[43], The Plitvice Lakes are today one of the most frequently visited tourist attractions in Croatia. In geological terms, the actual phenomena molding the Plitvice Lakes are quite young. For the precipitation, the water saturation level needs to be higher than 3. After traversing the Velebit mountain range travelers reach the Croatian karst plains of Lika. In 1890, the tradesman Ante Devčić from Senj built the first hotel with a restaurant at Prošćansko jezero. 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. Photo about Plitvice Lakes National Park with turquoise lake in Croatia. In 1527, the Croatian Parliament elected the Habsburg monarch Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria as the new king of Croatia in the hope of resources to ward of the Ottoman advance. Dolomite rock is slightly harder than limestone. Velika Kaskada (Great Cascade) at Plitvice … At the Upper Lakes several little lakes have formed parallel to each other and a rather shallow water flow can be observed. The 16 lakes are separated into an upper and lower cluster formed by runoff from the mountains, descending from an altitude of 636 to 503 m (2,087 to 1,650 ft) over a distance of some 8 kilometres (5.0 mi), aligned in a south–north direction. The Plitvice Lakes area has always been regarded as part of the historic regions of Lika and Kordun. The farmers used stakes (Croatian. Plitvice features a series of 16 lakes with colors ranging between azure, turquoise, and emerald. Each year, more than 1 million visitors are recorded. In 1871, the famous Croatian politician Eugen Kvaternik was killed north of the lakes at Rakovica. The protected area extends over 296.85 square kilometres (73,350 acres). Ce grand Parc national, inscrit au Patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO, englobe une succession de 16 lacs dont la figuration est tout à fait particulière. Sur routard.com, retrouvez les meilleures photos de voyage des internautes. Je vous mets ci-dessous quelques photos supplémentaires, histoire de vous donner envie de vous y rendre. From an aerial perspective, significant differences between the terrain of the Upper and the Lower Plitvice Lakes can be observed. Les cascades de Plitvice. In a natural environment, carbonic acid (H2CO3) is formed by the dissolution of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air or from rainwater (H2O). The areas of the neighborly tribes of the Pannonians, the Liburnians and Dalmatians were united into the province of Dalmatia. From this place onwards to the lakes, the water masses are referred to as Matica (English for water current, can also mean root or origin). Dalmatia and Lika fell under the rule of Napoleon, who founded the Illyrian provinces. Plitvice is absolutely amazing, and I highly recommend visiting, if you’re ever in Croatia. These naturally created barriers decelerate and dam the waters, thus forming lakes. Nous publions sur facebook, twitter et toutes les 2 semaines, on envoie même un petit mail avec les meilleurs articles. According to a tale, a hajduk named Novaković was thrown off his horse into this lake. 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. A distinctive feature of the Plitvice lakes is the fact that they do not represent separated, stationary waters. Avant même de voyager en Croatie, le parc national de Plitvice était sur ma liste des choses à voir absolument dans le monde. Bienvenue sur notre blog de voyage, où vous trouverez nos récits, conseils et photographies de voyages, au gré des destinations vers lesquelles nous nous envolons régulièrement. At the Lower Lakes higher concentrations are measured (5.15 mg/L). Il y a aussi une autre bonne surprise à Plitivice. The national park was founded in 1949 and is in the mountainous karst area of central Croatia, at the border to Bosnia and Herzegovina. are Mračna Cave (160 m), Vila Jezerkinje Cave (104 m) and Golubnjača at Homoljačko Field (153 m). Les lacs supérieurs sont composés d'un ensemble de 12 lacs et d'une multitude de cascades. The Band-e Amir lakes within the Hindu Kush mountain range form a similar system of lakes and dams, though diverging tufa formation processes prevail. Generally, the following could be said: The colder the water, the higher the quantity of dissolved calcium hydrogencarbonate. These activities used to be accompanied by drinks and dances, particularly during the evenings. The Lower Lakes, however, are much larger and virtually drill their path through the rock. [41][42] In 1998, the national park was removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger. Tufa sediments have been formed from the Pleistocene onwards in sinkholes or depressed areas between the surrounding mountains. Voilà, le décor est posé et ce sera comme ça toute la journée : des eaux limpides, des lacs d’un bleu à tomber, des cascades en veux tu en voilà tout ça au milieu d'une foret dense et d'une palette de vert incroyable. The seat is located in Korenica. Sedimentations of minerals from the water that typically consolidate on moss or on the underground of the lakes. Vous ne m’en voudrez pas, je n’ai pas noté les noms de ces cascades. Upon reaching hard rock, rivers emerge on the surface. 