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Sightseeing
Mali Lošinj is a city shaped by culture and past times. In the 19th century it became a small seafarer’s town and the centre of the whole island. Still today the atmosphere of the seamen’s traditions and the life of the captains characterises the environment. Since the discovery of the climate for therapeutic use and the growth of tourism as a growing part of the economy a new leaf was turned over for the city. Especially its nice rocky beaches, bays and green promenades paired with an excellent cuisine and nice people make Mali Lošinj an ideal destination for holidays. But apart from the relaxing beaches Mali Losinj has many old churches like the church St. Martin which dates back to the year 1450 and is today located on the graveyard of Lošinj. It is the oldest building and it depicts the history of the city. The church Mala Gospa (1696 – 1775), a three naved building, and the church of the Virgin Mary from 1534 are two other examples of sights worth seeing. The latter used to be the starting point for ships. Every time they started a journey they were bid farewell people could hear the sirens. Still today this tradition is kept. If the sirens get off people know that the captain of the passing ship comes from Lošinj. Beside the churches Mali Lošinj possesses many old villas of former captains which go back to the Austrian aristocracy who built many Art Nouveau houses and middle class houses on the coast line.
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