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Cres Island - Culture

Kvarner

Cres Island, the largest Adriatic island (area equal to that of the island - 405.78 km2), located in the northern part of the Kvarner Bay. In the south, in Osor, connected by bridge to the island of Losinj.

Museum in Cres - located in the building "Arsan" - birthplace of the Renaissance philosopher and writer Francis Petric (Franciscus Patritius 1521 to 1567). The ground floor has a large collection of amphorae from the second and 3 Ct. Kr. and lapidary. On the lower floor of the archaeological artifacts from various periods, and a collection of books.

Museum in Osor - Located in the former town hall. The ground (line) is located in lapidary Roman, early Christian and medieval periods. On the first floor is a collection of archaeological objects from different eras - from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages. Is a valuable collection of silver coins Republican. There is imaketa former and current Osor so it can be, figuratively, to walk through the history of this once important insular town.

Osorske musical evening is certainly the most famous traditional cultural event in these islands, and outside of it. It is held continuously since 1976. year, approximately half of July to mid August. In addition to famous works of classical music by the world, and regularly performed works by Croatian composers. If you're a fan of classical music in comfortable surroundings Osor cathedral, you'll experience during the OGV's wonderful moments.

With Osorske musical evenings, there are also other cultural events - "Days of Music" in Mali Losinj, "Lubenice evenings, theater performances from Mali Losinj and Rijeka, and the occasional solo concerts of classical music by Croatian artists.

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