The Waterfalls of Plitvice

Currently, sixteen lakes are visible at the surface in Plitvice, but the number changes due to natural conditions. The unique feature of these lakes is the natural dams, called travertines, built by a combination of bacteria, algae, and moss. They are susceptible to outside conditions and grow up to one centimeter yearly. The lakes are known for their distinctive colors, from azure to green, grey, or sometimes blue, depending on the light and the organisms living inside. But most famous, of course, are the countless waterfalls, which bind the different lakes together and, at this moment, create a unique natural landscape.