Krka National Park Croatia

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Krka National Park Skradinski buk

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About Krka National Park Croatia

The travertine waterfalls of the Krka River are the fundamental phenomenon of the park and the backbone for the landscape of today, and are the reason for the proclamation of this area as a national park in 1985. The function of the park is primarily to serve science, culture, education and recreation, with tourism activities as visiting and sightseeing.

The beautiful karts Krka River sprins near Knin, under the Topoljski slap waterfall, and after flowing 72,5 km, drain into the Adriatic Sea at Šibenik.

The Krka River flows thought the Dalmatian region, in the area of Šibenik-Knin Country, between the plateau of the Čikola River and the Dalmatian Zagora region. The freshwater course of the Krka is fed by five tributaries: Krčić, Kosovčica, Orašnica, Butišnica and the Čikola with the Vrba River, while the submerged part of the mouth is fed by the Guduča River. Thank to the constant process of travertine-building, the Krka River is a karts phenomenon that is natural’s priceless gift to man.
The maritime influence on the lower course of the Krka penetrates deep inland, and significantly influences the climatic conditions of the upper course and springs. The influence of the sea is weakened further inland.

Krka National Park Waterfalls

Roški slap krka With its seven travertine waterfalls: Bilušića buk, Brljan, Manojlovac slap, Rošnjk, Miljacka slap, Roški slap and Skradinski buk, and total drop of the 242 m, the Krka River is a natural and karts phenomenon.
Travertine is a common feature of the surface water of the Dinaric karts; only the most extraordinary travertine creates significant layers, with build the waterfalls seen on the Krka River. The travertine waterfalls of the Krka River are very fragile formations and are sensitive to environmental change and all human activities.
Only through the constant growth of phytogenic travertine is it possible to ensure the continued survival of the waterfalls that create the hydrogeology and landscape of the park, and form the foundation for its great biodiversity. The development and growth of the waterfalls is the result of complex physical, chemical and biological processes.
In other for travertine to grow, live and age, it is imperative that the natural balance of the ecosystem of the Krka and Čikola Rivers be preserved.

Skradinski buk

Skradinski buk is one of the most attractive parts of the park. It is a massive, clear, natural pool with high waterfalls at one end and cascades at the other, located in the Krka National Park in Croatia. It is the lowest of the three sets of waterfalls formed along the Krka river. In an area 400 m in length and 100 m in width there are 17 waterfalls and the total difference in height between the first and the last falls is 47.7 m. Due to the wealth and variety of geomorphological forms, vegetation, and the various effects caused by the play of light on the whirlpools, Skradinski buk is considered to be one of the most beautiful calcium carbonate waterfalls in Europe.

Roški slap

Roški Slap, located near Miljevci, is the second most popular attraction of the Krka National Park in terms of numbers of visitors. These cascades can be visited throughout the year. The most attractive way to reach Roški Slap is to take one of the excursion boats operated by the Krka National Park, although the falls can also be reached with a public road.

Krka National Park other atraction

When you are at the Krka National Park there are several places of interest. The attractions and facilities available are various footpaths, sightseeing tours and presentations, boat trips, souvenir shops, a museum, and restaurants. There are also several archeological remains of unpreserved fortresses in the park's vicinity dating back to as far as the roman times.

Visovac Island

Inside the park is the island of Visovac which was founded during the reign of Louis I of Hungary, home to the Roman Catholic Visovac Monastery founded by the Franciscans in 1445 near Miljevci village.[4] The park also includes the Serb Orthodox Monastery Krka founded in 1345. The island can be visited by a boat tour from Skradinski buk. The Krka monastery is a spiritual center of the Orthodox Dalmatian Eparchy (Diocese), which has its see in Šibenik. It was first mentioned in written documents in the year 1402 as the pious endowment of Jelena Šubić, the sister of Emperor Dušan. The monastery was built and rebuilt until the late 18th century.