[8] A unique area is the forest of Čorkova uvala, a 79.50 ha large virgin forest in the northwestern part of the park. The rich fauna of the Plitvice Lakes includes some 50 species of mammals. Older travertine is filled with fossilized algae and mosses. Despite the vicinity to the Mediterranean climatic region, a moderate mountainous climate prevails at the Plitvice Lakes. With its exceptional natural beauty, this area has always attracted nature lovers, and already on 8 April 1949, it was proclaimed Croatia’s first national park. Sixteen lakes can be seen from the surface. These naturally created barriers decelerate and dam the waters, thus forming lakes. For example, he constructed canals across the travertine barriers for his saw mill that are visible even today. la Croatie ? Furthermore, 12 amphibian species, as well as some species of reptiles have been recorded, including the viviparous lizard (Lacerta vivipara), the european green lizard (Lacerta viridis), the dice snake (Natrix tessellata), Vipera berus, Vipera ammodytes and the european pond turtle (Emys orbicularis). Les cascades de Plitvice. During the 6th century, Avars settled in this region, which were accompanied by the Croats. These sediments are the results of century-old sedimentation processes. (et en vrai, ça peut aussi intéresser vos potes). During the 20th century, uncontrolled tourism and water pollution caused by waste water from hotels and agricultural activities in the surrounding area have led to damage. In a natural environment, carbonic acid (H2CO3) is formed by the dissolution of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air or from rainwater (H2O). At 44 m depth, virtually at the bottom of the lake, a temperature of 4.1 °C (39 °F) has been measured. 11-24 euros (80-180 Kuna) depending on the season. Jiuzhaigou is a nature reserve and national park located in the north of Sichuan, China. The national park has an area of 29,842 hectares, of which some 22,308 hectares are forests (74.75 percent), 6,957 ha are meadows (23.31 percent) in village areas and 217 ha (0.72 percent) are water areas. The mosses foster not only the creation of tufa barriers, but also become part of the barrier. Many scenes have been shot at the lakes or waterfalls. However, this law did not contain adequate measures of protection and is thus not regarded as official founding declaration of the national park. Branimir Prpić), The living world in the lakes and around them, Milorad Mrakovčić, Plitvice Lakes National Park, cultural heritage, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, "UNESCO World Heritage Committee report, December 1998", "International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, Judgement against Milan Martić", "Broj posjetitelja u NP Plitvička jezera u razdoblju 2006.-2011. g.", https://dnevnik.hr/vijesti/hrvatska/plitvicka-jezera-pucaju-po-savovima-hocemo-li-postati-generacija-koja-je-uspjela-ubiti-biser-hrvatskog-krsa---485495.html, https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/croatia/safety-and-security, https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/plitvi-ka-jezera-plitvice-lakes, https://www.dw.com/en/croatia-pristine-nature-in-peril/av-43891996, "Video. [19], Apart from weather and temperature factors, the water quality and other natural factors are significant for the creation of these natural phenomena, prevailing at the Plitvice Lakes. Mots clés: croatie (hrvatska) plitvice lacs cascades chutes d’eau parc national touristes unesco patrimoine mondial cours d’eau croatia lakes waterfalls national park tourists world heritage rivers Image of path, lake, cascade - 170909324 Salmo trutta fario is found mostly in the Upper Lakes, while Salmo trutta lacustris is mainly found in Lake Kozjak. Most popular, particularly with cruise ships, is Dunn's River Falls. Priroda: mjesečnik za popularizaciju prirodnih znanosti i ekologije, 89, 20-22, Zdunić, D. & Movčan, J. For example, smaller lakes were filled up with earth or people adapted the flow of the rivers to their individual needs. During the Battle of Krbava Field almost the entire Croatian nobility was killed. These dams are continuously growing in height.[9]. During the war from 1991 until 1995, many buildings in the national park were destroyed or burnt down. After two weeks of traveling/sighseeing this was a haven to simply drink in the natural beauty and enjoy a flu day stroll through the park. They have formed a canyon, which continues as river Korana. According to a legend, a roma (gypsy) drowned in this lake while fishing. > Voici les plus belles cascades de Plitvice : On trouve à Plitvice parmi les plus belles cascades de Croatie. [41][42] In 1998, the national park was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger. A chain of small shallow lakes separated by travertine barriers, and covered by low vegetation. It has a notably wide variety of plant communities, due to its range of microclimates, differing soils and varying levels of altitude. The availability of water, influenced by the configuration of the terrain, has a great impact on the biodiversity of this area. The lake area is surrounded by dense forests. The shortest linear distance between the Adriatic coast and the national park is 55 km (34 mi). For the visit of Crown Princess Stéphanie of Belgium, the wife of Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria in 1888, the Plitvice Lakes and their surroundings were arranged for tourist