Vodič (Olga)
What to see at island and its surroundings
Čiovo is an island situated in middle Dalmatia, connected with the city Trogir by two drawbridges, and administratively divided between Split, Trogir and Okrug.
Total surface of the island is 28,8 km2 and there are several villages: Okrug Donji (Lower,) Okrug Gornji (Upper), Arbanija, Slatine, Žedno and Čiovo. Island is about 2 km away from the mainland on the east (cape Marjan); on the north-west, it is connected with mainland by drawbridges (in Trogir).
The island was inhabited already in prehistory and old Romans used to call it Boa (Bua, Bavo). During XV and XVI century the surrounding population came to the island, running away from the Turks. The south side of the island is rather uninhabited.
Čiovo's position in the heart of Dalmatia makes it ideal starting point for exploring rich cultural heritage and natural beauties of Dalmatia. We wish you a hearty welcome to this beautiful island!
The Church of Our Lady of Prizidnica, with hermit facilities from 1546, situated among cliffs, lies on the southeast side of the island. The village Slatine is situated on the side of the island looking towards Split.
Sanctuary and the church of Our Lady of Prizidnica has been developed by priests from Poljica republic in XVI century.
The priest Juraj Stoidražić came into this wilderness and built this temple in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary in 1546 .
There is an exceptional view from the sight, calm nature and very interesting architecture.
It can be also approached from the sea by boat, or from the road from Slatine
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Gospe od Prizidnice
2 Put Duboke GarmeThe Church of Our Lady of Prizidnica, with hermit facilities from 1546, situated among cliffs, lies on the southeast side of the island. The village Slatine is situated on the side of the island looking towards Split.
Sanctuary and the church of Our Lady of Prizidnica has been developed by priests from Poljica republic in XVI century.
The priest Juraj Stoidražić came into this wilderness and built this temple in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary in 1546 .
There is an exceptional view from the sight, calm nature and very interesting architecture.
It can be also approached from the sea by boat, or from the road from Slatine
For a full 17 centuries continues the saga of Split, since the Roman emperor Diocletian decided to build his palace exactly on the peninsula near the big Roman city Salona, in order to spend his last years in peace. Diocletian palace and the whole old historical city center are part of the UNESCO preserved cultural heritage since 1979 not only because the palace is greatly preserved, but because there is a life going on in the palace in its fullest.
In this structure there are visible historical signs of the old Rome, through middle ages till now.
Walking through the old city it is possible to travel trough time, there are views of extraordinary examples of ancient architecture like Peristil, medieval Romanic churches, gothic palaces, renaissance portals of noblemen's houses, baroque facades, all the way to modern architecture
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Split Center
2 Ul. Augusta HarambašićaFor a full 17 centuries continues the saga of Split, since the Roman emperor Diocletian decided to build his palace exactly on the peninsula near the big Roman city Salona, in order to spend his last years in peace. Diocletian palace and the whole old historical city center are part of the UNESCO preserved cultural heritage since 1979 not only because the palace is greatly preserved, but because there is a life going on in the palace in its fullest.
In this structure there are visible historical signs of the old Rome, through middle ages till now.
Walking through the old city it is possible to travel trough time, there are views of extraordinary examples of ancient architecture like Peristil, medieval Romanic churches, gothic palaces, renaissance portals of noblemen's houses, baroque facades, all the way to modern architecture
We might call it the Magnificent Seven: Bilušića buk, Brljan, Manojlovac, Rošnjak, Miljacka slap, Roški slap and Skradinski buk. These are the tufa cascades of the Krka River – for many, the most beautiful blue line of the Dalmatian karst. Gorgeous cascades and thick, rich sound of life given by water. In many of its parts, the Krka’s flow is calm, and its cascades are announced by “silver necklaces” – increasingly thick rippling of water, the color of which turns silver, resembling countless necklaces scattered on the river. All that silver will eventually splash over the cascades, and beauty will obtain a completely new form.
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Krka National Park
We might call it the Magnificent Seven: Bilušića buk, Brljan, Manojlovac, Rošnjak, Miljacka slap, Roški slap and Skradinski buk. These are the tufa cascades of the Krka River – for many, the most beautiful blue line of the Dalmatian karst. Gorgeous cascades and thick, rich sound of life given by water. In many of its parts, the Krka’s flow is calm, and its cascades are announced by “silver necklaces” – increasingly thick rippling of water, the color of which turns silver, resembling countless necklaces scattered on the river. All that silver will eventually splash over the cascades, and beauty will obtain a completely new form.
Lake gardens connected by cascades and hugged by mountain forests. Plitvice Lakes represent a majestic and dynamic face of nature in constant transformation. Science may be clear about the origin of Plitvice Lakes and tufa barriers, but water has always had mythical characteristics for people in karst regions as well. According to legend, following a long drought, the Black Queen took mercy on the karst and let tremendous rain fall on the ground, with the remaining water creating the lakes.
Only life can bring together stone, water and forest in this manner. The area is more beautiful than any description, more vivid than any photograph, and more surprising than any video – it is only by visiting the Plitvice Lakes, that one can fully experience this beauty which found its way into the World Heritage List. The Lakes belong to the most impressive, most conserved and most special places in the world.
