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Pag
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| Picturesque Pag, a well-preserved medieval town located on the island of the same name. Founded in the 15th century and built
in accordance with plans by Dalmatian Renaissance architect Juraj Dalmatinac, Pag offers a wealth of historic monuments such
as St. Mary's Church in the central square; the old tower, town walls and the Duke’s Palace. Many ecclesiastical relics and
paintings are found at the Benedictine Convent, which has also preserved the ancient tradition of baking ‘baskotins’, a dry
crispy bread. Salt is still produced at the salt works, which are as old as Pag itself, and agriculture and fishing also play
an important economic role. Pag sheep’s cheese and Pag lace are hallmarks of the island. Folklore and carnivals in both
winter and summer are a centuries-old tradition, rich in culture as well as extremely entertaining. Well worth a visit.
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