Istria and Kvarner Flashcards
After whom did Istria get its name?
It was named after the ancient Illyrian tribe Histri.
Which monuments in Istria date back to the Roman period?
The Pula Arena, the Temple of Augustus in Pula, the Arch of the Sergii in Pula, the Twin Gates and Hercules Gate in Pula, Roman mosaics in Poreč and Pula.
Which UNESCO world heritage site is located in Istria?
The Euphrasian Basilica, in Poreč.
Where is the famous Church of St. Euphemia located?
In Rovinj.
What is the name of the patron saint of Rovinj?
Saint Euphemia.
What was Rijeka called during the time of the Illyrians?
Tarsatica.
What Roman remains can still be found in Rijeka today?
The Roman arch and parts of the ancient Roman baths (thermae).
When did Rijeka experience rapid development?
During the 18th and 19th centuries, under the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Who is patron saint of Rijeka?
Saint Vitus.
How did Opatija get its name?
From the Abbey of St. James (Opatija Svetog Jakova), around which the town developed.
Where was the Baška Tablet found?
In the Church of St. Lucy (Sveta Lucija) in Jurandvor on the island of Krk.
From which year does the Baška Tablet date?
Around 1100 AD.
What does the Baška Tablet document?
It mentions King Zvonimir and the donation of land to the church.
What is located on the small island of Košljun?
A Franciscan monastery.
What is the Valun Tablet known for?
It is one of the oldest bilingual inscriptions in Croatia, written in both Glagolitic and Latin script.
How old is the Rapska Fjera medieval festival?
It has been held since 1364.
How did Crikvenica get its name?
From the monastery (“crikva”) built by Nikola IV Frankopan in the 14th century.
When was the so-called Vinodol Law Code created?
In 1288.
What does the Vinodol Law Code represent?
One of the oldest legal texts written in the Croatian language, regulating medieval laws and feudal rights.
Why is Vrana Lake on the island of Cres important?
It supplies drinking water to the island.
Which island is a famous breeding ground for griffon vultures?
Cres.
What is the Apoxyomenos and where was it found?
It is a bronze statue of an ancient Greek athlete dating back to the 4th century BC. It was found in the sea close to Mali Lošinj.
