Culture life of peninsula Peljesac

Analyzing rich history of peninsula Peljesac one must conclude that all dominant civilizations left their mark on this little piece of Mediterranean, ancient Greeks, Illyrians, Romans, Venice, Republic of Dubrovnik, Napoleon’s France, Austro-Hungarian monarchy, and of course autochthonous native culture developing under their influences.

Rich historic heritage is embodied in monumental architecture of so called villa rusticae, standing to this day as reminder of forgotten ancient times and quondam way of living.

Go culture hunting on peninsula Peljesac and You will find bits of history scattered all over from Ston to Loviste.

Eye catching 600 years old monumental structure on the hill overlooking as Ston called Ston Walls 5,5 km long fortress with towers, built to protect the city from impostors a long time ago. While in Ston take a look at still highly productive saltpans initially built and exploited by Republic of Dubrovnik.

Enjoy the calmness of these medieval religious monuments: St.Mihovil near Ston, St.Nikola in Zuljana, Sv.Vlaho patron of Janjina, St.Petar and Pavle in the centre of Trpanj, Franciscan monastery Delorita in Kuna and another one above Orebic, Church of Mary Resurrections In Loviste.

Peninsula Peljesac is hiding relics of different areas as well as architectural remains of ancient civilizations everywhere You look.

Maritime museum and old captain’s houses in Orebic are the only reminders of once prominent maritime tradition.