Punat Sights – Popular sights and attractions in Punat on the island of Krk
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Do you want to explore the most famous sights of the destination Punat on the island of Krk? Are you interested in what all the historical stories bring to the sights and attractions of Punt on the island of Krk? Is there an entrance fee to the sights and when are the opening hours of the popular sights in Punt?
Punat is a very attractive destination in Krk, which is recognizable by its large marina and many lovers of sailing and sailing. However, the history of Punat is very interesting and extends far into the past.
In Punt on the island of Krk you can find several very attractive sights, which we will present to you in more detail below on the page. The sights are mostly related to religion and religious heritage, and the islet of Košljun is particularly attractive, where there is a valuable Monastery and a lot of historical heritage.
All the details about the sights in Punt on the island of Krk – find out below.
TOP-SEHENSWÜRDIGKEITEN VON PUNAT
Top-Sehenswürdigkeiten in Punt nach unserer Auswahl
Our Best of Kvarner team explored Punat and the sights in Punat in detail. We discovered that Punat really has several beautiful sights that, apart from their attractive appearance, also hide very interesting historical stories.
In the following, we reveal to you which sights of Punt left the most positive impression on us. So, we bring you several top sights in Punt that are definitely worth visiting:
Košljun islet
The islet of Košljun is one of the most attractive sights of the Punat destination. A beautiful islet that adorns Puntarska Draga – the Punt landmark is very popular. It is worth mentioning that there has been a Franciscan monastery on the islet for centuries, which is still the basis of the islet’s events today.
The surface of the islet is 68,500 m2, and it is mostly covered with forest and greenery (about 400 plant species). Performances, concerts and exhibitions are occasionally held on the island.
Open: all year round
Admission: free
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Naša Ocjena:
4.8
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Ocjena turista: 4.8
Church of Saint George
The Church of St. George is an abandoned small church from the 12th century, which is now in a semi-decomposed state. The church is located approx. 2 km from Punt, and the church can be reached by a beautiful natural promenade along the sea.
Research has revealed that the church has a much longer history that goes all the way back to ancient times. The findings indicate that in addition to the ancient church, there used to be an ancient cemetery here. The discovery of a fragment of Croatian wickerwork is particularly worth noting – as evidence of the settlement of Croats.
Open: all year round
Admission: free
Naša Ocjena:
4.6
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Ocjena turista: 4.5
ALL FULL OF SIGHTS
All sights in Punt on the island of Krk
Do you want to enjoy exploring all the sights of the Punat destination on the island of Krk? Are you interested in a complete list of sights that you can see in the Punt area? Are you looking for information about lesser-known sights to discover interesting details of the history of Punt on the island of Krk?
Below we bring you a complete list of sights in Punt on the island of Krk. Although we may have inadvertently left out some sights of the Punta destination, we try to constantly update the list of sights with new information and knowledge. These are the sights in Punt on the island of Krk:
Košljun islet
The islet of Košljun is one of the most attractive sights of the Punat destination. A beautiful islet that adorns Puntarska Draga – the Punt landmark is very popular. It is worth mentioning that there has been a Franciscan monastery on the islet for centuries, which is still the basis of the islet’s events today.
The surface of the islet is 68,500 m2, and it is mostly covered with forest and greenery (about 400 plant species). Performances, concerts and exhibitions are occasionally held on the island.
Open: all year round
Admission: free
Naša Ocjena:
4.8
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Ocjena turista: 4.8
Church of Saint George
The Church of St. George is an abandoned small church from the 12th century, which is now in a semi-decomposed state. The church is located approx. 2 km from Punt, and the church can be reached by a beautiful natural promenade along the sea.
Research has revealed that the church has a much longer history that goes all the way back to ancient times. The findings indicate that in addition to the ancient church, there used to be an ancient cemetery here. The discovery of a fragment of Croatian wickerwork is particularly worth noting – as evidence of the settlement of Croats.
