Dobrinj - a good place to live since prehistoric times

Dobrinj has a very long and interesting history. It is first mentioned in a written Glagolitic document in 1100 in The Deed of Gift of Dragoslav the Famous.

According to archeological traces, we can conclude that Dobrinj already existed in pre-Romanesque and Romanesque times. The Dobrinj area has been inhabited since prehistoric times.

Dobrinj is one of the 7 Krk castles - fortified towns. However, Dobrinj did not have city walls, and because of that, he was robbed by pirates on several occasions.

History of Dobrinj written in Glagolitic script

Dobrinj has been one of the important centers of Glagolitic script on the island of Krk for centuries. Glagolitic script is the oldest known Slavic alphabet. It is not surprising that numerous Glagolitic books are kept in Dobrinj.

You will find Glagolitic letters scattered throughout the old town on many Glagolitic stone inscriptions.

The Old Slavonic liturgy is especially impressive, which can still be heard in the Dobrinj parish church on major church holidays.

Attractive Krk beaches in Dobrinj are within easy reach

Only 5 km from Dobrinj is the bay Soline, known for its healing mud. You can also enjoy the view of Soline at the lookouts in Dobrinj.

Near Dobrinj, there is the famous sandy beach of St. Marek in Risika.

Beautiful beaches in Šilo are only 6 km away from Dobrinj.

Holidays in Dobrinj allow you to enjoy a pleasant small Mediterranean town immersed in nature, while the attractive beaches of Krk are at your fingertips.

Top exhibitions & interesting ethno collections in Dobrinj

In Dobrinj you can see top exhibitions in the Infeld Gallery.

Be sure to visit the Sacral Museum in Dobrinj, whose most famous exhibit is the 14th century Paolo Veneziano pre-altar / antependium.

In the Ethnographic Museum and the Ethnographic Collection in Dobrinj, through a series of objects from everyday life, experience how the islanders once lived.

The unforgettable Dobrinj festivities, concerts and exhibitions

Dobrinj is widely known for Stipanja, St. Stephen's Day, the patron saint of Dobrinj who is celebrated 3.8. St. Stephen's Day in Dobrinj is known as one of the best and most visited festivities on Krk.

In summer, numerous concerts and entertainment programs take place in Dobrinj and its surroundings.

Dobrinj became famous for its very interesting exhibitions at the Infeld Gallery. There are other museum spaces in Dobrinj that are definitely worth visiting.

Stone traces of Dobrinj's past

As you walk through Dobrinj, each stone tells its own story about this ancient town. Some stone traces of a rich past are particularly interesting.

So you will find traditional public measures for grain and oil on the stairs that lead from Placa - the main town square to the park Jardin. These hollow measures were used to pay taxes.

A nearby stone figure - horse head also served as a length measure.

The Maskeron, a stone portrait by an unknown author from 1738 is very intriguing. The Maskeron was built into the corner of a house on the main town square.

Dobrinj church with a porch and a bell tower built 3 times

Dobrinj had a well-organized church community throughout the centuries.

There used to be as many as 7 churches in Dobrinj, and as many as 15 of them were located around Dobrinj.

Parish Church of St. Stephan was first mentioned as early as 1100 and was expanded and reorganized in the 16th and 17th centuries. Especially interesting is the porch (cergan) in front of the church - a gathering place and also a fantastic lookout.

Next to Dobrinj Square and Jardin Park, there is a bell tower originally built in the 18th century. It was damaged by lightning on several occasions and destroyed in World War II. The belltower of Dobrinj has always been rebuilt and rebuilt.

Saltworks in Soline that once brought economic power

At the foot of Dobrinj lies the village Soline. Nowadays Soline is primarily known for its beach with healing mud.

In Soline, as the name suggests, there used to be a saltworks, and the remains of the saltworks are still visible today.

Salt was highly valued in the Middle Ages, it strongly influenced history and brought economic power.

The Frankopan princes of Krk were the owners of the Krk saltworks. After they conquered the island of Krk in 1480. The Venetians closed the saltworks in Soline.

What to visit near Dobrinj?

Dobrinj has an excellent position for exploring the whole island. Here we have singled out several attractions near Dobrinj that are worth visiting:

• Visit the Biserujka cave and walk along the educational trail from Biserujka to Slivanjska bay.
• In Soline, take a look at the old wood measure, the largest anchor on Krk and Štrada, a place where salt was once cooked.
• In nearby Gabonjin, take the Glagolitic Trail and visit the Glagolitic Park.
• Find the largest dry stone wall on Krk. It is Vela Gromača in the village Kras, 311 m above sea level.
• Discover the many marked hiking trails that lead through the Dobrinj area. Be sure to visit the abandoned village of Dolovo.