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1.Did you know that there is a interesting connection between the tradition of the island of Krk and the number 7? For example, the 7th century, when Croats joined the Illyrian tribes of Liburnians and Japods, presents a real historical turning point. This is only one example for the significance of the number „seven“, here are some other: Krk was historically divided into seven castles (kastel) that nowadays present 7 districts. And these are: Omisalj, Malinska, Vrbnik, Dobrinj, Punat i Baska. 2.Did you know that the Romans, upon their arrival, found already developed town and implemented their buildings into the existing ones, keeping the old lay out? Today’s walls are mainly from the Middle Ages, and sections next to the Franciscan Monastery, castle and the coast date from the times of the times of Roman settleme ... read more

1. Apart from the legends about the giants, there are also those about the fairies which are related to Istria. Such is the one about the building of the Arena in Pula . According to the legend, one night, the fairies had decided to build their own town, Divić town, and they carried the stones from Učka throughout the whole night, carefully putting them together. When at dawn the time came to put a roof on the Arena, they were interrupted by a rooster. When it crowed, the fairies ran away so that the people wouldn't see them and that is how the Arena remained roofless. 2. Attila is a name often mentioned in Istrian legends as well as how he had burned many villages with his army. The one about his death, based on his ... read more

1.The small island of Košljun (near Krk) is located in the Punat Bay, 800 m away from Punat. Its range is slightly bigger than one thousand meters and the vegetation is exuberant. The highest point is at 6 meters above the sea. There are 540 species of plants and mushrooms registered in this area and there are no lizards and snakes on the island. 2.Košljun is dominated by the Franciscan monastery. The world’s smallest Bible is one of the items displayed in the museum. Its surface is one square centimetre. 3.There is a legend on how Košljun came to being - a long time ago this area was not covered with the sea; it was a field owned by brothers and one of those brothers was blind. They worked together on the land. During the division ... read more

1.Zrce, the island of Pag, Novalja - a well-known summer destination often referred to as the Croatian Ibiza. There are numerous coffee shops on the beach and three open air clubs (Papaya, Aquarius and Kalypso) which offer whole-night entertainment until the early morning hours. 2.Pudarica, the island of Rab, Barbat - an excellent Santos club open throughout the whole night on a beach 2 km away from the town of Barbat. Party is guaranteed. 3. Girandella , Rabac - an attractive beach, an ideal destination for the younger population looking for entertainment, sports and nightlife. House and techno music festivals take place every year, welcoming numerous local and international DJs. The most famous ones are the Sunrise Festival and Rabac Summer Festival. 4.Bacvice, ... read more

First story: Until 1632, when four village parishes were founded, the area of Labin parish was considerably larger than today. The villages are: Skitača, Sv. Lovreč, Sv. Martin and Sv. Nedjelja. Apart from the diminished area of jurisdiction, the Labin parish also had less income. Therefore, laments were directed towards the bishop and Venice mentioning pauperization of the parish of Labin (town close to Rabac , Istria ) by this change, quoting that the parish was “submitted to hunger and destruction”. Pastor Giovanni Battista Toscan Cargnel was one of the pastors moaning the sad destiny of the Labin parish for a very long time. It is interesting to mention his will: he left behind 3 houses, herds of cattle, 8 bags of ducats and other gold coins, 2 parcels of... read more