Meet Klančić - the narrowest street in the world situated in Vrbnik on the island of Krk

Small but full of irresistible charm, the town of Vrbnik on the island of Krk rises proudly 48 m above the sea and gives a postcard-like scene that seems almost unreal. This small old town full of Mediterranean spirit has tiny squares and many winding, narrow, and even narrower streets. Vrbnik will surely delight you with its picturesque scenery, a 900-year-long story, intertwined streets, and a fascinating old town.
 
The view from the seaside is quite enchanting - high cliffs, a bell tower, and the many roofs of tightly pressed houses proudly guard the medieval walls. Everything about Vrbnik is magical, its architecture, historical sights, and the fact that it is a cradle of literacy and one of the oldest places on the island of Krk.
Take a walk through this old town, its narrow and picturesque streets, almost like you are in a picture book.
 
Now that you are exploring Vrbnik, you will definitely want to find the "narrowest street in the world" - Klančić. Klančić is only 43 cm wide, and passing through it will leave no one indifferent, so be sure to try it! And yes, we do suggest you take up this activity before a pleasant meal because there will undoubtedly be some tummy-tucking! Klančić is one of the most famous sights in Vrbnik.

 Is Klančić really the narrowest street in the world?

Klančić is known as the narrowest street in the world. Although according to The Guinness Book of Records, the narrowest street is located in Reutlingen in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. This alley is called Spreuerhofstraße in its narrowest part is only 31 cm wide with an average width of 40 cm and 3.8 meters long. It is actually a passage between two buildings.
 
In Croatia, we also have some other famous narrow streets. We must mention the street called Pusti me da prođem or Let me pass in Split. This narrow street is about 10 meters long. You will find it next to the Temple of Jupiter in Diocletian's Palace. Also, in our close vicinity, in Novi Vinodolski, not far from the parish church, there is another narrow street that would be difficult for two people to pass. This narrow street is also quite long.

 
Where is Klančić?

What is the easiest way to find Klaničić, the narrowest street in Vrbnik? There are several ways to reach Klančić. The easiest way is to go to the square Placa vrbničkog statuta and enter the street Potočina (a butcher's shop on the corner must remain on your left side). Then follow the street that will lead you to the small picturesque square Trg kralja Zvonimira next to Dverčića - a small gate in the city walls. Finally, just a few steps further down street Potočina and you will find Klančić on your left side.
 
Pass through Klančić, the narrowest alley and find yourself on another small square - Opjica. There you can enjoy a fantastic view of the city walls, the sea, and the towns of Crikvenica and Novi Vinodolski situated on the nearby mainland, across from the shores of the island. Play with this labyrinth of alleys, the perfect backdrop for the best photo from a vacation or trip. Klančić, the narrowest street in the world is one of the ideal Instagram locations that are not lacking on the island of Krk. If you are interested in where the others are, be sure to read our article Discover the best Instagram locations on the island of Krk.

Numerous other pleasures await you in Vrbnik

If you have successfully mastered this "passage," we recommend that you celebrate in the best possible way. In Vrbnik, every celebration is made with Vrbnička žlahtina, the most appreciated wine on the island of Krk. It is a quality wine produced from the "white noble" of the autochthonous variety of Vrbnik, which thrives exclusively in the Vrbnik field.

Over the years, Vrbnička žlahtina has become the main symbol of Vrbnik - the town above the sea. Even when we reveal to you that it goes perfectly with the flavors of homemade sheep cheese, fish, and other seafood specialties and white meat dishes, the prize seems worthy of a winner.

You can explore this beautiful town with a guide, learn many exciting things and fall in love with the many picturesque details of its narrow streets, galleries, monuments, churches, fields, promenades, and beaches. Taste fantastic indigenous cuisine and many delicious local specialties, listen to the sea and endlessly enjoy all the beauties of Vrbnik and the island of Krk.