25 Things You Would Not Expect to Find on a Croatian Island

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  • Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
  • Did you know that a Croatian island holds the prestigious title of being the first place to abolish slavery way back in 1214? Delve into the captivating history of Croatia's islands as we unveil remarkable facts!
    Join us on a mesmerizing journey through time as we explore the oldest public theatre in Europe, dating all the way back to 1612 and nestled on one of Croatia's picturesque islands.
    Curious about the Croatian island that played host to both the shipwrecks of St. Paul and the legendary Odysseus? Discover the secrets of this mythical destination!
    Be astonished by the extraordinary feat of a rock-built monastery, complete with its very own grand piano. Picture this: 12 dedicated monks tirelessly carrying the piano overland, all while savoring a staggering 56 liters of wine in a mere 8 hours. This captivating island tale will leave you in awe.
    Did you know that Croatia boasts a cricket tradition spanning over 200 years, rivaling even the United Kingdom? Witness the passion and dedication of the players as we uncover the island where this timeless sport has found its European home.
    With over 1000 islands to explore, Croatia's Adriatic paradise holds endless wonders just waiting to be discovered. Join us on an unforgettable journey, unveiling 25 fabulous attractions that will leave you spellbound.
    Don't miss out on the magic that awaits you. Embark on this enchanting adventure and let Croatia's islands captivate your heart. Subscribe now and immerse yourself in the beauty of this Adriatic island paradise!
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    With thanks to Romulic and Stojcic for the photographs.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 58

  • @NenadBach
    @NenadBach Рік тому +24

    Paul, you are becoming a contemporary historian. Almost faster than AI. More than respectful. Anybody from Croatian government local or national are you paying attention? If it was up to me you would have a prominent position long time ago. Systematic and soulful work and results ❤

  • @latz4776
    @latz4776 11 місяців тому +7

    you are doing better job promoting Croatia then we are. Thank you!

  • @howlinwolf272
    @howlinwolf272 Рік тому +18

    Nekad se posramim kad slušam tebe ali, drago mi je da toliko uživaš u ovom komadiću
    zemlje.

    • @balkanhajduk
      @balkanhajduk Рік тому +2

      Nice one Paul. 👍 😊

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Рік тому +1

      Haha, well I do like it - is that so bad?

    • @howlinwolf272
      @howlinwolf272 Рік тому

      @@PaulBradbury On the contrary, it is very positive.

  • @cetterus
    @cetterus Рік тому +9

    Oh yes, Rab with its legends, ancient fortifications, ibex herd, Nakic organ, St Damjan hilltop, cave of Kalifront, abandoned miners furnaces deep in forest, St Marins birthplace, crossbow festival, original folk music, swamp, desert, gravel packs, ancient Greek observatory... incredible things to discover beside beaches. You don't even have to dig very deep.

    • @zeljkosafar7682
      @zeljkosafar7682 Рік тому +1

      I would like to add "rapska torta" wich ist fantastic... 🙂

  • @AleksandarGospic
    @AleksandarGospic Рік тому +8

    Another great video Paul!

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Рік тому

      Thank you - lots more coming if you want to subscribe

  • @JohnLastName
    @JohnLastName 24 дні тому

    Thank you for all the interesting "off the beaten path" ideas....and the history that goes along with them.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  23 дні тому

      Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

  • @kristijanveza8086
    @kristijanveza8086 Рік тому +3

    Stunning and honest Paul.. Well done.. Thank You

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Рік тому +1

      Thanks - lots more coming if you want to subscibe

  • @sinisa5567
    @sinisa5567 Рік тому +3

    I really like this video. Maybe idea for the next one; top ~10 unknown/less known
    islands of Croatia, it would be great

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Рік тому +6

      Will try, but some secrets should remain that way

  • @ksuntesic
    @ksuntesic Рік тому +3

    Thank you Paul. Great job¨.

  • @derekfish5214
    @derekfish5214 11 місяців тому

    Very excited to hear about the brewery in Hvar, I will be visiting that in September!

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  11 місяців тому

      Great and enjoy - say hi to Anna for me

  • @josipkatinic3349
    @josipkatinic3349 Рік тому +1

    Great content sir Paul 👏 👌 pleasure to listen to

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Рік тому +1

      Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

    • @josipkatinic3349
      @josipkatinic3349 Рік тому

      @@PaulBradbury i sure will thanks for reminder and on great contant i have been reading total croatia news on and off for 5 years and you haveplayd a great role on me moving to Croatia from Australia thanks again

  • @tomislavdvorski1960
    @tomislavdvorski1960 Рік тому

    Do it! 25 more, I enjoy this one. Best regards

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Рік тому

      Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

  • @dadinjo5
    @dadinjo5 Рік тому

    good shid Ser, thank u

  • @kani9284
    @kani9284 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for your very informative and funny videos Paul. I never heard of the submarine base before.

