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Knights and Damsels at Savicenta Medieval Festival 2012

2012-08-11 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Vitezovi Zelingradski

Taking place this weekend in the idyllic Istrian town from Friday 10 August to Sunday 12, Savicenta Medieval Fesival 2012 promises to delight its visitors with ancient arts and crafts, traditional food, old customs and beautiful parades, all designed to revive Savicenta’s medieval past.

Tags: Croatia festivals, Istria, Knights of Zelingrad, Sanvincenti, Savicenta Medieval Festival 2012

Medieval Days at Fjera of Rab, Croatia

2012-07-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Rab Medieval Festival

Today, July 25, the medieval island-city of Rab starts celebrating The Fjera of Rab, an enchanting three-day event recalling the town’s ancient past thorough a vibrant historical show. Reviving the spirit of the Middle Ages, the festival takes place together with the holidays of St Jacob’s Day (July 25th), St Anna’s Day (July 26th) and St Christopher’s Day (July 27th).

Tags: Croatia, Croatia events, Croatia festivals, Croatia travel, Fjera of Rab, Rab, Rab Island, Rab Medieval Festival, St Jacob’s Day, The Fjera of Rab

Garden Festival 2012: Sunshine Party In Croatia

2012-06-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Argonaughty

Taking place between 4 and 11 July in the charming town of Tisno, The Garden Festival kicks off party season in Croatia with an entire week of music, revelries, sunshine and famous artists. With a brand new venue overlooking the beautiful Adriatic, an outdoor club for after parties, live bands, top DJs, two boat parties […]

Tags: Croatia festivals, music festival, summer festivals, The Garden Festival, Tisno, Tisno festivals, Tisno Garden

Sanvincenti: July Mecca for Theater and Dance Fans

2012-05-21 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Scenes from the Dance & Non-verbal Theatre Festival 2011

Taking place between July 20-July 24 in Sanvincenti, Croatia, the Dance and Non-Verbal Theatre Festival features contemporary dance, theatre, mime, circus, street theatre, and more.

Tags: Croatia festivals, Dance and Non-Verbal Theatre Festival, dance festival, Istria, Sanvincenti

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