There are only two countries without a capital, Switzerland being one of them. Unofficially, though, the city of Bern, situated in the heart of the Alpine country, is considered the nation’s political center. Located on a peninsula that is engulfed by the Aare River, the old town of Bern is vast and beautiful. Particularly striking are the characteristic rooftops and pergolas.
Curicta is the former Roman name of the island of Krk. The defensive walls of Curicum were among the most secure of all the towns on the Eastern Adriatic. The island was characterized by fertile lands and the closeness to the sea. Later, the island was settled by different people, but the strong ties to Roman history remain.
The island of Krk has historically been a center for Croatian culture. Before the arrival of the Slavs, a plethora of different people had settled here, such as the Illyrian and Roman tribes. All of those cultures made use of the richness of nature by harvesting the fruits of the land and the sea. The prosperity resulted in beautiful fortified towns and a rich heritage, which can still be seen all over the island today.
The Kvarner Bay in the north of Croatia is characterized by a number of smaller and larger islands. All of them have a long history and are rich in nature. The following shots were taken on the islands of Cres and Losinj.
Together with Cres Krk is the largest island in the Adria sea. Rich in history and beautiful architecture Krk is always worth a visit. Some perspectives.
Košljun is a small island situated close to Punat at the shore of the Croatian island of Krk. In Roman times, there was a villa rustica (country house); later in the Middle Ages, monks from the order of St. Benedictine founded a monastery on the little island. Besides a church and the convent buildings, which still exist and can be visited, it is quite a green and diverse landmass. There are dense forests, meadows, and Mediterranean gardens.
Michael Hoffman Photography 