NATURE
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Climate
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The climate in Vrbnik on the island Krk
is typical Mediterranean, with mild rainy winters,
pleasant springs and autumns and hot, dry summers.
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Winds
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In
Vrbnik blow at the most frequent Bora, Jugo and Maestral.
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Sea temperature
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In
the winter the surface temperature in Vrbnik is about 10°C, in spring the sea
starts to warm up and the temperature rises up to 18°C. In the summer
months the sea temperature rises up to 25°C. The bath season lasts from
mid of May to the end of September.
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Air temperature
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The average air temperature in January is about 6°C in July 27°C and in
September 20°C. The summer temperatures in July and August rise up to
35°C. You can find a detailed and current weather forecast for the
island
Krk on
Weather Vrbnik island Krk Croatia.
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Spring in Vrbnik island Krk Croatia
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The beautiful landscape, which is
scattered by medical herbs, flowers and conifer forest, makes Vrbnik
on island Krk, particularly in the
spring to a
healthy environment. In Mai the air
smells of sage and in June of wild flowers.
What about of spending a few days in Vrbnik on island Krk? Perhaps one of the long
weekends in spring would offer a good opportunity for a visit.
Particularly in spring Vrbnik has its attractions as a popular vacation
goal: the mild climate and the clean, not overfilled beaches offer the
optimal conditions for beautiful, restful days of holiday.
Furthermore, in this period the accommodation is
reasonably priced.
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Sage in spring |
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Harbour |
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Oleander |
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Autumn in Vrbnik island Krk Croatia
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The late summer and autumn are almost ideal for those guests, who want
to spend delightful vacation days in a relaxed atmosphere and to acquire
new energy and strength for their everyday life. The autumn
is as tailor made to enjoy the natural beauties of the island Krk. Air and water
temperatures are almost identical, so that bathing is a real pleasure.
Especially in autumn there are good hiking opportunities.
You can get
the detailed information at the local agencies.
Do not miss to taste the
traditional island wine -Vrbnicka Zlahtina ("wine days" in
Vrbnik on island Krk Croatia).
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Olives in autumn |
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CULTURE
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Glagolitic script in Vrbnik island Krk Croatia
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The history of Vrbnik is noted in old Glagolitic scripts and documents.
The Glagolitic alphabet or Glagolitsa is the oldest known Slavic alphabet.
Between the
numerous cultural monuments in Vrbnik the
constitution "Vrbnicki statute" (1388) and the decorated mass
book "Vrbnicki missal" from the year 1642 should be emphasized,
both in the old-Croatian Glagolitics letters.
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Places of cultural significance
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Vrbnik island Krk Croatia
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Vrbnik on island Krk is rich at cultural objects of interest: from old buildings up to sacral
cultural monuments. Each step between the stone houses of Vrbnik,
which can
tell their centuries long stories, is an experience for itself.
Places of cultural significance include the Parish Church of the Assumption, the gothic Chapel of the Rosary,
Renaissance bell,
the Chapel of St. John and Vitezic Brothers Library.
Parish Church of the Assumption - Vrbnik Island Krk
Between the numerous cultural monuments in Vrbnik the major attractions
are the parish church from the 15th - 16th century with its Gothic chapel of the Rosary. The
most prominent feature is the Renaissance altar of St. Mary of the Roses.
The collection of ancient manuscripts and Glagolitic documents are housed at the parish church
in Vrbnik.
We would highlight also the Renaissance bell tower near the church, built in 1527.
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Parish Church |
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Renaissance bell tower
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Chapel |
Vrbnik's Wheel
In front of the church's entrance there is the "Vrbnik's Wheel",
a circle built-up of pebbles and divided into eight parts. From these
parts all Glagolitic letters may be derived.
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Vrbnik's Wheel |
Vitezic Brothers Library
The library with about 15,000 books, has the collection of the
Glagolitic manuscripts, from the 14th and 15th century, and a few
incunabula. The most famous are the first illuminated Vrbnik Missal
from the 15th century and the Atlas Johann David Kohlers "Atlas scolasticus at itinerarius" from 1718.
Klancic - the narrowest street in the world
The street "Klancic" is probably the narrowest street in the world.
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Klancic - the narrowest street |
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The smallest street |
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Vrbnik Krk Croatia - history
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Vrbnik on island Krk
was inhabited since prehistoric times.
