The island of Rab was settled by the Illyrians in the 4th century BC. Later, the Romans built a fortified port here and called this place Felix Arba, or "happy". Rab belonged to Byzantium, the Hungarian-Croatian principality, the Venetian Republic. When the latter one fell, it became a part of Italy and only after the First World War it turned out to be a part of Yugoslavia. Although, it was later reoccupied by the Italian army again until the end of World War II. A pretty rich history, isn't it? However, it often seems that Rab took a bit of cultural and historical heritage from each of the civilizations that owned it.
One of the most "Croatian" souvenirs can be considered Morcic jewelry. According to the legend, many centuries ago, the image of the Moor in a turban, in the form of which Morcic is made … 
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Located in the Kvarner Gulf, the Croatian island of Rab is considered to be the sunniest place in Europe. It's an ideal resort with fabulous beaches, beautiful nature and unique climatic … Open
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The fragments of a Benedictine monastery, built around the 11th-century, have survived to this day. Unfortunately, the building itself did not survive the test of time and now only ruins remained of it. Nevertheless, the monastery bell tower of St. John the Evangelist, built in the 12th-century, was restored in 1933 and is now available for viewing by all visitors. It is also worth looking at the small but surprisingly beautiful Church of the Holy Spirit. Franciscan monastery of St. Anthony, a wonderful example of medieval architecture, has also reached our days.
Rab Island is great for a family vacation with children. There are no water parks, amusement parks or a zoo but there are a large number of natural and architectural attractions. Rab will … Open
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Iconic cultural sights of Croatia
The archaeological museum in Zadar is one of the largest in Dalmatia. Its exposition consists of three parts. The ground floor of the building features collections of the Middle Ages; the second has a collection of the times of the Roman Empire, and the third displays art of prehistoric times. The collection of the Roman Empire embraces weapons of the Roman army, household items, and statues. Another cultural center of the country is the city of Rijeka. It contains a large number of historical attractions, such as the leaning tower of the Venetian building, the Capuchin Church, the Modello Palace, and the old Roman gate. Tourists will find it interesting to visit the Pomor Museum and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
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