The Haludovo Hotel opened in 1972 under its original name, the ‘Penthouse Adriatic Club,’ owing to the fact that its owner was none other than Bob Guccione—founder of the American adult magazine and Playboy rival, Penthouse. Located in the town of Malinska on the Croatian island of Krk, the establishment is now in a state…
Croatia clearly demonstrates the ruin that can be triggered by a violent collapse in tourism within sectors dominated by large-scale hotel complexes—outsized constructions built to accommodate rapidly growing mass tourism. Ultimately, these estates turn into literal financial sinkholes, if only to maintain them. The Hotel Jadran, located in Tučepi in southern Croatia, is no exception…
Exploring the Željava Air Base, located on the border between Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, begins with a hunt for the invisible. After extensive research, we discovered the existence of abandoned aircraft within this former ultra-secret military structure, known by the code name ‘Object 505.’ Upon arrival, we pass through a village situated just a few hundred…
The Politička Škola Josip Broz Tito was once a prestigious center of learning for young communists in the region. Founded during the Yugoslav era, the school was dedicated to teaching politics, history, and economics according to communist ideologies. The school’s buildings were imposing and modern, reflecting the architecture of that time. However, following the fall…
With its appearance of a flying saucer washed up on the beach, this building immediately piques curiosity through its atypical architecture. Constructed between 1963 and 1964 in the town of Krvavica, the site was designed by architect Rikard Marasović. It once served as a maritime health center for children. Despite being abandoned since the late…