Vrbnik was first mentioned in 1100. In the Middle
Ages was Vrbnik a fortress of the Frankopan family and in 1388 it
got the statute written in Glagolitic script.
In 13th and 14th century the Frankopans were one of the most
powerful aristocratic families in Croatia. The family Frankopan had in
Vrbnik two houses;
the "Ducal Palace" and the "Baca's house". In front of the church is the main square with the
Ducal Palace. The "Baca's house" with many interesting architectural details is in the
street Glavaca, in the old town.
The remains of the medieval defence wall with towers are still visible.
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The "Baca's house" |
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Medieval defence wall |
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TRIP GOALS ON THE ISLAND KRK
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During your stay in Vrbnik you
can visit also the neighbouring localities (Krk, Punat, Baska). With the car you can
reach the following localities within a distance of 20 km:
KRK - principal town of the island Krk
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The principal town of the
island
Krk,
surrounded by forests, lies in a beautiful bay on the wind-protected western
side of the island. The calm island life characterizes the port during the
day and in the restaurants, bars and Cafés at the promenade develop their
brisk art of life.
The objects of interest of the
city Krk:
- The most important object of
interest of Krk is the cathedral, originally a Roman Basilica from the 6th
century. The today's three-aisle cathedral from the 12th century with the
bell tower from the 16.-18th century was rebuilt several times in its
history.
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- Kamplin place: there is
a Frankopan castle, which served for the defence of the city in the Middle
Ages as well as the Frankopan court, which was in use since the 12th
century.
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- Small town-gate, which
was mentioned already in 1398, the only gate that leads directly to the city
harbour.
In the summer months many artists
and ensembles appear as guests in the city. To the tradition belong the
celebration of the St. Quirinius, the summer festival of Krk, as well as the
fair of Krk (at the beginning of August).
The most of events take place in
the free or in the historical places: in the cathedral, in the atrium of the
Franciscan monastery in Krk and Kosljun and in the castle of the family
Frankopan.
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Punat / Island Kosljun
If you
make a trip, you should also visit the small island Kosljun in the bay of
Punat. On the
island there is a Franciscan monastery with numerous valuable objects, which
were collected by centuries and are presented there today. There is also an
ethnographic collection. On the small island over 500 plant types are
registered.
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Franciscan monastery on
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Baska - island Krk Croatia
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Baska, town
and port on the south-eastern coast of the island of Krk
is the most well-known tourist centre on the island Krk.
The pictorial valley, the rich cultural
heritage and the beautiful 2 km long beach, contribute
to the extraordinary attractiveness of this place. The 2 km
long fine pebble beach of Baska is one
of the most beautiful beaches of the Adria and is
particularly suitable for non-swimmers and children.
Places of cultural significance include the church of the Holy Trinity,
situated in the old town centre. It is the largest church of Baska and its environment.
It was built in the baroque
style at the beginning of the 18th century. Near the church there is also a
local history museum, which contains an ethnographic collection of the whole
environment.
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Beach |
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Old town and harbour |
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In Jurandvor
on island Krk, about 1.5 km before Baska, there is the church St. Lucija and the
remainders of the Benedictine monastery. In this small church the "board of
Baska" (Bascanska ploca), the oldest Croatian writing document (in
Glagolica) from 11th. century was found.
Please
refer to www.baska-krk.at to get more detailed
information about Baska - island Krk - Croatia.
Silo - island Krk Croatia
Silo is a
quite little place in northern part of the island Krk which
attracts an increasing number of visitors.
Silo is situated in a wide bay and protected from southern
and eastern winds by a long promontory.
Since the year 2008 a blue European flag is standing on the beach
"Pecine" (sand and pebble), as an indication of the first-class beach and
water quality.
Please
refer to
Apartments Silo to get more detailed
information about very nice apartments directly on the beach.
Cave Biserujka - island Krk Croatia
The cave "Biserujka" (biser in Croatian means a pearl) is a cave near
Dobrinj on island Krk (12 km from
Vrbnik). According to a legend, smugglers hide a pearl treasure in the cave. The cave with its rich galleries filled
with numerous stalactites, stalagmites and calcine pillars is 110 m long. The cave temperature is between 10
and 13 °C all year
round.
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Cave Biserujka |
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Cave Biserujka |
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Cave Biserujka |
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