Sightseeings Lopar - Recommendations for your Holiday in Lopar
Parochial church of St. John the baptist patron of lopar parish
It is situated in the very centre of the village and it's open to all its parishioners and their guests. During summer season, holy masses in foreign languages are beingserved.concerts of island's vocal groups ( so called "klape" ) and classical music also take place here.
Votive church of holy virgin mary
The church is from 14th century of which local residents are especially proud of. Situated on the hill, in a pine wood near ferry port, it is a target of numerous tourists and pilgrims. The church celebrates its day on 18th september when believers from all over the island, accompanied by many tourists, go on a pilgrimage, celebrating birth of virgin mary. Among people it is also known as "nativity of the virgin mary".
On that day, residents of lopar host the biggest festivity on the island. Unavoidable guests on that jjccasion are rab's cross-bowers. One of the most interesting island's attractions on recent history with their presence enrich various tourist fairs all around europe, thus casting the most beautiful light on that part of their island's tradition.
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