The island of Rab has a great offer of cultural and historic sights since the island was first inhabited by the Illyrians in the year 350 BC. Throughout its history, the island of Rab was under the direction of several Croatian rulers, the Venetians, Napoleon, the Habsburg monarchy and the Republic of Croatia. One of the most famous inhabitants of Rab was St. Marin, the founder of the Republic of San Marino and the protector of the town of Lopar.
Being inhabited throughout many centuries, the architecture and places on Rab went through many art and historic periods and styles. Therefore, on the island of Rab you can find a small church of St. Euphemia from the early Christian period, some paintings and a crucifix from the late gothic period, romanesque cathedral bell tower, gothic and renaissance style tower at the Duke's palace, the city lodge built in the renaissance style and many other cultural sights. Such a diversity of styles in architecture and art is the result of many rulers the island of Rab has had throughout its history.
So, if you like to visit places with rich cultural and historical heritage, to explore the history and art of such place, be sure to find some time to visit all cultural sights on the island of Rab that are listed bellow.
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