Landmarks & heritage

Here you will find some of the landmarks on the island and in the surrounding towns

Old town of Pirovac

On the maps dating from the 16th and the 18th century Pirovac was marked as Sloβeln, Sloslein which is a german diminutive for the word castle

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Old town of Pirovac

Pirovac bay

Pirovac is situated in a deep bay which is a natural phonomenon

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Pirovac bay

Pyramidal monument

To celebrate 1000th anniversary of the coronation of the King Tomislav and the change of the name of the village

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Pyramidal monument

Templar fortress on Vrana

The king Dmitar Zvonimir handed over St. Grgur's monastery on Vrana lake to the pope as a hospice.

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Templar fortress on Vrana



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Saint Rocco church

Saint Rocco church

On Mount Vršina there is Church of Saint Rocco from the 18th century can be reached by a narrow road or stairs from the main road.

Island Vrgada

Island Vrgada

Vrgada is an ideal place for tourists looking for relaxation and peace.

Church of St. Francis of Assisi

Church of St. Francis of Assisi

The beautiful baroque bell tower of the church of Sv. Frane Asiškog you will see already from the access road towards Betina