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Once the crown city of Croatian kings today Biograd on sea is a well-known tourist and nautical center as well as the center of the Riviera. It lies on a peninsula surrounded by modern marinas and a promenade with an unforgettable view of the Pašman Canal and the islands scattered in it. It is also surrounded by 5 National Parks and 2 Nature Parks, the vicinity of the Kornati Archipelago and Lake Vrana, its long-standing tourist tradition are only some of the reasons for choosing Biograd as a destination for an interesting and dynamic vacation. Biograd on sea is a Croatian royal city first mentioned in the 10th century while in the 11th century it was the seat of the Croatian kings and bishops. The city flourished as the crown city of the medieval Croatian kings and in 1102 the Hungarian – Croat king Koloman was crowned in it. The city was destroyed by the Venetians in 1125 and the only cultural monument that survived is St. John’s Basilica (11th cent.). Remaining proof of its tumultuous past can be seen in the Native Museum. We must emphasize a valuable hydro-archeological collection from a sunken 16th century ship found not far from the island of Gnalić in the canal of Pašman. Lake Vrana is rich with fish (carp, catfish and eel) and it is also an ornithologic reservation. It is at a distance of 5 km from Biograd and a favorite vacation and picnic area for nature and fishing lovers. It is worth visiting, especially the old center on the peninsula full of churches, historical buildings, museums and ramparts surrounding the peninsula. The gastronomy has all the characteristics of the best Dalmatian cuisine based on fish and vegetables boiled in plain water. A real delight is food made from lamb, especially stirred over an open fire. More than 36 sailing
regattas are organized in Biograd.
Važnija događanja u 2012. god
31.05.-2.06. Festival izvorne hrane, pića, gastro delicija,
izvornog suvenira i folklora ENO-EKO-GASTROETNO STOL 2012.
4.08. Biogradska noć
24. – 27.10.2013. Biograd boat – show Međunardni sajam nautike
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