Cultural heritage on the island of Krk

Cultural heritage on the island of Krk

The Island of Krk is full of cultural and historical monuments, hushed witnesses of a turbulent past scattered from the centre of the settlements to secluded hills and remote bays. You can sightsee the richness of tradition and history of this area in several museums and ethnographic collections, whilst its galleries present works of art by both local artists and others from around the world.

  • Baška, Jurandvor 148/A

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • This is one of the oldest records in the Croatian (old Croatian) language that made this small village famous...
  • Baška, Jurandvor 148/A

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements..., Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections..., Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • St. Lucy’s abbey in Jurandvor near Baška was built on the foundations of an ancient 4th century farm...
  • Krk, Vela placa 1

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • At the western entrance to Vela placa (the main square of Krk) we can find a square tower known as the Torrion...
  • Dobrinj

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • Under the interesting horse’s head, two openings in the stone can be seen on Dobrinjska placa...

Sršići

Close to Malinska

Sršići

Close to Malinska

  • Malinska

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The village of Sršići was first mentioned in the 15th century in a gift from Prince Ivan Frankopan. It is located about 2 km east of Malinska...
  • Baška, Jurandvor 148/A

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • The author of the polyptych is Paolo Veneziano, and it was created around 1340. Apart from St. Lucy and scenes from her life,..
  • Krk

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • Visitors to Košljun, a small island with very rich and varied vegetation, can see four very interesting museums and collections...
  • Dobrinj, Dobrinj 79

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • The stonework by an unknown author was created in 1738 and represents a male face...
  • Krk, Obala hrvatske mornarice 5

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • These were originally located in the walls of the bishop's court and represented the southern end of the Kardo...
  • Dobrinj

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • At the beginning of the steps that lead from Dobrinjska placa (square) to the park (Jardin) is an interesting stone figure...
  • Malinska

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Not far from the village of Strilčići, next to the road leading to the ferry port of Valbiska, in the forest you will find the remains of the St. Nicholas’ chapel...
  • Malinska

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • This was built in 1672 at the bequest of a priest, Ivan Sršić, and it was renovated at the beginning of the 20th century...
  • Punat, Stara Placa 1

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • As part of the Interpretation Centre, located in the old core of Punat, is the permanent exhibition of traditional olive oil production...
  • Dobrinj

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • Threshing floors (gumno) are round, open dry-stone buildings in which grain was once threshed. Several of them have been preserved in the Dobrinj area...
  • Malinska, Obala 36

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • This is located in the centre of Malinska, on the shore. From May to October, it displays exhibitions by famous Croatian artists...

Dolova

Close to Dobrinj

Dolova

Close to Dobrinj

  • Dobrinj

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The abandoned village of Dolova is located between Kras and Dobrinj, and was first mentioned in 1780...
  • Njivice

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • This church was built in the Romanesque style and dates back to the 12th century. It is located in the area of Glavah...
  • Garica

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Built in the Romanesque style, it probably dates back to the 12th or 13th century. It can be reached from a marked hiking trail, and is located on a 255 m high hill...
  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The only church on the island of Krk to be dedicated to St. Christopher, the patron saint of travellers...

Zagradine Fortress

Close to Krk

Zagradine Fortress

Close to Krk

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The fortress is located above the Ponikve Lake, north of the town of Krk. The walls of this fortress are several hundred metres long...
  • Risika

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Next to the Frankopan’s Gradec castle stand the remains of the chapel of the Holy Spirit. It is assumed that this was the church of St. Nicholas, built in 1323...
  • Njivice

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Next to the lake, in the area of the former village of Plužine, are the remains of St. George’s church. The headstone of this church with its 1530 Glagolitic dating...
  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Built in the Romanesque style, it is located on a small hill below the Zakam peak, northwest of Baška...
  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The remains of the Church of the Holy Spirit can be seen on a hill above Baška, next to St. John’s Church and the old Baška Castle...
  • Punat, Put Svete Trojice 9

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • This parish church was built from 1767 to 1777, and due to a growth in population was expanded twice. The church has a baptistery, organ, a variety of relics and a number of paintings and statues of saints...
  • Sveti Vid - Miholjice, Sveti Vid - Miholjice 103A

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • A collection of objects found within the early Christian church complex, Cickini, is located in Sveti Vid - Miholjice near Malinska in the Peknjica building...
  • Omišalj, Prikešte 20

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • This was inaugurated as part of the 1st edition of the Krk Folklore Festival, with the aim of preserving, presenting and bringing value to the cultural heritage of the island of Krk...
  • Omišalj, Put Dubca 21

