Krk, Croatia

Krk – a town and port on the island with the same name. Krk is also the managerial, administrative, cultural and religious centre of the island.

This former bishop’s town has an extremely significant architectural monument – a cathedral, whose origins reach back to the 6th century. The old town, which can be entered through four town gates is surrounded by walls, which guard the valuable memorial heritage; there is a roman basilica leaning on the cathedral, there is a Frankopan castle from the 12th century as well as many profane buildings (Kotter house, Kanonička house) with valuable markings from the different periods. In terms of the many towers, the oldest is the four cornered tower of Kamplin built in the 12th century.

The newer, urban part of the town expanded outside the walls a long time ago. There are luxurious villas and summer residences which during the season offer tourists comfortable accommodation. The pretty pebble beaches, the many cultural entertainment events (the Krk fair that has an attractive maritime battle and others), excellent offer of food, the possibility of trips (Biserujka cave, Košljun island and others) make Krk an attractive tourist destination.