History and culture
As you explore the streets of Krk, it will feel as though you are travelling through time. On this small territory, various cultures have interwoven and left their mark, from the ancient Illyrian through Roman and Venetian to Glagolitic-Slavic influences. The architecture was built stone by stone, under the patronage of governors, dukes, and bishops. Administrations and policies have changed, and the city has recorded it all in stone!
Explore the history and culture of the city of Krk!
The Magical World of Krk Folklore
Two-part singing in narrow intervals is a distinctive style of folk music from the Primorje region and Istria, althou..
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The story of Krk's maritime heritage
Krk rightly bears the motto “a city of history and culture”, as its streets have been walked and its seas..
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The Most Famous Family of the Island: The Dukes of Krk – the Frankopans (1115–1480)
The Dukes of Krk, who shaped over 350 years of Krk’s history, emerged in the early 12th century when Venetian dominan..
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