In the heart of the beautiful – and Croatia’s biggest Island – Cres, perched high upon a cliff lies a very unique village. Lubenice is a place of unique charm and beauty. I was there back in 2001 and this summer I wanted to make a stop to see if it was still the same….
Category: croatia
Croatians in the processes of the Venetian Inquisition
Croatians in the processes of the Venetian Inquisition: 4 interesting cases
Konoba Zoglov, Vis Island
Summer lunch at traditional tavern Zoglov on Vis Island
Round Table on Stojan Janković and his Legacy
Round Table on Stojan Janković and his Legacy in Croatian history
Benkovac Fair, July 2023
Visiting Benkovac fair in July 2023
Gospa od Tarca
Gospa od Tarca pilgrimage in Kornati National Park
Strange Croatian Origins of Painter Franz Seraph Stirnbrand
German painter Franz Seraph Stirnbrand was of unknown Croatian origin
History of Peka
The history and origins of Croatian peka through archaeological and historical sources
Winter Hiking in Croatia – Manojlovac Waterfalls
Winter hiking in Croatia visiting Manojlovac waterfalls at Krka National Park
Interesting Sarcophagus in Zadar Museum
An interesting sarcophagus recently found in Zadar with bones of a local recluse Georgius
How a 17th Ct. Peruvian Volcano Eruption Influenced Croatian Lands
How a 17th Ct. Peruvian volcano eruption Influenced Croatian lands through various sources and some curious connections with plague and military operations.
The Nightingales of Zadar – Brothers Antonio and Gaetano Pini-Corsi
Interesting story of two brothers from Zadar who made an career as opera singers in Italy at the turn of the century.
Vampire of Kringa
Visiting the graveyard of Kringa in search of a legend of Jure Grando – the first recorded person known to have come back from the dead.
Hotel Emotheo in Imotski
My first visit and inspection to boutique Hotel Emotheo in charming Imotski town.
Forgotten Dalmatia Exhibition
Split’s Maritime Museum recently played host to an exhibition of old documents, organized by Igor Goleš, a local authority on postcards and the author of several monographs on the historic postcards of Dalmatia.