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1001 BTMs - #3 Eye of the Earth in Croatia

Located about an hour north of Split, Croatia, at the heart of the Cetina River source, lies the Eye of the Earth. I can’t say I’ve seen anything like it anywhere else in the world. 

The Cetina River source, also known as “Vrelo Cetine,” is located near the village of Cetina, in the foothills of the Dinara mountain range. Here are general directions from Dubrovnik to the Cetina River source:

  1. Take the A1 Highway (Autocesta A1):

    • Head northwest from Dubrovnik toward Split on the A1 Highway. The A1 is a well-maintained toll highway.
  2. Continue on A1 Towards Split:

    • Stay on the A1 Highway and continue toward Split.
  3. Exit onto D1:

    • Near the town of Šestanovac, take the exit onto the D1 road.
  4. Head toward Cetina:

    • Follow the signs and directions toward the village of Cetina.
  5. Arrive at Cetina River Source (Vrelo Cetine):

    • Once you reach Cetina, inquire locally or follow signs to the Cetina River source, known as Vrelo Cetine.
Eye of the Earth