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symbol of the sea, the island of , the cradle of In the vicinity of the castle, there are also… the Frankopans

layout of Nova Castle, a symbol of the powerful Zrinski-Frankopan alliance the routes of the frankopans

symbol of the power and influence that the Krk Castle Frankopans had – they were governors (bans), counts (knezovi), builders, diplomats, and artists beaches local wines cycling trails and cuisine six-pointed star, a symbol on the first Frankopan ‘The Routes of the Frankopans’ cultural tourism project is inspired by the legacy of the Frankopans, a coat of arms from the time of the Counts of Krk famous Croatian noble family who left numerous traces of their influence and power in the area of present- day Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in the period from the beginning of the 12th century until the second half of the 17th. Glagolitic letter (O) – a symbol of advocacy of Croatian literacy, language and literature They wanted everything: personal power, reciprocated love, a blessing from heaven, Built into Roman town walls, the Krk Fair – Lovrečeva Venetian symbol on the second coat of arms of the and their own state. Borders did not exist for them. Space would just open up in front of family, created after changing the name to Frankopan them as they observed it from the walls of their castles. castle in Krk is an impressive structure

And then a border appeared after all – at the least convenient moment. consisting of three different towers, Would you like to experience medieval times first-hand in the company of islanders from the walls, and a spacious atrium with past? Believe it or not, Krk Fair, or Lovrečeva, has taken place ever since 1524. It lasts for three bread broken by two lions on the Frankopan Dear readers, doesn’t this sound like an introduction to a dramatic story from national coat of arms a water cistern where soldiers and days from 8 to 10 August, reviving the Frankopan age right in front of us. Medieval scenes with history? This is the story of the Frankopan noble family, whose origins were on the citizens used to hide in case of danger. knights, blacksmiths, maidens and winemakers take us back in time, making us become part island of Krk. In fact, it’s a number of stories about them that took place over centuries. The castle today hosts ‘The Routes of of this ancient story. And what about today’s story? It’s all about a public festival and ’s To follow the routes of the Frankopans means to take a journey across a vivid, authentic the Frankopans’ interpretation centre. first pršut ham slicing competition. landscape built by this family in the areas of Krk, Vinodol and Gorski Kotar.

The Primorje-Gorski Kotar County cultural-tourist project ‘The Routes of the Frankopans’ was co-financed by the European Union from the European Regional Development Fund. The content of this publication is the exclusive responsibility of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. th th Krk Castle 12 -15 century Address Opening times Gradec Castle Trg Kamplin 7, Monday-Saturday 51 500 Krk 08:00-17:00 12.9 km closed on Sundays Contact +385 51 221 414 +385 98 726 884 www.tz-krk.hr www.krk.hr the routes of the the routes

Košljun Monastery 3.8 km Krk Castle

Heroes might die, SEE THE but the stories WIDER PICTURE about them don’t! For more information visit Mobile App Game of Frankopans www.frankopani.eu and www.strukturnifondovi.hr The Routes of the Frankopans