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • Another in a series of small art oases that can be found in Omišalj. You can see exhibitions of works of art, paintings, photographs…
  • Omišalj, Put Dubca 19

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • This little gem of Omišalj's past emerges in the very centre of Omišalj, in the shade of the bell tower of the parish church. In addition to its stone exhibits, some of which date back to Roman times...
  • Baška, Kralja Zvonimira 114

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • An exhibition program of prominent Croatian and foreign artists will be available at the Zvonimir Gallery in Baška, from May to October.
  • Punat, Klančić 18

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • Located in the centre of Punat, with its stone walls and old, original toš (stone olive mill), this Gallery provides a unique ambience in which renowned...
  • Krk

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • The square can be found at the highest point of the historic centre of the town of Krk. Right next to the square was once the northern (upper) city gate, which at the time of ancient Rome was used as...
  • Krk

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • This tower is located on the southwestern part of the city walls. Prince Nikola Frankopan IV had it built in 1407, as can be seen by the coat of arms and inscription carved onto...
  • Krk, J. J. Strossmayera 2

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • The gallery's program includes exhibitions of various types of art (sculpture, painting, photography, graphic, video, various installations...)
  • Punat

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • South of Punat, on Cape Negrit or Tranjevo, as the inhabitants of Punat call it, are the remains of the church of St. Nicholas dating back to the 13th century...
  • Omišalj

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • On the islet of Sveti Marko, next to Krk Bridge, we can find the remains of a Byzantine castrum (fortress). At this point, the fort had a tactical position and kept an eye on potential attacks from the mainland as well as the coastal sea route...
  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • This church is only reachable by boat or walking along the trails. It is located on the high ground of St. Nicholas’ Cape, south of Baška...
  • Krk, Trg krčkih glagoljaša 3

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • This church belonged to the former Benedictine monastery, which was located here until the middle of the 15th century. By the middle of the 19th century it was dedicated to St. Michael...
  • Krk, Vela placa

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • The main square of Krk, Vela placa or Platea magna, was first mentioned in 1263. In the Middle Ages, it hosted a town hall and a courtroom, and during the Renaissance, it was a place for trade...
  • Vrbnik

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Southeast of Vrbnik, in the bay of Sv. Juraj, are the remains of a medieval church which is thought to have been built in the 12th or 13th century. The oldest record of its existence is from 1453...
  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • This church is located in the former settlement of Bosar in Mala Luka near Baška, and was once part of the monastery of St. Nicholas, which was located there until the 16th century...
  • Stara Baška

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The medieval church of Kraj (former name for Stara Baška) is located on a hill about a hundred metres east of Zala beach, and probably dates back to the 13th century...
  • Vrbnik

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Archaeological research indicates that the site has been inhabited since ancient times. According to the construction style, the church itself dates back to a period from the 11th to the 13th centuries, which makes it...
  • Punat

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The remains of the Romanesque church of St. George are located a few kilometres south of Punat, on the Mala Kras site. Similar to the Kanajt site...

Kornić homeland ethnographic collection

Close to the town of Krk

Kornić homeland ethnographic collection

Close to the town of Krk

  • Kornić, Kamenica 16

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • A traditional house from the 19th century is decorated in an ethnographic exhibition depicting everyday life from that time. The collection consists of more than 700 exhibits...
  • Omišalj

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The remains of Fortičina Fort are located above Omišalj bay in a strategically important position for the control of the port and the settlement of Omišalj. Traces of the old fortress and towers...
  • Malinska, Dubašljanska 29

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • In the middle of the 19th century, the new parish church of St. Apollinaris was built on the site where the Mother of God of Carmel chapel once stood. It inherited its function from the old...

The walls of Krk

In the town of Krk

The walls of Krk

In the town of Krk

  • Krk

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The walls of Krk are preserved almost entirely, and their oldest parts date back to the distant past. According to archaeological excavations it is assumed that they date back to the 3rd century BC...
  • Krk, Petra Žgaljića 25A

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • The Benedictine monastery is located along the edge of the Trg glagoljaša Square, in the northern part of the town of Krk. The history of the monastery dates back to the 13th century...
  • Krk, Jurja Križanića 16

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • On the Trg glagoljaša Square in the town of Krk, we can find the monastery and church of St. Francis. These are mentioned in various scriptures starting from the 13th century...
  • Krk

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The Ježevac campsite on a slight elevation contains the remains of a little medieval church on the south-western side of the town of Krk. According to the style of construction, its origins lie in the 12th or 13th century, but there are indications that it
  • Krk, Frankopanska 1A

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • The inhabitants of the island of Krk are accompanied by a long maritime tradition. Here, besides the multimedia content, you can become acquainted with part of this tradition and the history of...
  • Kras

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • This partially preserved church dates back to the Middle Ages and was built in the Romanesque style. Its construction is evidenced by a Glagolitic endowment from 1230...
  • Dobrinj, Dobrinj 82

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • Peter Infeld opened a gallery in the 1990s in the very centre of Dobrinj, in the former home of seafarer, Franjo Vušković...

