The Dalmatian is one of five autochthonous, pure breed in Croatia, children's favorite, man's companion and pet, named after one of the most famous regions in the Republic of Croatia – Dalmatia. 

It was often represented and engraved on grave stones of Dalmatian nobility, as well as in the statutes of maritime cities. Although the origin of the Dalmatian bears a sent of mystery, most authors and historians agree that Dalmatians are ancient breed, which originated from Dalmatia. The Dalmatian was mentioned and described as early as in 1737 in the archives of the Archbishoprics of Đakovo, and referred to as the Canis dalmaticus.

Around the year 1635, a huge number of Croatian troops arrived to Paris, who, along with their commander, the governor, remained in the service of the French king.

The traditional Croats’ uniform attracted the attention of the French, primarily due to the colorful neckerchief characteristically tied around their necks.  The neckerchieves were made of different materials, rough for the soldiers, and fine, cotton or silk ones, worn by their officials. The elegant Croatian style was immediately recognized and accepted by the French, impressed by the accessory, fully unknown to the contemporary Europe.

Around the year 1650, during the reign of Louis XIV, the new, modern innovative fashionable military ornaments "a la croate", afterwards commonly known as the “cravate” – a tie, were appreciated, primarily at the court.

The new detail soon became very popular amongst the contemporary aristocracy, becoming a symbol of culture and elegancy.

It was brought to England by Charles II after his exile, whereas ten years later, the new fashion detail conquered the entire Europe, as well as the majority of colonies on the American continent.

The mechanical engineer Eduard Slavoljub Penkala is one of the most important inventors of the 20th century.
Although he patented 70 – 80 inventions, he is worldwide famous for the invention of the  fountain pen and the mechanical pencil. The first mechanical pencil in the world was patented in 1906, whereas the first ink fountain pen was patented in the year 1907.

He constituted a pen and pencil factory Penkala – Moster with his partner, exporting in more than seventy world countries. The factory employed 800 workers, whereas in the period from 1912 – 1926, it was one of the biggest stationary factories in the world.  The name Penkala is written in capital letters in the history of world inventions.

Croatia is rich with cultural monuments, built in the ancient past, thanks to the tumultuous historical events and influence of different cultures. The Croatian coast displays typical Mediterranean characteristics, numbers various ancient monuments from the ancient Rome and early Middle Ages, Romanesque – sacral patrimony to the unique Mediterranean urban entities. The continental Croatia is a part of the Central - European cultural cycle (Mittel Europa), and prides with numerous pre-historical sites of global importance, old mensions, fortifications and early Middle Age castles, as well as with cultural monuments of baroque architecture.

The most famous UNESCO monuments are: late antique Diocletian palace in Split, the old nucleus in Dubrovnik, the Romanesque town of Trogir, the cathedral in Šibenik, Eufrasian basilica in Poreč and the lakes of Plitvice.

In the year 295, the Roman emperor Gaius Valerius Aurelius Diocletianus had his palace built in the cove covered with Spanish broom, on the Dalmatian coast. After he had abdicated in the year 305, the retired emperor left Nicomedia and settled in the palace to spend his last days there. The trapeze-shaped palace lies on the surface of 28 900 square meters. From the palace, there emerged the second largest city in Croatia, Split, and the palace itself is well preserved even today.

The Pula Arena - antique monument in Pula.The first amphitheatre in Pula was built in the 1st century AD, during the reign of the emperor Augustus, whereas its today’s shape, the Arena got in the Flavian time. At the time, the Arena could admit some 20 000 viewers. Since the 5th century, it was the scene of the gladiator fights. Comparing it to over 200 Roman arenas, the ring of the amphitheatre in Pula with the four stare towers, represents the best and rare example of unique technical and technological solutions. The amphitheatres were covered with velarium – removable awning, which provided the spectators with shade from the unpleasant weather. Due to the specific construction, the Amphitheatre in Pula is inviting for those who wish to study the traditional antique construction modes and methods, which makes it unique, and different from others in the world.