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Culture of Vis Island. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
Vis is a small Croatian Island in the Adriatic Sea. The island was inhabited in the 4th century BC. Greeks, Romans, Italian and Austrians lived here. Vis became a part of modern Croatia after the collapse of Yugoslavia. There are still many monuments from different eras on Vis which were left after the rule of different countries. The majority of ancient attractions are located in Vis town and Komiža, which are the largest settlements on the island.
A copy of the Vučedol Dove is an original Croatian souvenir. It is a copy of a vessel which was initially used in traditional ceremonies and this symbol reminds Croats about their past. Be … 
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The Croatian island of Vis has become open for visitors quite recently. It has the greatest distance from the mainland among Adriatic islands, which makes this beautiful site even more … Open
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Nevertheless, Vis is not only famous for ancient constructions which were built more than two hundred years ago. The island was one of the command posts of Marshal Josip Tito during World War II. Be sure to visit Tito’s cave. It consists of two small caves. Josip Tito and the partisans hid there during the war. A path with 275 steps leads to the cave. It is easy to find the place. You should reach Borovik settlement and then go to the Mount Hum. There is a concrete road in the jungle almost on the top of the mount which leads to the cave.
Vis Island is extremely rich with various historical sites which will be interesting even for an incurious child. The island was settled in the 4th century BC. It was inhabited by Romans, … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Vis Island and surroundings
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Vis Island
♥ Palace 'Diocletian’s Palace' , 56.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Vis Island
♥ Katedrala Sv. Dujma, Split, 56.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Konkatedrala sv. Petar Apostola, Split, 57 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Nacionalno svetište sv. Nikole Tavelića, Šibenik, 78.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Katedrala sv. Jakova, Šibenik, 78.6 km from the center. On the map
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Iconic cultural sights of Croatia
The archaeological museum in Zadar is one of the largest in Dalmatia. Its exposition consists of three parts. The ground floor of the building features collections of the Middle Ages; the second has a collection of the times of the Roman Empire, and the third displays art of prehistoric times. The collection of the Roman Empire embraces weapons of the Roman army, household items, and statues. Another cultural center of the country is the city of Rijeka. It contains a large number of historical attractions, such as the leaning tower of the Venetian building, the Capuchin Church, the Modello Palace, and the old Roman gate. Tourists will find it interesting to visit the Pomor Museum and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Vis Island
Landmarks of culture on Vis Island map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Vis Island. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Vis Island: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Vis Island. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
