UNIT 4 - Kvarner Flashcards
(34 cards)
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.
When was Rijeka conquered by the Romans?
In the 1st century BC
What was Rijeka called during Roman times?
Flumen (Latin for “river”), for the flowing waters in the area
When was Trsat castle built, and by whom?
In the 13th century, by the Frankopan family.
What is the oldest architectural monument in Rijeka?
The Roman Arch
What attracts numerous pilgrims to Rijeka
Trsat Sanctuary, one of the most important Marian pilgrimage sites in Croatia
What is Rijeka known for?
Its port, cultural and industrial heritage and the Rijeka Carnival (one of the largest in Europe)
When was the Korzo promenade designed?
In the 19th century
