The city of Pag is rich in historical and cultural monuments. The most important buildings are the Collegiate Church of the Assumption of Mary, the Rector's Palace and the Tower Skrivanat - the only one remaining of nine towers that are along the walls, used to encircle the city.
Besides these buildings, you can see the Church of St.. George, vol. Francis Monastery of St.. Margaret and salt. History of the Benedictine monastery in Pag begins long ago in the period of Croatian national rulers, men's community in the abbey of St.. Peter on Prosika, several centuries before the foundation of the Benedictine community in the old Pag. Benedictine were taught lacemaking and lace sold in Venice and later in Austria. They are credited as the lacework of Pag and expanded the city became an important source of income for many families of island.
During the summer, in the town of Pag held a series of cultural events including the famous Festival "Pag Summer" in which many renowned musicians from the Croatian and the world. In the gallery of the church of St. George and the City Hall Art exhibitions are held. In Skrivanat Tower and the atrium of the Rector's Palace are organized theatrical performances and concerts.
The city of Pag has a rich folklore heritage. Rich folk costume is beautiful colors and shapes, and is particularly attractive female headdress trimmed lace. Pag lace is the most authentic souvenir made by sewing, and is used as a standalone piece of clothing or decoration. The central part of the summer marks the Summer Pag Carnival, when the town's main square IV town brass band playing traditional Pag round, held a masked ball, to sing folk songs and performed folk drama "Slave". The biggest religious holiday in Pag is the Assumption, 15 August, celebrated a solemn procession.
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