Corinthia – Bosar

Close to Baška

Corinthia – Bosar

Close to Baška

  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • East of Baška, between the two deep bays of Vela and Mala Luka, appear the Sokol Peninsula and the Bosar area...

Mira Site

Close to Baška

Mira Site

Close to Baška

  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The remains of a sacral building from the 5th century were discovered along the road, between Jurandvor and Baška. The discovery happened suddenly...

St. Peter's church in Gabonjin

Close to Malinska

St. Peter's church in Gabonjin

Close to Malinska

  • Gabonjin

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • The village of Gabonjin is located close to Dobrinj. Apart from being a pleasant recreation area and an interesting educational walk along the 200-metre long trail up the hill...
  • Dobrinj

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • St. Stephen’s parish church, which was mentioned for the first time at the same time as the village, in 1100, has been reconstructed a number of times, and according to the Glagolitic inscription...
  • Baška, Kružna ulica 17

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • Built in 1482 and located in the centre of Baška. Its interior hides paintings by Celestin Medović...
  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • The plateau in front of the church provides a breath taking view over Baška and the neighbouring islands...

Draga wells

Close to Baška

Draga wells

Close to Baška

  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • Wells are not just containers for rain and snow, but are also very specific and unique in architectural terms...

Mrgari

Close to Baška

Mrgari

Close to Baška

  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • Impressive stone “flowers”. Mrgari are dry stonewall buildings intended for the occasional collection and sorting of sheep...

Baška’s Glagolitic Alphabet Trail

In Baška and its surroundings

Baška’s Glagolitic Alphabet Trail

In Baška and its surroundings

  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • Baška’s Glagolitic Alphabet Trail will take you through the idyllic scenery of the Baška Valley, as well as along picturesque stone streets and a number of other natural beauties...
  • Baška, Ulica kralja Zvonimira 28

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

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  • Baška, Kralja Zvonimira 114

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • The church was built in 1723 in the centre of Baška and has a large and interesting altar piece by Franjo Jurić...

Baška Castle

Close to Baška

Baška Castle

Close to Baška

  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Baška Castle was mentioned for the first time in written documents as Besca in 1232...
  • Krk, Ribarska 7

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • The mosaic is well preserved and depicts a marine mythological scene...

The Krk Inscription

In the town of Krk

The Krk Inscription

In the town of Krk

  • Krk, Dr. Dinka Vitezića 5

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • The Krk Inscription stone slab was found built into the building in dr. Dinko Vitezić Street...
  • Krk, Vela Placa 8

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Just fifteen metres wide, the space provides a display of the town’s expansion over more than two thousand years...
  • Krk, Alojzija Stepinca 8

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements..., Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • The Castle located on Kamplin Square was erected by the Frankopan noble family over several centuries and generations...
  • Krk, Trg Kamplin

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • A unique area in the town that has been used for different purposes throughout its history...

Votive cross on Fumak

Close to Malinska

Votive cross on Fumak

Close to Malinska

  • Porat

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • The sign in Porat will direct you towards a pleasant walk or bike ride to the cross that is 1.5 kilometres away and from which, on a sunny day, a breath taking view...
  • Malinska

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The bell tower of St. Apollinaris’ church that was first mentioned in 1153 stands alone today...

Archaeological site Cickini

Close to Malinska

Archaeological site Cickini

Close to Malinska

  • Malinska

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • In a dense forest close to Malinska, above the main road leading from Omišalj towards Krk, there is an important archaeological site...
  • Omišalj, Put Dubca 21

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • In a three-naved Romanesque Basilica dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, which was first mentioned in 1213 and found in the centre of the square, it would be interesting to take a look at the triptych...

All Saints Church in Sužan

Close to Dobrinj

All Saints Church in Sužan

Close to Dobrinj

  • Sužan

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • This was built in 1514 under the patronage of the All Saints Brotherhood, and masses were served there until 1927 when the new...
  • Čižići

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • At the site of St. Peter, which also includes the bay of the same name, the most prominent place is occupied by the remains of St. Peter’s Church...

