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Uncover Top Cities in Croatia to Explore in 2023

Annual city honors in Croatia, marking the sixth year, took place at the Esplanade Hotel in the capital, Zagreb.

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Uncover Top Cities in Croatia to Explore in 2023

2023's Best Cities in Croatia: A Showdown of Urban Excellence

It's time to crown the Champions of Croatian urbanity! The sixth annual contest, organized by Jutarnji List, Gradonacelnik portal, and other partners, brings together the cities vying for the title of Croatia's best in various categories, including EU projects. This year's competition was held at the opulent Esplanade Hotel in Zagreb, with Dubrovnik and Rab shining brightest among the winners.

Dubrovnik's Double Celebration: Life's a Beach and Smart LivingMayor of Dubrovnik, Mate Frankovic, basked in the glory of winning two awards. "Six years of relentless hard work and a stellar team make this recognition well-deserved," Frankovic commented. Dubrovnik took home the award for the best big city in terms of quality of life, while also claiming the Smart City prize for leading advancements in digitization and smart technology applications.

Rab: Small but MightyNikola Grguric, the mayor of Rab, received the award for the best small city in terms of quality of life and economy. Gleaming with pride, Grguric shared, "This competition pushes us all to improve our communities, and I am incredibly proud of the efforts of our local entrepreneurs, associations, and clubs."

Varazdin: The Economic PowerhouseVarazdin triumphed in the category of economy, showing that size doesn't always matter. Deputy Mayor Miroslav Markovic highlighted the city's upcoming major investments, including a massive data center, Podravka tomato processing plant, and new facilities for MIV (Metal Industry Varazdin).

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Samobor: The Progress ChampionThe city of Samobor was recognized for its outstanding growth in the "greatest progress" category, with the award presented by Svetlana Tesic, head of the Mayors of Europe project in Brussels.

Cities Shining in Education, Demography, and Young PeopleVukovar and Umag rose to the top in the medium-sized cities category, while Cres shone like a star among small cities in the "Education, demography, social policy, and young people" categories.

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The Green and Digital Croatia ChampionsWith Zagreb leading the charge by securing €200 million in EU funds for city reconstruction, Croatian cities demonstrated their commitment to a greener, more connected future. The list of winners also includes projects contributing to the local community, cross-border cooperation, and advancements in science and innovation.

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  1. The 2023 contest for the best cities in Croatia featured Dubrovnik as a contender, showcasing its excellence in lifestyle, quality of life, and technology.
  2. In the finance category, Varazdin demonstrated its prowess with significant forthcoming investments, including a data center, industrial plants, and new facilities.
  3. This year's competition also highlighted Samobor's achievements in education-and-self-development, scientific innovation, and urban progress.
  4. Travelers considering a visit to Croatia should look for Vukovar and Umag in the medium-sized cities category, while Cres stands out in small cities for its focus on education, demography, and young people.
  5. With city reconstruction projects securing €200 million in EU funds, Zagreb will lead Croatia's push towards a greener, more connected future.
In the sixth annual installment of the competition, the celebration of top-tier urban areas in Croatia unfolded at the Esplanade Hotel, centrally located in the bustling city of Zagreb.

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