Historical sites and ruins in Krk

Krk's Ruins and History

The island of Krk preserves a historical timeline from Roman antiquity to the late 20th century. This collection highlights the 1st-century Roman forum at Fulvium, the 12th-century Frankopan Castle, and the 6th-century Cickino church complex. It also includes the ruins of Byzantine fortifications, medieval churches like Sv. Petra, and the abandoned 1970s Haludovo Palace Hotel. These sites offer insight into the island's strategic maritime history and its early Christian and Glagolitic heritage.

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Frankopan Castle

Frankopan Castle is a castle located on the southwest coast of the island Krk, in the ancient town of Krk, which is one of the oldest towns…

Roman Forum at Fulvium, Mirine, Omišalj

Part of the ancient Roman city of Fulfinum, established in the 1st century. The site includes the remains of a forum, a basilica, and the 5th-century Mirine early Christian complex.

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Haludovo Palace Hotel

The Haludovo Palace Hotel is an abandoned resort hotel on the Croatian island Krk north of Malinska. The hotel is named after a nearby beach.

The church of St Hieronymus Crkva sv.Jeronima

Ruins of a medieval church located on the coast near Stara Baška.

Corinthia

Remains of a large Byzantine fortress and early Christian complex on a hill overlooking Baška, formerly used as a strategic naval observation point.

Gradec (crkvica)

Ruins of the first castle belonging to the Frankopan counts, dating to the 12th century, situated in the forest near Vrbnik.

Sv.Marak

Foundations of an early Christian church located on the small peninsula of Sveti Marak near Risika.

Sv. Marek (crkvica)

Foundations of an early Christian church situated on the Risika peninsula.

Kastel Salatić

Ruins of a medieval fortification or fortified manor house located near the village of Salatić.

Bodulski Metar

A stone monument and cultural landmark located near the village of Polje.

Byzantine Fort

Remains of a 6th-century Byzantine fortification built during the reign of Emperor Justinian.

Cickino church complex/ruins, 6th century

Early Christian archaeological site featuring the remains of a 6th-century church and baptismal font near Sveti Vid Miholjice.

Glagolica park

An educational park featuring stone monuments dedicated to the Glagolitic alphabet, the oldest known Slavic script.

Polača

Ruins of a Roman-era building or villa rustica located near the village of Nenadići.

Mohorov

Archaeological site containing the remains of a late antique and early medieval settlement near the coast.

Forticina

Remains of a medieval watchtower or fortification overlooking the sea near Omišalj.

Sv. Petra

Ruins of a Romanesque church from the 13th century, located near the village of Gabonjin.

Lokvišće

Coastal archaeological site featuring the remains of a Roman villa rustica and a medieval settlement.

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