independence through diplomacy and robust trade networks. This 'Pearl of the Adriatic' has withstood military bombardments and devastating earthquakes, yet the city has always rebuilt and persevered. While pop culture, history, and UNESCO World Heritage Site status are all big draws, they might be too effective: A recent report estimated that in 2019 there were 36 tourists for every resident.

罗维尼老城，克罗地亚 The Old Town of Rovinj, Croatia (© trabantos/Shutterstock)

亚得里亚海边的明珠 Jewel of the Adriatic

克罗地亚罗维尼老城

美丽、历史悠久的罗维尼像一只脚趾在试水一样浸入亚得里亚海。200英尺高的圣尤菲亚教堂钟楼俯瞰着罗文杰的历史中心。这座教堂建于18世纪初，覆盖着古老的基督教圣建筑的遗迹，每天晚上都会作为灯塔欢迎镇上的渔船回家。

罗维尼岛有2000多年的历史，它曾经是一个岛屿，直到1763年这条狭窄的海峡被填平后才与大陆相连。今天，这座城市的经济来源于旅游业，浪漫的鹅卵石街道是众多酒吧、餐馆和博物馆的所在地。它被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录，是伊斯特拉最受欢迎的旅游目的地之一。

Old Town of Rovinj, Croatia

Beautiful, historic Rovinj dips into the Adriatic like a toe testing the water. The 200-foot-tall bell tower of the Church of St. Euphemia overlooks Rovinj's historic center. The church, which was built in the early 1700s over the remains of older Christian holy structures, acts as a beacon that welcomes home the town's fleet of fishing boats each evening.

More than 2,000 years old, Rovinj was once an island—it wasn't connected to the mainland until 1763, when the narrow channel was filled in. Today the city's economy comes from tourism, and the romantic cobblestone streets are home to numerous bars, restaurants, and museums. It's on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Istria.

克罗地亚佩列沙茨半岛附近的风筝冲浪者和风帆冲浪者 Kitesurfers and windsurfers near the Pelješac Peninsula, Croatia (© helivideo/Getty Images)

既有风，又有水 Add wind, combine with water, and you'll get...

Kitesurfing and windsurfing in Croatia

Of the many ways people have invented to ride boards of one kind or another, the sport of kiteboarding or kitesurfing is one of the newest. It owes a debt to all the board sports that came before it, borrowing a little bit from snowboarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, and of course windsurfing. Like snowboarders and skiers, windsurfers and kitesurfers often share playspace, as they are doing here off the Peljesac Peninsula in Croatia, where you can count on a stiff afternoon breeze in the summer months when the land heats up and draws in the cool ocean air of the Adriatic.

Kiteboarding began to evolve in the 1990s. By separating the sail—in this case the kite, which is similar to a glider—from the board, kitesurfers gained more freedom to maneuver. The kites are inflated, giving them structure and the ability to float should they land on the water. Kiteboards meant to surf waves are pointed at one end; boards meant to ride over flat water are shaped the same at both ends.

克罗地亚的风筝冲浪和帆板运动

在人们发明的各种冲浪方式中，风筝冲浪运动是最新的一种。它欠了之前所有的滑板运动的债，从滑雪板、滑水、滑水板，当然还有帆板运动中借了一点。像滑雪板运动员和滑雪者一样，风帆冲浪者和风筝冲浪者经常共享游戏空间，就像他们在克罗地亚的Peljesac半岛附近所做的那样，在夏季，当陆地升温并吸入亚得里亚海凉爽的海洋空气时，你可以指望那里会有一股强劲的下午风。

风筝冲浪在20世纪90年代开始发展。通过将帆（在这种情况下是风筝，类似于滑翔机）从板上分离，风筝冲浪者获得了更多的机动自由。风筝是充气的，这样它们就有了结构，并能在降落到水面上时漂浮。用来冲浪的风筝板一端是尖的；用于在平坦水面上行驶的木板两端形状相同。

科纳提国家公园，克罗地亚 Kornati National Park, Croatia (© Anton Petrus/Getty Images)

适合每个人的岛屿公园 An island park for everyone

European Day of Parks

Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, diving, or sailing? How about soaking in a spectacular natural setting? Croatia's Kornati National Park checks all the boxes. The 84-square-mile park protects 89 islands, islets, and reefs off Croatia's scenic Adriatic Coast.

