Lubenice, Medieval fort settlement on Cres Island, Croatia
The stone buildings of Lubenice rise along narrow streets atop a 380-meter limestone cliff overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
The settlement traces its origins to 4000 years ago, when ancient inhabitants established a fortified position known as Hibernitia during Roman times.
The Church of the Visitation of Virgin Mary stands among forty traditional structures built with local stone, following Mediterranean architectural patterns.
Visitors need to take a ferry to Cres Island and drive up winding roads to reach this settlement, which has limited services for tourists.
Only six permanent residents maintain this centuries-old village, where two preserved gates mark the northern and southern entrances to the settlement.
Location: Primorje-Gorski Kotar County
Location: Cres
GPS coordinates: 44.88700,14.33200
Latest update: October 15, 2025 21:29
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