Plitvice Lakes

National Park, Croatia
Covering a spectacular expanse of almost 115 square miles (298sq km), Plitvice Lakes National Park in Croatia has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. It's celebrated for its 16 striking lakes, which are interconnected by a series of dramatic waterfalls that cascade down into a picturesque limestone canyon. The surrounding woodlands are renowned for their wildlife, including bears and wolves.