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Рік тому

      Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

    • @kani9284
      @kani9284 Рік тому

      @@PaulBradbury I did ages ago ;)

  • @damirhlobik6488
    @damirhlobik6488 Місяць тому +1

    the island is not surrounded by water but by the sea, and I was wrong until the Dalmatians taught me 😀

  • @menkiboj
    @menkiboj Місяць тому

    there is an Arboretum in Valpovo, next to the Prandau-Normann Castle

  • @povijestpovijest9569
    @povijestpovijest9569 Рік тому +2

    20 000 years ago those islands weren't islands, they were connected with the mainland.

    • @psilocybe4623
      @psilocybe4623 Рік тому

      hodali možda od Ancone do Hvara, pa pješke malo planinarenja do Kornata, onaj Tolkien napiso LOTR po nama i našoj zemlji...lol

  • @timhammonds2382
    @timhammonds2382 6 місяців тому

    ❤Beautifully Shared

  • @goranhorvat149
    @goranhorvat149 Рік тому +4

    Arboretum Lisičine.Zaboravio si to( kod Voćina)

  • @RobertsClassicShave
    @RobertsClassicShave Рік тому

    🙏Paul

  • @relaxcalmmeditationmusic9558

    Island of Silba?

  • @kristijan2904
    @kristijan2904 Рік тому +3

    My choice is Dugi Otok,three of Titos Submarime bunker, strašna peć cave and many many things😂😂😂

  • @antoniovitturi5482
    @antoniovitturi5482 Рік тому +1

    ❤🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷

  • @barbp4982
    @barbp4982 Рік тому +1

    A, što je sa o. Rabom ??

    • @zeljkosafar7682
      @zeljkosafar7682 Рік тому

      Rab je posebna prica. Njega cuvamo za sebe.. obozavam Rab 🙂

    • @barbp4982
      @barbp4982 Рік тому

      @@zeljkosafar7682 🙂

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Рік тому +1

      We will be featuring Rab at some point

  • @maricallo6143
    @maricallo6143 Рік тому

    You made a video once on how Croats make a mess of English language. You seem to have come across another example there. 😊 It's not "naked island", it's "barren island".

  • @i1bike
    @i1bike Рік тому +1

    There will have to be a second part and a third part, because you skipped so many things. You kind-ish got lost in promotion of things that everyone already knows if they follow your channel. Maybe you could instead, like, point out weird-ish quirks that nowhere else exist. For example, look at this gem, Island of Prvić, a very small still inhabitated island, with two village harbours that evolved almost isolated one from the other. Why, because village of Prvić Luka were originally settled by indoeuropean tribes and across the hill, the village of Prvić Šepurine were allegedly settled by saracens. And after both villages got christianized, even being so small they did not came to "friendly relations", so even today they celebrate two different saints, having two different festival celebration, locally called "fešta" haha. And there are many of cool things like that. Im not from that island if anyone thinks im biased

    • @PaulBradbury
      @PaulBradbury  Рік тому

      Lots more coming if you want to subscribe. This was based on an article I did a few years ago

    • @i1bike
      @i1bike Рік тому

      @@PaulBradbury
      Cant subscribe to M16 agent. Dont wanna any SAS lads come down my balcony, savvy ?

  • @spaceexplorer3690
    @spaceexplorer3690 9 місяців тому

    Well because you know it all,do you know then,that,City of London nobility has plan to make Croatia down to 1.000.000 people and make it their own private land

  • @psilocybe4623
    @psilocybe4623 Рік тому

    ur good man, realy knowing everything about us...puhijada u can find in Podravina allso, Slavonija...
    theres small island next to the bridge to Vir from Zadar, called Skoljić as i remeber, non inhabited, sandy island with millions of shells, me parents use to take me when i was a kid....
    maybe the most interested island after island on an island on Mljet is island of Križnica in river Drava, google it...
    maybe the most beautifull road to drive and see inner Croatia to see Croatia is from Otočac to Krasno, Švica, climbing trough Velebit Štirovača, one of the most beautiffull pine forrest in our country, then trough last Croatian jungleKlepina Duliba, to me most beautifull forrest i ever walked, seen, reaching cross section and starting toovecross Velebit, driveing now to adriatic see on western side of mount and stone....
    complete climate transformation....great places to drink natural water....i canot belive that i was born Croat....love your way of thinking