The area of Plitvice Lakes became part of the UNESCO World Heritage List very early on, and it is the oldest National Park in Croatia.
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Plitvica
Lake gardens connected by cascades and hugged by mountain forests. Plitvice Lakes represent a majestic and dynamic face of nature in constant transformation. Science may be clear about the origin of Plitvice Lakes and tufa barriers, but water has always had mythical characteristics for people in karst regions as well. According to legend, following a long drought, the Black Queen took mercy on the karst and let tremendous rain fall on the ground, with the remaining water creating the lakes.
Only life can bring together stone, water and forest in this manner. The area is more beautiful than any description, more vivid than any photograph, and more surprising than any video – it is only by visiting the Plitvice Lakes, that one can fully experience this beauty which found its way into the World Heritage List. The Lakes belong to the most impressive, most conserved and most special places in the world.
The area of Plitvice Lakes became part of the UNESCO World Heritage List very early on, and it is the oldest National Park in Croatia.
Trogir - the city museum, beautiful medieval city, with its charm, it will take you back to the past times. It is considered to be the best preserved romantic-gothic city in the central Europe, and has been under protection of UNESCO.
By all means, visit Cathedral, City hall and Kamerlengo castle.
The city of Trogir has been founded by Greek colonists from the Island of Vis in the III century B.C.
The most important cultural monument is the Trogir cathedral, specially the portal of west gate, the work of master Radovan.
The visitors of Trogir were always fascinated with its historical monuments, small streets and works of art (Kairo), with numerous masterpieces.
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Trogir
Trogir - the city museum, beautiful medieval city, with its charm, it will take you back to the past times. It is considered to be the best preserved romantic-gothic city in the central Europe, and has been under protection of UNESCO.
By all means, visit Cathedral, City hall and Kamerlengo castle.
The city of Trogir has been founded by Greek colonists from the Island of Vis in the III century B.C.
The most important cultural monument is the Trogir cathedral, specially the portal of west gate, the work of master Radovan.
The visitors of Trogir were always fascinated with its historical monuments, small streets and works of art (Kairo), with numerous masterpieces.
The view over Šibenik reveals the unique harmony of the urban poetics of the town and its natural surroundings. The harbor, which is connected to the open sea by the St. Anthony Strait, has been an initiator of maritime affairs development, trading and the overall economic prosperity of the town for centuries. At the entrance into the Strait is the fortress of St. Nicholas, the most important renaissance fortress on the eastern coast of the Adriatic.
Together with the fortresses of St. Michael, St. John and Šubićevac surrounding the town, it is a symbol of the centuries old continuous resistance of Šibenik, as confirmed in the recent Croatian War of Independence.
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Šibenik
The view over Šibenik reveals the unique harmony of the urban poetics of the town and its natural surroundings. The harbor, which is connected to the open sea by the St. Anthony Strait, has been an initiator of maritime affairs development, trading and the overall economic prosperity of the town for centuries. At the entrance into the Strait is the fortress of St. Nicholas, the most important renaissance fortress on the eastern coast of the Adriatic.
Together with the fortresses of St. Michael, St. John and Šubićevac surrounding the town, it is a symbol of the centuries old continuous resistance of Šibenik, as confirmed in the recent Croatian War of Independence.
Gastronomy
From a rich tradition of Croatian and Dalmatian cuisine, here are just few typical dishes;
PASTICADA
Pasticada is an ancient Dalmatian specialty which originates from Greek and Roman cuisine.
This meal has been served on a reach mans tables in old Venice Republic, and for a long time has been key traditional meal of Dalmatian gastronomy.
It is rather difficult to prepare, takes approximately 2 days of cooking and the meat has to be marinated. Pasticada is part of the gastronomical legacy of Croatia.
PEKA
The meals baked under "Peka" have authentic Dalmatian taste. "Peka" has been made from iron from ancient days. Rules for preparing generally are: It is important to light a fire from a quality wood, and let it burn to the embers.
The food has to be put in a dish on a flat surface which is warm, and iron "peka" is put over it. Slowly, the embers are put over "peka" gradually over time.
The light embers should burn for about hour and a half, in that time most of the meals will be ready.
BAKED LAMB
Traditional Croatian meal, and it can be said that it is certainly most popular. It is prepared from young lamb which is baked. Usually served with potatoes and young onions.
The baked lamb is usual main meal at weddings and all kinds of celebrations where a lot of people meet.
Average price is about 200kn per kilo of baked lamb.
WINE
Domestic Dalmatian wines, especially red, are among most quality wines in Meditertanean.
During last year's, traditional wine making families are getting great results by respecting tradition, and making a benefit out of a perfect mix of climate and nature near the sea and under the sun.
Start by trying some of the red wines from peninsula Peljesac ("Plavac Mali" type). There are also very good wines from Island of Hvar, and from white wines try "Pošip".
Domestic people at summer time traditionally drink white wines mixed with water ("bevanda") or with mineral water ("gemist")
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