08-2015 Plitvice Lakes National Park 10.JPG 3,888 × 2,592; 5.61 MB This was the highest governing organ of the anti-fascist movement in Croatia during World War II. Within the rivers and lakes, the water temperature rises up to 20 °C (68 °F). The complex processes of dissolution and sedimentation of limestone require specific climatic preconditions. Comparable phenomena to those prevailing at the Plitvice Lakes exist at Rastoke (Slunj), at the Krka National Park, at the rivers Una and the Pliva in Bosnia and Herzegovina and at the Krushuna Falls in Bulgaria. Older, hardened sediments. 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. The Plitvice Lakes national park is heavily forested, mainly with beech, spruce, and fir trees, and features a mixture of Alpine and Mediterranean vegetation. At the ground of Lake Kozjak a constant yearly sedimentation of 0,8 millimeters during the past 3,000 years has been ascertained. After the war, the Plitvice Lakes were among the first areas to be cleared of mines and renovated, although some of the more remote areas in the park are suspected still to contain landmines. [citation needed]. On s'explique. 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 Up to now, little has been known about these unexplored courses. During the following decades, preservation efforts reached a deadlock. Another unique and distinctive feature are the natural factors, particularly the influences of the vegetation in the process of sedimentation. The national park is located at the national route D1 Zagreb–Split between Slunj and Korenica in the vicinity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mosses, algae and water plants play a major role in forming the unique landscape of the Plitvice Lakes and its tufa barriers. One of the highlights of Croatia, Plitvice National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At the springs this saturation level is about 1. Scientists have so far identified 1,267 different types of plants belonging to the 109 species so far recorded in the area of the national park. 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. The leading scientist arguing for this theory was Ivo Pevalek. The particular geographic position of the Plitvice Lakes and the specific climate features contributed to the emergence of many natural phenomena and a rich biodiversity within this area. Due to the apparent risk of mines, the park was even put on the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger during the war years. Hello ! According to a legend, a roma (gypsy) drowned in this lake while fishing. [18] Since sedimentation only occurs under warm, humid climate conditions, these phenomena have only been occurring since the end of the last ice age. Size. Et aujourd’hui, nous allons vous en présenter une autre : les cascades et les lacs de Plitvice, classés au patrimoine de l’Unesco depuis 1979 ! However, this is only the case on the surface. Due to constant changes it is not even possible to pursue individual analyses of single lakes. On June 14, 1943 one of the founding sessions of the National Anti-Fascist Council of the People's Liberation of Croatia (ZAVNOH) took place at Plitvice Lakes. In 1493, not far away from the Plitvice Lakes a decisive battle in Croatian history between the Austrian and Ottoman Empire took place. In contrast, limestone rock is more compact and massive, but has a higher water permeability.[9]. 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). During the 6th century, Avars settled in this region, which were accompanied by the Croats. Derrière ce blog de voyage se cachent Manue & Seb. Plitvice Lakes National Park (Croatian: Nacionalni park Plitvička jezera, colloquially Plitvice, pronounced [plîtʋitse]) is one of the oldest and largest national parks in Croatia. Today, only ancient wall remnants of this building (Croatian gradina) exist. The Upper Lakes in the south predominantly consist of dolomite rock. 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The altitude drop from the first lake to the last is 133 metres (436 feet).[14]. [28], The wider area of the national park is one of the last areas in Europe in which a great number of wild brown bears and wolves can be found. The general average annual temperature is 7.9 °C (46 °F). The municipality is part of Lika-Senj County. Limestone or dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2) mainly consists of calcite (CaCO3), which is not very soluble in water. Entrance. In March 1991 it became the scene of the Plitvice Lakes incident (also called the "Plitvice Bloody Easter"), the first armed confrontation of the Croatian War of Independence that resulted in fatalities. [44], The preservation of old customs and traditions is of high significance for the local population. The water at the influx to the Plitvice Lakes is defined as pure from an analytical point of view. Le parc naturel, site classé UNESCO est la pure représentation du Paradis sur terre. Inspired designs on t-shirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Most lake names stem from true events.[9][46][47]. These climatic conditions prevail due to the Velebit mountain range, which acts as a climatic separator between the coastal region and the Lika high plateau. Miles and Love est un blog de voyage et de photos coécrit par Manue & Seb. Photosynthesis activities of algae and mosses in conjunction with the water, however, foster the crystallization of sediments due to the extraction of carbon dioxide. Nature formed shallow basins (Croatian pličina or plitvak, plitko means shallow), which have been filled with water.