Church of St. Vitus

Close to Dobrinj

Church of St. Vitus

Close to Dobrinj

  • Sveti Vid Dobrinjski

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • Close to Dobrinj, in the village of St. Vitus, stands the church of the same name, which is the pride of the people of Dobrinj and Vrbnik...
  • Vrbnik, Placa Vrbničkog statuta 4

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • The exhibited replica of the printing machine will try to evoke the way in which Glagolitic books were printed in this area in the 16th century...

Gradec

Close to Vrbnik

Gradec

Close to Vrbnik

  • Risika

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The hidden remains in the island’s interior. An ancient 12th century fortress was the place from which Krk’s noble Frankopan family originated...
  • Risika

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Remains of the small church after which this area was named are found on the peninsula...
  • Vrbnik, Placa Vrbničkog statuta 4

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • This ethnographic collection is mainly made up of items donated by the Neda Trinajstić family: old photographs, furniture, copper utensils...
  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements..., Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections..., Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • The church was built in 1514, where a dual old Christian church with a baptistery had been 1500 years ago...
  • Punat

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Vrbnik

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • This church is located on the highest part of Vrbnik and was first mentioned in 1325 in the Statute of the Fraternity of St. John the Baptist...
  • Milohnići

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements..., Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • Small like a box of matches, but monumental as a cathedral...

Krk’s Cathedral

In the town of Krk

Krk’s Cathedral

In the town of Krk

  • Krk, Antuna Mahnića 27

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • Krk’s Cathedral is actually a complex of several sacral facilities. The base is an early Christian basilica built in the 5th century on the site of Roman thermae...
  • Baška, Batomalj 59

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • Batomalj, above which the over 600 year-old sanctuary of the Mother of God of Gorica can be found, is located on the opposite side of Jurandvor...
  • Malinska, Porat 28

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections..., Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • Monastery in Porat has existed more than 500 years according to some written documents. Monks and members of RC Third Order lived there before 1480...
  • Krk, Antuna Mahnića

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • In the 12th century, a rare, and in these parts unique, two storey Romanesque church was built next to the cathedral...
  • Krk, Košljun

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections..., Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • The islet of Košljun is a unique cultural and historical place that should be visited during your stay on the Island of Krk...
  • Vrbnik, Placa Vrbničkog statuta 4

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • Contains a valuable heritage collected and left to the town by Ivan Vitezić, Krk’s bishop and his brother Dr. Dinko Vitezić...
  • Krk, Glavotok 74

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • Glavotok (from “glava otoka” meaning island’s head) is a small place emerged in the surroundings of the Franciscan monastery of St. Mary...
  • Omišalj

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Early Christian basilica from the 5th century and the Roman Municipality of Fulfinum.

St. Donatus’ Church in Kornić

Close to the town of Krk

St. Donatus’ Church in Kornić

Close to the town of Krk

  • Kornić, Dunat 50

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements..., Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • A small church worthy of pause...
  • Punat

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • The church of St. Rochus, built in 1855 stands on Mala Placa in Punat. The altar of the church is decorated with statues of the Mother of God and St. Rochus, as well as...

Paprate near Risika

Close to Vrbnik

Paprate near Risika

Close to Vrbnik

  • Risika

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Not far from Vrbnik are the remains of old abandoned houses that are known today as the village of Grmovićevo Selo.
  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The existence of this chapel was first recorded in 1527...
  • Omišalj

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • In Blatna Bay, near Omišalj, are the remains of a late antique building. Although until recently it was believed to be the remains of a church, new research has shown..
  • Lakmartin

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • This settlement was characterised by its scattered houses, so its remains can be found...
  • Vrbnik

  • Type of a site: Museums, galleries, ethnographic collections...

  • The church lodge serves as an exhibition space where you can view art photographs with religious motifs related to Vrbnik...
  • Šilo

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The fortress dates back to the 6th century and served as a lookout point for maritime traffic surveillance...
  • Soline

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The church was first mentioned in 1597 and it is stated that it belonged to the order of Franciscans from Krk...

Salatić Castle near Vrh

Close to the town of Krk

Salatić Castle near Vrh

Close to the town of Krk

  • Vrh

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • West of Krk, below the village of Salatići, are the remains known by the people as "Salatić Castle"...

The Mill on Rakovik Stream

Close to Dobrinj

The Mill on Rakovik Stream

Close to Dobrinj

  • Dobrinj

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The area of Dobrinj region was once proud of the large number of mills built there. Today, they are all abandoned and overgrown with forest...

