To celebrate its 37th birthday, Krka National Park is treating visitors to free entry this weekend, and an emotional series of photographs called “People of the Krka”

To celebrate its 37th birthday, Krka National Park is treating visitors to free entry this weekend, and an emotional series of photographs called “People of the Krka”
On Saturday and Sunday, entrance into Krka National Park will be free of charge. Enjoy a walk through the idyllic winter landscape, and head to the Imperial Lookout overlooking the lavish cascades of Skradinski buk to view the first exhibit in the new series “People of the Krka”.

 One of Croatia’s youngest national parks was proclaimed in 1985 in order to protect the exceptional natural values and wealth of cultural and historical heritage in this unique monument of nature in the midst of the karst landscape. However, in addition to the natural values and protected species, the territory of Krka National Park contains within it a multitude of cultural and historical monuments – archaeological sites, sacral structures and industrial plants, and visitors particularly enjoy visiting the interesting ethno-villages that keep the memory alive of old crafts and the way of life. Because humans have always lived along the banks of the Krka River, and the traces of human settlement in this area stretch back from prehistoric times to the industrialisation period, even today the local population is strongly bound to the river and the park area. That is why the Public Institute of Krka National Park has prepared a thematic exhibit of photographs dedicated to this population, entitled “People of the Krka”.

The concept of the exhibit is made up of photographs, taken since the establishment of the park, showing the faces of the people whose lives and work are tied to the Krka River, to the beauty of nature and the cultural and historical heritage that is so abundant in the area along the Krka River.

“The Krka is an important part of the identity of the people of this area, and this exhibit aims to highlight their significance for the development of the park and the conservation of its natural and cultural heritage. The exhibit was designed as a gift and homage to the people who make sure that the park, in addition to its protected natural values, offers insight into the authentic cohabitation of man and nature, which has been ongoing for millennia here. We are pleased that just a few of those moments from daily life will be eternalised for the future generations to whom we leave the legacy of the Krka and its natural and traditional values,” stated Nella Slavica, director of the Public Institute of Krka National Park.

The opening of the exhibit of photographs, created by renowned photographer Damil Kalogjera, is scheduled for Saturday, 22 January at noon on the Imperial plateau at the lookout over Skradinski buk, which gives an unforgettable view over the Krka’s largest and most attractive waterfall. This is the first in a series of exhibits in which the Public Institute of Krka National Park is planning to present the life of the people along the Krka River.

The celebration will be made complete with a performance by the Skradinski buk klapa a cappella singing group from Skradin.

 On Saturday and Sunday, entrance to the park will be free of charge. The park will be open from 9 am to 4 pm, and entrance into indoor areas is only possible with a valid EU digital COVID pass.

Celebrate our birthday with us and enjoy the idyllic winter scenes in Krka National Park!