purposes for the first time in history. About 30 km (18.64 mi) north of the lakes at the conflux of the Korana and Slunjčica rivers, right in the center of the town of Slunj, similar phenomena occur. [18] Since sedimentation only occurs under warm, humid climate conditions, these phenomena have only been occurring since the end of the last ice age. These have only existed since the end of the ice age about 12,000 to 15,000 years ago, according to tufa radiocarbon datings. The highest waterfalls are the Large Waterfall (kroat. [43], The Plitvice Lakes are today one of the most frequently visited tourist attractions in Croatia. The water masses of the Plitvice Lakes continue as Korana river in northern direction. Il y avait sur les feuilles de certaines plantes des insectes (criquets ou autres), comme instantanément fossilisés, blanchit couleur sable. Vacances en Croatie. [44], The preservation of old customs and traditions is of high significance for the local population. Nature landscape of Plitvice Lakes National Park is the UNESCO World Heritage in natural mountain Karst area of central Croatia. À l'intérieur des terres de l'Ouest de la Croatie, le Parc national des Lacs de Plitvice (ou Plitvička Jezera) est un site particulièrement intéressant. Parcul Naţional Plitvice este situat la ~ 150 km de Zagreb şi 120 km de Zadar, fiind primul parc natural din Europa inclus ȋn Patrimoniul Mondial UNESCO, ȋn anul 1979. In 1890, the tradesman Ante Devčić from Senj built the first hotel with a restaurant at Prošćansko jezero. This phenomenon particularly occurs on abundantly available mosses, enabling better adherence of the crystals. It is thus not a static phenomenon occurring at only single places. They are mostly without travertine, while older shoots are encrusted by a thin and fragile yellow layer, completely covered and petrified by plant-formed travertine. According to a legend, the lake was named after a shepherd called Mile who drowned in it, or after the miller Mile Perišić who owned a mill at the lake. Entrance. This type of tufa rock typical of the Plitvice Lakes is called "phytogeneous tufa."[14]. (et ailleurs), L’ile de Mljet et son superbe parc national, Les lacs de Plitvice en Croatie : cascades et eau bleue turquoise, Ile de Krk en Croatie : plage, soleil et petits villages, Découverte de Zagreb, la capitale croate. The most successful film of this series, Treasure of the Silver Lake was also produced at some locations within the national park. Each of the Plitvice Lakes has a story or legend to tell. For sedimentation to occur it is essential that the water be decelerated, aerated and sprayed. Beautiful board walk on waterfall cascade of Plitvice Lakes in Croatia. Within the national park continuous scientific research projects are being carried out. Farmers had to focus on securing the daily bread for their families in these dour times, which was accompanied by grave changes to nature. [10] By road from the coastal town of Senj the distance is about 110 km (68 mi). [2] In 1979, Plitvice Lakes National Park was added to the UNESCO World Heritage register.[3]. [22], The precipitation of calcium carbonate, however, does not occur right at the springs of the rivers that flow into the Plitvice Lakes. At the Upper Lakes several little lakes have formed parallel to each other and a rather shallow water flow can be observed. The area around Ocho Rios Jamaica is another region famous for its calc-sinter rivers. After 1814, the area of the Plitvice Lakes came back under Habsburg rule. Recent findings list about 20 different kinds of bat species, among them the rare species of Plecotus. This part of the town, called Rastoke, is often being referred to as "the Small Lakes of Plitvice. The moss becomes encrusted with travertine and fresh moss grows further out. Pour la petite anecdote, même si on devrait pas le dire, il est possible de rentrer dans le parc sans payer. Apart from the trout, common minnows (Phoxinus phoxinus) are also found. At the springs this saturation level is about 1. Today, it is part of the Republic of Croatia. The western side of the national park area is enclosed by the Mala Kapela mountain, while the eastern side is enclosed by the Plješevica mountain, which also represents the border to Bosnia and Hercegovina. One of the highlights of Croatia, Plitvice National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The laws that prevailed in this area under special jurisdiction had formative impact on the local population for centuries. Si vous aimez notre blog, vous pouvez vous abonner à nos derniers articles de différentes manières. The quantity of carbon dioxide decreases along the water route. Up until the 21st century, it was supposed that plants extract carbon dioxide from the water for photosynthesis purposes and that in return oxygen is released, thus resulting in the sedimentation of hydrogen carbonate (phytogenesis). Croatie – Les Lacs de Plitvice Les lacs Kaluderovac et Novakovica brod, reçoivent tout deux les eaux des lacs en amonts au travers de cascades de 40 à 80 mètres de hauteurs qui constituent, les plus grandes cascades de Croatie. Year after year, new layers of sediments are being added. the Gacko polje). Des dizaines de lacs et plans d’eaux, d’un bleu turquoise presque lumineux se déversent les uns dans les autres par le biais de centaines de cascades. The colors change constantly depending on the quantity of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight. Another