The beginnings of Mali Lošinj back in the 12th century when it came to the island of Losinj twelve Croatian families settled in the eastern bay of St. Martin. The first Croatian settlers were farmers, later turned to fishing, marine and shipbuilding industry moved up and the whole village to shore.
The golden age was the end of the 19th century when, thanks to marine science, "small village" has become a maritime town. Due to major changes and the maritime crisis in this area, graduating from sailing to steam, it seemed that the fate of these and similar towns sealed. Discovering the health benefits of the climate and the emergence of new industries, tourism, open a new page in the island's history.
The rich cultural heritage of the island at every step. Churches, monasteries, Renaissance buildings, basilicas and ancient ruins are everywhere on the island.
Gallery in Mali Losinj, keeps an extremely rich art collection of Croatian artists, a gift from prof. Andra Vida and Catherine Mihičić and a collection of European artists, donated by Giuseppe Piper.
Museum and gallery space in the Tower in Veli Losinj testify about the maritime tradition of the island. The permanent exhibition has the task to present the multi-layered history of Lošinj, with special emphasis on the glorious maritime past. In addition to the permanent display is provided and space for occasional art and museum exhibitions.
A rich cultural life of the witness and the discovery of valuable sculptures, found in the valuable, which is a Greek athlete APOXIOMEN.
City Osor actually is a museum in the open, in which artists of all eras have left their mark, from contemporary to Mestrovic remains of ancient walls, fortresses, the first early Christian basilica museum city with gardens and parks in the green hide the traces of ancient Roman villas, Renaissance portals and monasteries . The city is at the same time and history museum, the summer becomes a unique scenic area rich in cultural events, among which are Osorske musical evenings.
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