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HISTORY AND CULTURE

Explore the history and culture of the island of Krk, called Insula aurea by the ancient Romans. This Adriatic gem in the Kvarner Bay entices explorers with its combination of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Our site guides you through the rich history of Krk, from cultural and historical monuments to impressive archaeological sites. Discover the island's traditions through colorful customs and dance performances by cultural and artistic societies. We invite you to explore Krk and its hidden gems, enjoying the combination of past and present.

Cultural and historical monuments

The Bollard – a monument to Pope John Paul II

Omišalj, Riva

Buč

Omišalj

Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Church of St. Anthony of Padua (13th/14th century)

Omišalj

Church of St. Helen

Omišalj

Church of St. Helen in the Valley (Sv. Jelena na Dolu) (12th/13th century)

Omišalj

Church of St. Joseph

Omišalj

Church of St. Nicholas (Sv. Nikola)

Glagolitic inscription – lintel of a portal, built into the house at Veli dvor 11

Omišalj

Upper Gate / Njivičina

Omišalj

Holy Spirit (Sveti Duh) cemetery and chapel

Kala

Njivice

Natural heritage

Explore the natural beauties of Krk, such as the mysterious Biserujka Cave, the forested Dubec Park, and the Vele Steni viewpoint, which offers a magnificent view of the island.

Lake Jezero

Njivice

Karst pond above Pesja Cove – Lokvica

Slatin Pond on Ćuf promontory

Njivice

Dubec Park

Omišalj

Biserujka Cave

Rudine

Dubec vantage point

Archaeological sites

Discover the past of Krk in the archaeological parks of Fulfinum Mirina and the sites of Fortičina, Mohorov and Poje, where every stone whispers the stories of ancient civilizations.

Church of St. Cyril and the Kurilovo site

Church of St. Quirinus

Fortičina

Omišalj, Omišaljski zaljev

Mohorov

Njivice

Municipium Flavium Fulfinum and Mirine

Omišalj, Uvala Sepan

Small island of Sveti Marko

Omišalj

Poje

Njivice

Village of St Martin and the Church of St. Lucy

Museums and galleries

Familiarize yourself with artworks and ethnographic collections that tell stories about ancient customs, art and life on the island.

Lapidarium Gallery

Omišalj, Put Dubca 19

Loža gallery

Omišalj, Put Dubca 21

Memorial Centre of Krk Folklore

Omišalj, Prikešte 20