unique and distinctive feature are the natural factors, particularly the influences of the vegetation in the process of sedimentation. The particularly sensitive travertine barriers are the result of an interplay between water, air and plants. Le parc naturel, site classé UNESCO est la pure représentation du Paradis sur terre. [45] These gatherings served for the joint production of textiles or butter or for the further processing of harvest products (production of flour, etc.). A unique process occurring at the Plitvice Lakes, however, is the sedimentation of water-bound chalk at certain places. Découvrez Mljet, en récit, conseils et photos, ses magnifiques lacs…, A la découverte des eaux bleues cristallines des 16 lacs…, Découverte de la jolie île de Krk du coté de…, Photos et petites histoires de Zagreb, capitale de la Croatie…. At the bay of Liman (also called Limun), a part of Prošćansko jezero, another little river flows into the lakes. [30], Due to the spreading growth of vegetation at the barriers, allochthonous (species that originate elsewhere and do not belong to this ecosystem) fish species spread quickly and thus endanger autochthonous trout species. Size. This disturbs the chemical balance and causes precipitation of the carbonates, which then creates sedimentary deposits. J’hésite entre l’entrée 1 et 2 et la lumière a l’air effectivement meilleure le matin pour les lacs, © Miles and Love - 2012 - This place is called Sastavci (English confluence or composition). In the partially primeval beech and fir forests various rare species, such as the brown bear have survived. Calcium carbonate is secreted in the form of microcrystals that are deposited, eventually creating tufa sediments (CaCO3). In 1538, king Ferdinand I ordered the establishment of the Croatian Military Frontier as a borderland of Habsburg Austria to the Ottoman Empire. Miles and Love, c'est notre blog mais aussi plus de 5800 photos à decouvrir sur notre galerie photos de voyages. In 1788, this area permanently fell back under Habsburg rule. After the Battle of Nedao in 454, the Ostrogoths were rewarded with a federation agreement with the Roman Empire. Pour préserver le Parc National de Plitvice (Plitvička Jezera), la baignade est interdite, au contraire des cascades Krka où vous pouvez prendre un bain dans la partie basse de la rivière. Comme souvent, on s’essaie à prendre des chemins un peu alternatifs quand on va quelque part, donc plutôt que de marcher sur le bord de la route, on a fait une balade par un petit chemin le long des gorges qui mènent au parc. Temporarily, water from other, usually dead creeks reaches Prošćansko jezero from the west.[17]. En revanche, c’est pas faute d’en avoir eu envie, mais il est interdit de se baigner dans ces eaux cristallines. On the remnants of an ancient settlement of the Japods and Romans a monastery was built at the lakes. The overall difference in altitude within the national park area is 912 m (the highest elevation is Seliški vrh at 1279 m, the lowest elevation is reached at 367 m at the bridge across the Korana river).[16]. Constitués des lacs Milanovac, Gavanovac, Kaluderovac et Novakovica Brod. 08-2015 Plitvice Lakes National Park 10.JPG 3,888 × 2,592; 5.61 MB The leading scientist arguing for this theory was Ivo Pevalek. During the period under the control of Serb forces loyal to Belgrade, Croats were ethnically cleansed from the region systematically. To make things even better, the water is crystal clear and there are mountains in the picture. Plitvice Lakes National Park is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Croatia. en Croatie These species developed in different life conditions independently from each other within the various lakes. In 1528, the area fell to the Ottomans and was retaken by the Habsburg Empire 150 years later. The thresholds grown up above the water level, create cataracts. The municipality is part of Lika-Senj County. With regard to other similar phenomena in the world, at Plitvice Lakes the sedimentation of chalk and the formation of tufa happens dynamically all along the watercourse and in various forms (fluviatile sedimentation). In the future, the analysis of underground water courses could be an interesting field of research for speleologists. [4][1] Entrance is subject to variable charges, up to 250 kuna or around €34 per adult per day in summer 2018.[5]. September 2010: The penalty for bathing in the lakes was about 70 euros in 2010", NP Plitvička jezera, Endemske vrste (Prof. dr. sc. Presumably, this monastery belonged to the Order of Saint Paul the First Hermit (Croatian pavlinci) or the Knights Templars. Altogether they form the Plitvice Lakes municipality (Croatian općina Plitvička Jezera). In the course of time, older barriers can be flooded by rising water levels since other barriers have outgrown the older ones. The dissolution of limestone happens through alteration processes and the effects of carbonic acid. While passing the vegetation, barriers are being created by foaming water. In addition to the native Croats already inhabiting the region and serving in the Austrian military, many central Europeans migrated to the region as did Serb Orthodox refugees fleeing Ottoman repression, who were given refuge in the abandoned areas in exchange for military service. Mais comme de toute façon, il y a plein d'autres endroits pour se baigner en Croatie... Un des grands lacs du parc que l'on peut traverser paisiblement en bateau. On the island in the middle of the lake (today. The Plitvice Lakes originate in the south of the park area at the confluence of Bijela Rijeka (English White River) and Crna Rijeka (English Black River). 