A little story from Austro-Hungarian naval history and SMS Zenta ship...On 16 August 1914 the combined Anglo-French Fleet under Admiral Auguste Boué de Lapeyrère, made a sweep of the Adriatic Sea. Zenta was escorted by a destroyer blockading the coast of Montenegro. She was trapped by seventeen French and British naval units consisting of battleships and armoured cruisers, which prevented her escape North. After allowing the destroyer SMS Ulan to get away, she was sunk by gunfire during the Battle of Antivari off the coast of Bar, Montenegro, with the loss of 179 lives. Surviving commander Paul Pachner, officers and crew swam ashore and were interned until 1916 (the Anglo-French Fleet did not attempt to rescue any survivors)...and survivors from Zenta who swam more then 6 hours that day built this chapel in year 1923 in memory of friends who lost their lives.... u spomen na svoje poginule saborce,od dobrovoljnih priloga je podignuta kapelica oko 1923.god.od 173 utopljenih sa krstarice Zenta,49 su...
Read moreA hidden gem with a spectacular view! The hike to the church is a bit of a workout, but once you reach the top, you’re rewarded with a peaceful atmosphere and stunning panoramic views of the coastline and the Adriatic Sea. The small chapel perched on the cliff is beautiful and serene. Be sure to wear proper shoes — the trail is rocky and can be a bit tricky. A great spot for nature lovers and photographers! The boat to the island was 8-10 € per person,...
Read moreI haven’t had the chance to visit St. Nedjelja Church, but even from the shore it leaves an unreal impression. Its position on the elevation and the view it offers make it a place that attracts attention from afar. It looks like it belongs to a fairytale landscape, perfectly blending into nature. Even though I haven’t seen the interior, the exterior and surroundings already speak of its beauty and...
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