Veli Losinj: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Veli Lošinj is home to a restored tower that was built during Venetian rule. In 2000/01, the Tower Museum-Gallery opened there as part of the Lošinj Museum. The tower in the centre of the town was built in the 15th century as a defensive structure against pirate attacks.
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Culture and History
The Tower Museum presents the history of Veli Lošinj and southern Lošinj from prehistoric times to the present day. The region’s maritime traditions and tourism traditions are key focuses.
The Church of Our Lady of the Angels dates back to around 1510 and was extended in 1730. It contains an 18th-century marble main altar with two paintings by Francesco Fontebasso.
The Church of St John on Kalvarija Hill was built in 1755 as a family votive chapel. The historic Way of the Cross from Veli Lošinj to this church consisted of three chapels and wooden crosses marking the stations.
Rovenska is the fishing district of Veli Lošinj.
Nature, Sea and Conservation
The Lošinj Marine Education Centre in Veli Lošinj uses interactive exhibitions and educational content to introduce dolphins and other marine mammals of the Adriatic. Dolphin Day has been celebrated in Veli Lošinj since 1993. The centre also offers the “Adopt a Dolphin” programme, which supports marine conservation.
Dolphin Watching Lošinj is based at Obala maršala Tita 17 in Veli Lošinj. Dolphin-watching tours associated with Veli Lošinj last up to three hours.
The Pod Javori park forest extends from the health resort in the western part of Veli Lošinj.
For the overarching travel overview: Mali Lošinj.
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