The "mystical" February in Istria often graces us with impressive misty scenarios through the rainy days. It is the peaceful time of intimacy and love, or sometimes of conscious loneliness. Retreating into the cosy home, we look out over the misted ocean and feel as lonely as if we were in a lighthouse. This inspired us to read the legendary and in some cases tragic stories about Istrian lighthouses, which we want to share with you today. Happy reading!
The "mystical" February in Istria often graces us with impressive misty scenarios through the rainy days. It is the peaceful time of intimacy and love, or sometimes of conscious loneliness. Retreating into the cosy home, we look out over the misted ocean and feel as lonely as if we were in a lighthouse. This inspired us to read the legendary and in some cases tragic stories about Istrian lighthouses, which we want to share with you today. Happy reading!
Lighthouse Sv. Ivan
This lighthouse was built in 1853 by the Austro-Hungarian authorities. The legend says a Venetian doge was sailing from Venice to Rovinj and spotted the dangerous cliffs of Sv. Ivan. The doge promised to Sv. Ivan to lit a candle as high as the highest tower in Rovinj if he guided him safely to the shore. After some time, the doge forgot about his promise to Sv. Ivan and never lit the candle. On his next trip from Venice to Rovinj, a storm surprised him in the same place, and he and his crew disappeared in the stormy sea. We will never know if this legend is true, but the underwater world of Sv. Ivan is very interesting to explore because of all the sunken ships.
Lighthouse Sv. Ivan
This lighthouse was built in 1853 by the Austro-Hungarian authorities. The legend says a Venetian doge was sailing from Venice to Rovinj and spotted the dangerous cliffs of Sv. Ivan. The doge promised to Sv. Ivan to lit a candle as high as the highest tower in Rovinj if he guided him safely to the shore. After some time, the doge forgot about his promise to Sv. Ivan never lit the candle. On his next trip from Venice to Rovinj, a storm surprised him in the same place, and he and his crew disappeared in the stormy sea. We will never know if this legend is true, but the underwater world of Sv. Ivan is very interesting to explore because of all the sunken ships.
The lighthouse of Cape Savudrija
The lighthouse was built in 1818, and it's the oldest one in the Adriatic. This lighthouse was the first one in the world to derive its light from coal distillation. The legend of this lighthouse says that it was built by Lord Meternich for a beautiful Croatian woman he had met at a ball in Vienna. The lighthouse was built as a disguise for their love nest. Unfortunately, the Croatian beauty died on the day that the lighthouse was finished, and Meternich never came back to see it.
The lighthouse of Cape Savudrija
The lighthouse was built in 1818, and it's the oldest one in the Adriatic. This lighthouse was the first one in the world to derive its light from coal distillation. The legend of this lighthouse says that it was built by Lord Meternich for a beautiful Croatian woman he had met at a ball in Vienna. The lighthouse was built as a disguise for their love nest. Unfortunately, the Croatian beauty died on the day that the lighthouse was finished, and Meternich never came back to see it.
The lighthouse of Cape Crna Punta
The Lighthouse Crna Punta (black cape) is located on the east coast of the Istrian peninsula. The legend says that there are secret tunnels under the lighthouse where gold has been hidden. When the tunnels were discovered a few years ago, mysterious symbols were found in them, but they have not been deciphered to this day. No trace of the gold has been found either.
The lighthouse of Cape Crna Punta
The Lighthouse Crna Punta (black cape) is located on the east coast of the Istrian peninsula. The legend says that there are secret tunnels under the lighthouse where gold has been hidden. When the tunnels were discovered a few years ago, mysterious symbols were found in them, but they have not been deciphered to this day. No trace of the gold has been found either.
Lighthouse Porer
Porer is the highest lighthouse in Istria and is located near Cape Kamenjak close to Pula. The lighthouse was built in 1833, but the island is considerably older, with ancient remains. In winter, the lighthouse has to battle stormy waves. Several shipwrecks near the island bear witness to how dangerous the local storms can be. This raises the question: How was the lighthouse built? We will probably never know.
Lighthouse Porer
Porer is the highest lighthouse in Istria and is located near Cape Kamenjak close to Pula. The lighthouse was built in 1833, but the island is considerably older, with ancient remains. In winter, the lighthouse has to battle stormy waves. Several shipwrecks near the island bear witness to how dangerous the local storms can be. This raises the question: How was the lighthouse built? We will probably never know.
