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Krapanj Island
The island of Krapanj is the smallest and least populated of all the islands of the Shibenik archipelago. In fact, Krapanj is basically a flat stone slab in the sea (the highest point is only 7 meters high on 0.4 sq. Km. Island). The western part of the island is wooded, and the eastern part contains the small village of Krapanj.The traditional industry on the island of Krapanj gathers and processes sponges that have occupied the island for centuries. That is why they opened an interesting sponge museum here. Already in the 15th century, Krapanj was a refuge for refugees from the Turkish occupation. There is a Franciscan monastery and a church from that period. The monastery is worth a visit because of the Renaissance cloister and the painting of Francesco da Santacroce. A boat from Brodarica, a small village eight kilometers south of Shibenik, sails to the island every hour.
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Tessa
23/01/2022
The monastery in this Island was so lovely. It was a Franciscan monastery. It was well decorated and its altar was magnificent. This town was really ancient but beautiful. Its view of the sea was amazing.
Ursula
27/01/2022
The Franciscan monastery in this location is a great historical heritage. I toured the location and was awed by the Renaissance cloister and the painting of Francesco de Santacroce that are there. I also learned that the location was a refugee center for Turkish people in the 15th Century.
Gisela
31/10/2021
The sponge museum in this location is quite an interesting destination. I toured the location and discovered that it was a collection of sponges that have occupied the island over the years. The sponges were collected by the traditional industry.
Märta
30/01/2022
The visit to the museum was superb and we had the opportunity to see the amazing things that are at the museum. Named for its major opening it also the place also a great history that we enjoyed to learn about.
Clement
29/12/2021
We visited the church and the monastery and it was fabulous. We loved the sight of the paintings and the amazing buildings that they have on them. Remarkable place that we all had the opportunity to visit.
Mateo
23/11/2021
very good!!!
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