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Ruins of the Benedictine Monastery on Lokrum

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Ruins of the Benedictine Monastery on Lokrum

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    July 30, 2026

    In the heart of Lokrum rises the former Benedictine monastery, a historic site whose roots date back to the 11th century.

    The impressive ruin combines Romanesque and Gothic architectural forms with elements of the Renaissance. In the 17th century, the monastery was abandoned after an earthquake, before being purchased in the 19th century by Archduke Maximilian of Habsburg. He established his summer residence here with an exotic garden and breathed new life into the place.
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    August 9, 2025

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    The history of the island dates back to the 11th century, more precisely to 1023, the date of the foundation of a Benedictine monastery. The name Lokrum (La-croma) comes from …
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