Red like you've never seen before
Red like you've never seen before
Red like you've never seen before
Red like you've never seen before
Red like you've never seen before
About Croatian Coral Center Zlarin
At the Croatian Coral Center Zlarin, the centuries-old tradition of coral cultivation on this small island in the Šibenik archipelago is presented in an innovative and captivating manner. Coral harvesting is an activity for which Zlarin is renowned, and it represents the island’s most significant cultural heritage. The first written records of Zlarin coral hunters date back to the 15th century, and the influence of red coral branches permeates every aspect of life, history, and tradition on Zlarin.
Zlarin has earned the title of the Island of Corals due to its historical legacy and tradition of extracting, processing, and trading corals. With the establishment of the Coral Center, red coral assumes a new role as a catalyst for the island’s development. Instead of exploitation, the allure and significance of red coral form the foundation of a narrative advocating for the preservation of biodiversity.
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Kažerma house
The Croatian coral center Zlarin is located in the old houses of Kažerma and Šare, which were renovated and equipped through the project. The Kažerma House is an exhibition space with a permanent exhibition that includes a presentation of the ecosystem and protected species of the Šibenik archipelago, the tradition of Zlarin coral harvesting, and […]
Šare house
The Šare House is located across the street from the Kažerma house and it is renovated into a space with an amphitheater and accommodation units for researchers and scientists. The ground floor is a space for hanging out while the shade in front of the house is a perfect place to relax and chill. Both […]
Zlarin Island
Zlarin will enchant you with its natural beauty and rich history. Due to its geographical position, it has always had a significant strategic role as the guardian of the entrance to the channel of St. Anthony and guardian of the city of Šibenik. This island, with an area of 8.19 square kilometres, will win you over […]
Find out moreThe Tradition of Coral Harvesting
The knowledge about coral harvesting was passed down from father to son. The most important tool was ‘inženj’, i.e. the ‘cross of St. Andrew’, made of wood loaded with a heavy stone in the middle to pull it down to the bottom. Books could be written about the history of coral harvesting in Zlarin: the […]
Find out moreFortress of Culture Šibenik
Public Institution Fortress of Culture Šibenik is founded in June 2016. It originated from the Department for Management of Fortification System Facilities of Šibenik City Museum, which was established in 2014. The institution today manages three revitalized Šibenik’s Fortresess, St. Michael’s, Barone and St. John’s Fortress, House of Arts Arsen and City Point, the information […]
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