On the northern side of Pula bay stretches out the former Naval Base Katarina, originally built as part of the Austro-Hungarian defence system of the city of Pula and further extended during Italian rule.
Croatia Urbex
Croatia is a haven for urbex photographers, with its war-ravaged buildings, dilapidated coastal resorts, and deserted military installations. Each site has a unique story that speaks of the country’s turbulent past. With its contrasting beauty of lush landscapes and aged structures, Croatia offers a unique urbex experience.
Top 5 Croatia Urbex Locations:
- Lozovac Aluminium Factory (HR)
- Hotel Grand (HR)
- Children’s Maritime Military Health Resort (HR)
- Hotel Marina Lučica (HR)
- Hotel Kupari (HR)
Hotel Ucka 🇭🇷 – The Dark Side of Croatia’s Tourism Boom
Located a bit further up Krk’s island coast from the famous Haludovo Palace, Hotel Ucka is a beautiful little hotel. Built in 1933 in the town of Omisalj, the pretty, faded, building had its own beach and boat launch.
Moira Pula 🇭🇷 – Shipwreck near the abandoned Katarina Naval Base
The shipwreck Moira Pula is located near the abandoned Katarina Naval Base which was built during the Austro-Hungarian Empire, then became Italian and during WWII it was a base for German U-boats.
Hotel Jadran 🇭🇷 – Abandoned hotel in Croatia
Hotel Jadran was socialist Yugoslavia’s first hotel. When the construction of the hotel finished in 1950, most observers agreed that it was the most beautiful on the coast, situated along a three kilometer stretch of pebble beach on the Makarska Riviera in the tiny town of Tucepi, and surrounded in pines. This was my first urban exploration in a foreign country.
Children’s Health Resort 🇭🇷 – Abandoned hospital in Croatia
This abandoned structure in Krvavica, Croatia, was a Children’s Health Resort from 1964 until the end of the 80’s. Many of the children who stayed at the seaside resort by the Makarska Riviera suffered from asthma or so-called ‘weak lungs’.