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Osor - an important sailor city at times of the coastal ship travel. An ancient city, which connects and separates the island Cres with the island Losinj. A small channel separates the island Cres and the island Losinj. Can drive on the channel "Kavada" today smaller ships, yachts, motorboats and sailing boats during the opening times at 9.00 o'clock and 17,00 o'clock. This channel possesses also a swiveling bridge. In the Middle Ages lived here up to 30,000 humans. Osor with its approx. some tourist accommodations, 2 natural camping sites, a tourist office and several restaurants offer to 80 inhabitants. A parish and a post office are to the inhabitants likewise at the disposal.


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Here is Osor located

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How to get to Osor

Osor can be reached from Istria, with a ferry from Brestova (departure every half hour) to Porozina. From here, drive the main road 100 to pass Cres, Vransko lake immediately after Osor.

Another option is from the island of Krk, by ferry from Valbiska to Merag. There is also a road number 101 on the main road number 100 after Cres for Osor.

Map of Osor

Pictures of Osor

triggering the bridge

bridge triggering

movable bridge

Osor from THE south

bell tower

SMALL street

passage under the bridge

Osor

Osor

wellspring on market

Osor - the bridge


History of Osor

Numerous finds from prehistoric times testify about density. The city is developing in Roman times, and in ancient history in contact with Greek colonies. Osor was an important transit centre on the line of Baltic to the Aegean Sea. At that time in the city has lived 25 000 inhabitants. Changing the route of the city lost its strategic importance, and loses administrative function, which takes over the city Cres. After that began the city come down, which is desolated by phenomenon and malaria, so the bigger Osor 16 century has only about 500 residents.

What to see in Osor

It is a kind of a museum in which artists of all periods left its trace, there are the remains of ancient walls, fortresses, the first early Christian basilicas. Gardens and parks conceal traces of ancient Roman villas, Renaissance portals and monasteries, and here are a few sights to see:

  • Museum of religious art - a collection of sacred is located in Bishop's palace with items from the cathedral treasures
  • City Museum - once there was a town hall. With a deep porch, where there is a bust of parish priest who led the first amateur archaeological research. On the first floor is the archaeological museum with a collection of prehistoric, medieval and ancient findings.

Osor was bishop's seat and the development and construction of churches and civic buildings dominated this time.

  • Bronze statue of the sculptors Krsinic, Rosadric and Ivan Meštrović

In the 5th and 6 Century, the Cathedral of Osor was built. The cathedral is home to many of Osor collections from the 14th and 15 Century, lithargical books written on parchment. Directly at the cathedral was built in 1675 the bell tower. At the bell tower of the church are 2 Glagolitic inscriptions.

The largest Romanesque structure of the Osor is St. Peter's Basilica from the 11th Century. Benedictine monks founded this building.

  • Church Majka Bozja od Loze (path passable by car and more accessible when you look at the amount of Ustrine of Osor from the right turn)
  • The Villages Matalda Loze are only accessible by foot or with a suitable off-road vehicle.

Excursions in the region of Osor

Trips in the vicinity of Osor:

Accomodations in Osor

Hotels in Osor

Camping in Osor

Private accomodations in Osor

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Weather in Osor

Below you see the current weather forecast for Osor. The climate table of Osor tells you which temperatures can be expected for each month.

Current weather in Osor and a 7-day weather forecast for Osor

min.max.wind
Monday
13.10.2008		 11 °C
52 °F		 20 °C
68 °F
Tuesday
14.10.2008		 12 °C
54 °F		 21 °C
70 °F
Wednesday
15.10.2008		 14 °C
57 °F		 19 °C
66 °F
Thursday
16.10.2008		 13 °C
55 °F		 16 °C
61 °F
Friday
17.10.2008		 12 °C
54 °F		 16 °C
61 °F
Saturday
18.10.2008		 11 °C
52 °F		 17 °C
63 °F
Sunday
19.10.2008		 13 °C
55 °F		 16 °C
61 °F
Water temperature: 17 °C

Climate in Osor

Climate in Osor
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Max. Temperature
8
10
12
16
21
25
29
28
24
19
14
10
Min. Temperature
2
3
5
8
12
15
18
18
15
11
7
3
Hours of Sunshine
4
4
6
7
6
10
11
10
8
6
4
3
Rainy Days
7
6
7
7
6
5
4
4
5
7
9
9
Water temperature of the Adriatic Sea
11
10
11
13
17
21
23
24
22
19
16
13


Sports & leisure opportunities in Osor

Beautiful island offers beautiful moments out for a walk and recreational activities, you'll usually find in the camps. The two matched campsites are located at the isthmus between the islands of Cres and Losinj Island. Camping "Bijar is about 500 m from the town Osor away, camping" Preko Mosta directly at the bridge. The sites have different pitches. Rent caravan for 5 to 6 persons in addition to the camp "Bijar" for rental. The place includes a restaurant, supermarket and sport fields. The beach is partly steep slopes, rocky and gravel with some small bays.

Game and Sport: Television room, table tennis, beach volleyball, basketball, good water sports facilities around the town, diving centre, slipway.

  • Camp Bijar - has a children's playground, courts for basketball, soccer, volleyball and offers a variety of opportunities for water sports. There are trails for boats, and also has and a diving center.
  • Camp "Over the bridge" - here you'll find water sports, has a path for boats and cranes for larger vessels. In the camp there is a diving center. From the camp water pedestrian paths on top Osorscica. The island where you will enjoy the untouched nature.

Where to eat in Osor

Tourists coming into the city, not only for sightseeing its architecture, history, music or even museums, but more than ever because of the rich and diverse gastronomic offer. Here you can enjoy the authentic island dishes of fish and lamb but tasteful and domestic wines.

Restaurant

Restaurant

Restaurant

  • Tavern "Bonifacic" - along with tasty dishes from the terrace you can enjoy the beautiful view of the sea and observe the passage of ships through the Osor channel.

Beaches in Osor

Osor offers not only on land, but also to water unforgettable experiences. The underwater world around Osor is always a divers' paradise. For surfers offers, with its two marine, ideal sports pages. Game and Sport: Television room, table tennis, beach volleyball, basketball, good water sports facilities around the town, diving centre, slipway.

  • Beach Camp Bijar - beach is rocky and gravel, mostly with the pine forest that will be particularly interesting for families with children.

Nightlife and entertainment in Osor

During the summer months in Osor continually various events occur, and it is especially prominent festival of classical music, where concerts are held ensemble and soloists from Croatia and abroad in the beautiful ancient environments. The festival particularly cherishes Croatia's musical heritage is a favorite among lovers of classical music. If you'd like to have fun in a club or bar throughout the night, we suggest you visit the Cres or the Losinj Island.

Cultural events in Osor

  • Festival: "OSORSKE GLAZBENE VEČERI"-The music evenings / events in Osor is the most important event of these islands and the Kvarner area. Classical pieces and works of famous composers Croatian musician and composer of music lovers.

Summer music festival is held here from the traditional 1976., the remains of the theater from 1586. Excellent Croatian and international performers perform in a Renaissance church of the Assumption of Mary in July and August. .

  • On June 1, celebrate the patron saint St. Gaudentius.
  • During the summer, takes place in lapidary, art and sculpture exhibitions.

Videos of Osor

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Discussions about Osor

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Useful links

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