by Marko Giljača | 3, Jun, 2018 | Stories
Along with the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), the monk seal (Monachus monachus) used to be a regular inhabitant of the Adriatic Sea. According to notes by Spiridion Brusina, a Croatian zoologist of the 19th century,...
by Marko Giljača | 3, Jun, 2018 | Stories
The area of Ston thanks to its geographical position, fertile fields, abundance of water and salinity, natural resources as well as a short peninsula which connects Pelješac with the main land, became a very important residence area for people. Solana dates back to...
by Marko Giljača | 3, Jun, 2018 | Stories
The 13th century was the time when Europe lived in constant conflict between its town-states, which were still preoccupied with the Crusades. It was a time when numerous armies were crossing European soil, destroying foreign towns and killing off their inhabitants....
by Marko Giljača | 3, Jun, 2018 | Stories
If another wonder could be added to the Seven Wonders of the World then the magnificent island of Mljet would certainly be on the shortlist. Mljet is one of the most beautiful islands along the Croatian Adriatic coastline, and as there are over 1,200 islands to choose...
by Marko Giljača | 3, Jun, 2018 | Stories
Whosoever claims Lokrum for his own personal pleasure shall be damned! The legend is associated with the founding of the Benedictine monastery on the island of Lokrum. According to this legend, a great fire erupted in Dubrovnik somewhere around the year 1023. The...
by Marko Giljača | 3, Jun, 2018 | Stories
Everyone that knows Dubrovnik, has also heard of the island of Lopud, and whoever knows Lopud, knows about Šunj as well. Šunj is a beautiful bay with a long sandy beach, surrounded by Mediterranean vegetation, located at the south-eastern side of the island of Lopud....
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