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Island of Krk Attractions

The town and the island of Krk are a never ending resource for exploring the natural beauty, history, culture and particular way of life of these island people. The urban centre of the island is today the same as it was three thousand years ago – the town of Krk. Many towns that are today much more important and significant did not exist then.
Krk has kept the core of its personality and the demands of contemporary times have not hidden its distinctive soul, so that all who visit it still have the chance to enjoy its rich heritage.
When the Romans arrived on Krk they found a town that was already developed, and fit their buildings in amongst the existing ones. Thus, it has kept its original layout. Today its walls are mainly from the Middle Ages and parts of the Franciscan monastery, castle and coast come from the time of the Roman settlers.
The old town is the historical centre and nucleus of the town, and can be entered via four gates. The most interesting features are located inside them, and the area outside the walls has only developed in the last decade.
The small island of Košljun hides priceless cultural gems in the Franciscan monastery and ethnographic museum. You can see the first traces of Croat literature from the 12th century in Jurandvor. There are remains of Antique and middle aged architecture in Sepen bay beside Omišalj, the Venetian fortress on St. Marko and so on. They are only a part of the rich mosaic that the island of Krk proudly presents.

Top 10 attractions

	Frankopan Castle Found on Kamplin square. Throughout history it has been an important building that had a defensive role, and today is used for cultural events.
	Krk cathedral In addition to the Frankopan castle, it is the most recognisable motif of the town of Krk. The early Christian basilica was built in the 5th century on the site of the Roman baths.
	Town walls and streets The town centre is surrounded by walls, and within them there are typical coastal streets, where even at the height of the season you can feel the peace and spirit of old times.
	Krk churches There are a large number of well preserved sacral objects in the town of Krk and surrounding areas. We recommend the church of St. Michael the Archangel from the 13th century, and the two churches of St Kvirin and St Margaret from the 12th century.
	Old town hall A dominant building in the Vela market place, built in the 16th century during Venetian rule. The town hall is famous for its unique clock that depicts all 24 hours on it, with the daytime hours on the upper half and night-time hours on the lower half
	Frankopan courthouse In function since 1191. Its year of construction is written above the door of the courthouse and a text explains that the building was a part of the municipality during the time of Krk’s Bishop John, and Counts Bartol and Vid, who were sons of Krk’s first Count, Dujam I.
	Krk monastery The Franciscan monastery is beside the church of St. Francis at the town’s northern entrance and was built in1277. The Benedictine monastery, built in 1223, is located beside the town walls.
	Vela market place The liveliest place in the town of Krk, especially during the tourist season. The different strata under Vela market are particularly interesting since they conceal parts of Krk’s layered history since early Roman times.
	Biserujka A cave in Rudine on the island of Krk. A geological attraction that everyone should visit.
	Other interesting sites on the island of Krk The town of Krk is full of places where there is something to see and do, and the remainder of the island of Krk is no different. Here are only a few of the places you should visit during your stay on Krk.