Today is the European Day of Parks, and we're joining others in taking time to appreciate and support protected natural areas throughout the continent. Kornati, one of Croatia's nine national parks, takes that mission seriously year-round. You can visit Kornati on a day trip from Zadar, an ancient seaside city with a Roman forum and other historic sites. And since 2005, Zadar has had the world's first sea organ, which plays music by way of sea waves and tubes located underneath a set of large marble steps. Many tour boat options offer quick access to the park, some that ply you with local food to enjoy en route. But we suspect you'll want to spend more than a day exploring the island wonders of Kornati National Park. It's an ecotourist's dream.

欧洲公园日

喜欢游泳、浮潜、潜水或帆船运动吗？在壮观的自然环境中泡个澡怎么样？克罗地亚的科尔纳蒂国家公园检查了所有的盒子。这个84平方英里的公园保护着克罗地亚风景秀丽的亚得里亚海沿岸的89个岛屿、小岛和暗礁。

今天是欧洲公园日，我们和其他人一起花时间欣赏和支持整个欧洲大陆的自然保护区。科尔纳蒂是克罗地亚九个国家公园之一，全年都认真对待这一使命。你可以从扎达尔（Zadar）一日游到科尔纳蒂，这是一座古老的海滨城市，有罗马论坛和其他历史遗迹。自2005年以来，扎达尔拥有世界上第一个海洋风琴，它通过位于一组大型大理石台阶下的海浪和管子来演奏音乐。许多游船选项都可以快速进入公园，有些还可以在途中为您提供当地美食。但我们怀疑你会想花一天以上的时间探索科纳提国家公园的岛屿奇观。这是生态旅游者的梦想。

十六湖国家公园，克罗地亚 Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia (© Janne Kahila/Getty Images)

巴尔干湖上的木板路 Boardwalk over Balkan lakes

Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia

In a country more famous for its coastline, about a million visitors each year venture inland to amble along these boardwalks and marvel at spectacular lakes and mountains. Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest and largest of Croatia's national parks. The big attraction is the series of 16 descending, turquoise-colored lakes, connected by subterranean karst rivers, and above ground by streams and waterfalls. The lakes are separated by natural dams of travertine, which is deposited by moss, algae, and bacteria. The water changes color from green to azure to gray depending on the angle of the light and the density of minerals and organisms in the water. About 11 miles of wooden boardwalk make it easy for people to wander among the lakes, falls, and caves that are open to visitors year-round.

The 115-square-mile park was established in 1949 in what is now central Croatia, near the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In 1979, Plitvice's unique beauty put it on the list UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The lakes seem to magically disappear into the moss-covered earth, and then reappear downstream, proof enough that these woods are indeed enchanted.

克罗地亚的普利特维兹湖国家公园

在一个以海岸线闻名的国家，每年大约有100万游客冒险到内陆，沿着这些木板路漫步，欣赏壮观的湖泊和山脉。普利特维兹湖国家公园是克罗地亚最古老、最大的国家公园。最大的吸引力是16个下降的绿松石色湖泊，由地下喀斯特河流连接，地面上由溪流和瀑布连接。湖泊之间由苔藓、藻类和细菌沉积的钙华天然坝隔开。根据光线的角度以及水中矿物质和生物体的密度，水的颜色会从绿色变为蓝色再变为灰色。大约11英里长的木板路使人们可以轻松地在全年开放的湖泊、瀑布和洞穴中漫步。

这座115平方英里的公园建于1949年，位于现在的克罗地亚中部，靠近波斯尼亚和黑塞哥维那边境。1979年，普利特维奇独特的美景将其列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录。这些湖泊似乎神奇地消失在苔藓覆盖的土地上，然后再次出现在下游，这足以证明这些森林确实被施了魔法。