Cultural Corridors of South East Europe

South East Europe / Via Adriatica

Fortified town Lubenice

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Fortified town Lubenice

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Corridor: Via Adriatica
Country: Croatia, Island of Cres
Type: Fortress, Cultural Landscape
Epoch: Middle Ages
Theme: Fortresses
World Heritage:
Middle AgesFortressesFortressCultural Landscape

The fortified urban settlement like the present day ensemble is located on a rock towering over the steep southeastern coast of the island of Cres. The ensemble is very significant for national and regional history owing to its anthropological, archaeological, urban, artistic, ethnological values and due to its exceptionally well preserved ambience properties and blending into the cultural landscape.

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