Open: all year round
Admission: free
Naša Ocjena:
4.6
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Ocjena turista: 4.5
Franciscan monastery Košljun
The Franciscan monastery of Košljun has a very important historical value because in the archaeological and ethnographic museum it preserves many objects of Krk peasants and folk costumes of the island of Krk. Interestingly, the Monastery also houses a rich zoological collection, and the one-eyed lamb is particularly attractive.
In its rich history, the Franciscan monastery had various functions. Today, it houses a rich library with about 30,000 books. Ptolemy’s atlas from 1511, which is one of only three preserved in the world, is particularly attractive.
Open: all year round
Naša Ocjena:
4.8
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Ocjena turista: 4.6
Church of Saint Roch
The Church of Saint Rok is a relatively small church built way back in 1855. The church was built on Vela placa, and the altar, which is decorated with various statues, is especially attractive. The story related to the creation of this church in Punta is also interesting.
A local from Punta (Jakov Raguzin) had an apparition of St. Roch in a dream during the cholera era. St. Roko told him that the inhabitants of Punt will be saved from cholera if they build a church in honor of St. Deadline. Prompted by this, Mr. Raguzin donated the land for the construction of the Church of St. Rok, while the residents of Punt donated money.
Open: all year round
Admission: free
Naša Ocjena:
4.5
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Ocjena turista: 4.9
Parish Church of the Holy Trinity
The parish church of the Holy Trinity is an imposing church in Punt, the construction of which began way back in 1767. Throughout history, the church has received numerous modifications, and it has been extensively expanded twice. The interior of the church, which houses a valuable altar and sculptures, is particularly attractive.
Many will say that the main altar of the church is one of the most beautiful baroque altars in the area of Kvarner. The altar was made by the Pauline monk and sculptor Paulus Reidl. It is also worth highlighting the sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary, Saint Anne and baby Jesus, which was created in the 16th century and is the work of Tyrolean carvers.
Open: all year round
Entrance: free
Naša Ocjena:
4.6
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Ocjena turista: 4.5
Church of Saint Nicholas
The Church of St. Nicholas is one of the newer churches in the Punat area, and it was built with the aim of protecting sailors coming and going from Marina Punat. Namely, Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, so the sailors from Punt built a church in his honor at the very entrance to the Gulf of Punt.
The Church of St. Nicholas is located just a few meters from the sea and you will definitely come across it if you walk along the promenade by the sea. The interior and exterior of the Church do not hide some important historical details, although the church was built way back in 1911.
Open: occasionally during the year
Admission: free
Naša Ocjena:
4.6
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Ocjena turista: 4.8
Marina Punat
Marina Punat is not a classic natural or historical landmark, but an object that completely changed the look and popularity of the small Punat on the island of Krk. Brodska Marina with its attractive appearance and numerous boats certainly captures the attention of tourists, so it is worth visiting during your vacation in Punt.
Marina Punat was founded long ago in 1964 and is the oldest marina in Croatia. Today, it is one of the largest marinas in the northern Adriatic with 850 quality berths. There is absolutely no doubt that Marina Punat contributed to the development of tourism not only in the destination of Punat, but also in the entire island of Krk.
Naša Ocjena:
4.6
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Ocjena turista: 4.5
Natural promenade by the sea
The natural promenade by the sea that continues to Medane beach is one of the most interesting promenades in the area of Punt and its surroundings. The promenade is not landscaped, which gives you the opportunity to enjoy beautiful and preserved nature. The beautiful sea on one side and plenty of greenery on the other side of the promenade – will delight your curiosity.
The promenade is popular among nature lovers because it leads you to preserved beaches, viewpoints and olive groves. You will enjoy the beautiful view of the sea expanses of the Punat destination and the attractive natural beaches where you can swim. Of course, watch out for the various animals that live in nature and for the strong sun, which can be dangerous on summer days.
Naša Ocjena:
4.6
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Ocjena turista: 4.8
