Iž (Italian: Eso, German: Ese) is an island in the Zadar Archipelago within the Croatian reaches of the Adriatic Sea. It is situated between Ugljan on the north-east and Dugi Otok on the south-west and is about an hour's ferry ride from Zadar. It has an area of 17.59 square kilometres (7 square miles) and a population of 557.
Its mineralogy is composed of mainly limestone and dolomite. The island has been settled since prehistoric times; there is a Catholic church dating from the 11th century and records of the first Croatian settlers date from the year 1266. Its two biggest settlements (Veli Iž and Mali Iž) are located on the eastern part of the island.
Its mineralogy is composed of mainly limestone and dolomite. The island has been settled since prehistoric times; there is a Catholic church dating from the 11th century and records of the first Croatian settlers date from the year 1266. Its two biggest settlements (Veli Iž and Mali Iž) are located on the eastern part of the island.
Veli Iž
In the old center of Veli Iž village you can see the renovated church of St. Peter and Paul from the 14th century, a rustic building with Romanesque period elements. Moreover, you can also check the Ethnographic collection which holds numerous artifacts of authentic Iž ceramics and traditional tools used in pottery craft. The historic remains along with modernly equipped marina are yet another bonus Iž Island offers for your enjoyment besides its natural beauties.
Mali Iž
Mali Iž is a group of 5 villages: Komoševa, Porovac, Knež, Makovac and Muće. It's famous for its round shaped church from the 11th century, situated close to a fortress which belonged to Zadar's aristocrats who used to be the owners of Iž Island.
Enjoy on Iž!
Source: Wikipedia, Adriatic.hr, Myself
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