The Chapel of St. Jacob near Lakmartin

Close to the town of Krk

The Chapel of St. Jacob near Lakmartin

Close to the town of Krk

  • Lakmartin

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • On the site where the settlements of Vela and Mala Ponikva used to be, are the remains of the chapel of St. Jacob...
  • Lakmartin

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • This chapel had the designation of curate church, which means that mass celebrations took place there and it had its own curate (chaplain)...
  • Tribulje

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Driving along the road between Rasopasno and Solin, you have the opportunity to stop along the road and, after a short walk, visit the remains of the church of St. Helen, protector of the poor...
  • Jurandvor

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • Inside, a wooden altar from the mature Baroque period is of particular note, as well as a pre-altarpiece on which the motif...
  • Vrbnik

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • This single-nave church was built in the 6th century and is characterised by an apse protruding to the east...
  • Omišalj

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • The Venetians built the fortress in a key position, where the distance between the island of Krk and the mainland is the smallest, therefore giving it complete control...
  • Omišalj

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • The Dubec water tower, which is also a symbol of the progress of construction on the island of Krk, gives Omišalj a recognisable aspect. During its construction, carved stone was used allowing it...
  • Krk

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • The name Krušija comes from the Italian term "corso" which means flow. Here a well can be found that served as a source of potable water as well as...

Archaeological site Mir

Close to Stara Baška

Archaeological site Mir

Close to Stara Baška

  • Stara Baška

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Here we can find the remains of Roman thermae dating back to the period between the 4th and the end of the 6th century...

Semenje

Close to Malinska

Semenje

Close to Malinska

  • Malinska

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • At the intersection of the roads from Omišalj towards Krk and from the area of Dobrinj to Dubašnica are the remains of the abandoned village of Semenje. The name of this village comes from the local word "semenj" which means...
  • Kras

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • In the vicinity of Kras, the highest settlement on the island of Krk, a number of signs will direct you to Vela Gromača...
  • Baška

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • Along the road leading to the area of Zarok, on a small wooded hill, is the chapel of St. Michael built in the 16th century...
  • Sužan

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • It was built in the 14th century and is the oldest church in the area. It was part of the endowment of Prince Ivan Frankopan, who later bequeathed it to his servant from Omišalj...

Miholjice

Close to Malinska

Miholjice

Close to Malinska

  • Malinska

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • One of the houses in Miholjice is located along the main road of the island of Krk, just before the entrance to Malinska. If you go deeper into the forest, you will come across several more houses...

Mali and Veli Kaslir

Close to Punat

Mali and Veli Kaslir

Close to Punat

  • Punat

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • These fortresses were built by Ilyrians so that they could defend their settlements more easily. This is where the name Kaslir comes from, meaning fortress...
  • Omišalj

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • The tower was first mentioned in 1685, but due to the Romanesque style of construction, it is assumed that it was built much earlier...
  • Vrbnik

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • The glagolitic inscription on the side wall tells us that the chapel was built by the priest Martin Vitezić in 1561...

Beli

Close to the town of Krk

Beli

Close to the town of Krk

  • Kornić

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Taking the narrow trail that starts from Kornić, you will come across the remains of the settlement of Beli after a twenty-minute walk, in the area of Kućine...
  • Omišalj

  • Type of a site:

  • It was built outside the former Omišalj castle, on the way to St. Mark’s fortress...

Chapel of St. Anastasia near Vrh

Close to the town of Krk

Chapel of St. Anastasia near Vrh

Close to the town of Krk

  • Krk

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • On the north-western part of the town of Krk, between the villages of Kosići and Salatići, you can find the remains of the chapel of St. Anastasia...

Mošuna near Batomalj

Close to Baška

Mošuna near Batomalj

Close to Baška

  • Batomalj

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • A mošuna is a dry-stone shepherd's building that was once used to keep sheep...
  • Dobrinj

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • It is also popularly known as St. Anthony’s church, and its interior is adorned with paintings above the altar depicting hell, purgatory and heaven...
  • Vrbnik

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • It was built in 1671 by four priests from Vrbnik who determined that it should belong to their family until the fifth generation...
  • Krk

  • Type of a site: Archaeological sites and remains of churches, fortresses, settlements...

  • Not far from the entrance to the town of Krk, close to the go-kart circuit, is one of the few scattered estates from the former settlement of Lizer...
  • Omišalj, Put Dubca 26

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • As early as 1458, it is mentioned that the chapel was demolished, being rebuilt by Nikola Bozanić, whose family continued...
  • Vrbnik

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • Its interior is adorned with an altarpiece depicting the baptism of John the Baptist on the River Jordan...
  • Batomalj

  • Type of a site: Churches, monasteries, chapels

  • It was built in the 17th century and is believed to have been built by a priest, Nikola Krstinić, close to his home...
  • Omišalj

  • Type of a site: Other sites

  • It was named after the Latin word for cemetery, coemeterium and in the Middle Ages it was customary to pray against the plague here.

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