400 years ago, there were two lakes in the place of today's Kozjak lake. Since 2006, it has been strictly forbidden to bathe or swim in the lakes. However, some buildings that would fit current standards were already demolished during the 1980s by the Communist authorities. However, he exaggerated in his efforts and also caused partly irreparable damage on the nature. The major part of natural phenomena takes place underground, where an abundance of water exists. 2020 If you're coming to Croatia and planning to spend any time away from the coast, definitely check out Plitvice NP. The Ottomans succeeded several times to gain control over the area of the Plitvice Lakes for shorter periods. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. 29,685 hectares. [31] The lakes formed part of the medieval kingdom of Croatia which in 1102 elected to be in personal union with Hungary. On s'explique. If the water continues flowing, the cave becomes progressively bigger. As regards architecture, the region of Lika is well known for its low wooden houses with roofs made of rye straw or shingles. Les lacs de Plitvice ont été mon gros coup de cœur de Croatie. "Kroatien: Schatz hinterm Silbersee", 25. The name originates from water whirling downward in the middle of the lake. The Plitvice Lakes have formed in a depression between the Mala Kapela mountain in the west and the Plješevica mountain in the east amidst the Dinaric Alps. As the water flows in thin layers over thresholds, it is splashed up. Welcome to the official website of Plitvice Lakes National Park! Under Julius Caesar the region was incorporated as the province of Illyricum into the Roman Empire. They secrete mucus to which the first microcrystals of calcite adhere. (ed.) This river is fed by permanent springs; the water quantity, however, varies. For the sustainable formation of tufa it is therefore imperative to protect this extremely sensitive area from excessively harmful human influence. Jolies photos ! The water at the influx to the Plitvice Lakes is defined as pure from an analytical point of view. This is shown by the following formulas: The quantity of calcium hydrogencarbonate (also called calcium bicarbonate) dissolved in water depends on the quantity of dissolved carbon dioxide in the water. Upon reaching hard rock, rivers emerge on the surface. Carbon dioxide quantities at the springs are about twenty times higher than in the atmosphere. Et une trentaine de minutes plus tard, en sortant de notre chemin, on s’est rendu compte qu’on était à l’intérieur du parc, de l’autre coté de l’entrée… Bon comme il était pas question de gratter les quelques kunas de l’entrée au parc, on a donc été payé nos billets, en arrivant de l’intérieur…, Arrivés donc au coeur de Plitvice, viennent les premiers instants de pure hallucination, suivis de contemplation, qu’il sera bien difficile rendre honneur en photo. However, some very significant meetings took place at the Plitvice Lakes during the Second World War, as for example the first secret regional conference of the League of Communists of Croatia (Croatian: Savez komunista Hrvatske, SKH) in 1940. Already in 1861, an accommodation for travelers was erected at Velika Poljana. The national park became famous during the 1960s and 1970s through several Western film productions of Karl May novels. Older, hardened sediments. Water purity is the decisive factor for tufa formation. The most significant plants of this kind are mosses of the species bryum and cratoneuron. The Plitvice Lakes are surrounded by various mountains. A nearby village bears the same name. Limestone or dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) mainly consists of calcite (CaCO3), which is not very soluble in water. [18] [27], The area of the national park is home to an extremely wide variety of animal and bird species. This was the highest governing organ of the anti-fascist movement in Croatia during World War II. The Custom of Social Gathering. This barrier certainly formed a magnificent waterfall in the past. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The river Plitvica reaches the Plitvice lake chain at the northern end via the Large Waterfall. The Plitvice Lakes National Park is a visiting card of Croatia, a unique natural formation and an unambiguous must see. The 16 lakes that can be seen from the surface are grouped into the 12 Upper Lakes (Gornja jezera) and the four Lower Lakes (Donja jezera). on ne peux pas nager dans les lacs de Plitvice? Plitvice features a series of 16 lakes with colors ranging between azure, turquoise, and emerald. ... Une journée à découvrir les lacs de Plitvice, Parc National. Other caves e.g. D’ailleurs, cette conviction est encore plus forte quand tu imagines les premiers hommes qui habitaient les lieux (parce que bien sûr, on est pas les premiers, loin de là, à avoir repéré la beauté de l'endroit)... On a donc passé une journée à nous à en prendre plein les yeux, à regarder les petites libellules bleues par centaines virevolter autour de nous, les poissons nager près des bords dans ces eaux cristallines, et à rêver qu’on se verrait bien foutre tout le monde dehors, fermer les portes du parc et se garder ce lieu si beau rien que pour nous.