Osor

Osor is a small town and historic port on the island of Loshinj.The foundations of the city walls reveal an ancient history dating back to prehistory, and the name of the town, Osor, comes from the name of the ancient hero Apsirt, the brother of the unfortunate Medea, making this ancient town mythical.The ancient town square with beautiful buildings from the 15th and 16th centuries, the town hall with a covered loggia, the bishop's palace and the magnificent cathedral with a bell tower form the historic core of the city.The whole city of Osor is actually an open-air museum - here you can see from the remains of ancient walls, forts, the first early Christian basilica, to gardens and parksand ancient ancient villas, Renaissance portals and monasteries.In the summer, the town of Osor becomes a unique stage space rich in cultural events, among which the Osor Music Evenings stand out, which have been held during the summer months since 1976.The tourist offer provides guests with organized and arranged accommodation in the city, while outside the city, by the sea, there are two camps with beaches and restaurants.

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