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Komiža
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Komiža

Komiža is located on the west side of the island of Vis, Croatia, in the deep Komiža Bay. It is separated from the rest of the island by the Hum massif (highest peak 587 m) which descends steeply to the shores of the bay. Such geographical position, and the lack of agricultural land, determined the orientation of Komiža towards the sea and fishing. It is connected to the town of Vis, 10 km away, by a new road via the Sveti Mihovil pass. The distance along the old road Vis – Komiža that passes through the southern part of the island is 20 km. #travel #komiža #croatia ##vis #island

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Origins Of Komiža
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Origins Of Komiža

Komiža is a settlement of younger origin than the neighboring town of Vis. One of the theories about the origin of its name says that it originated from the word Com Issa, which literally means a place next to Issa, an ancient settlement on the site of today’s Vis. It is assumed that the Greeks and Romans also inhabited the bay of Komiža, but so far no material evidence has been found. Komiža was first mentioned in 1145 as Val Comeza in the grant of the Zadar prince Petar, who ruled the central Dalmatian islands. #komiža #travel #origin #croatia

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Basic Historical Facts
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Basic Historical Facts

During Austro-Hungary, the municipality of Komiža had over 5,000 inhabitants. More then three times more than today. There are numerous causes of such demographic decline; first grapevine disease and the First World War, which forced many Komiža residents to emigrate to America, and even more the Second World War and its consequences. The post-war military isolation of the island of Vis, and the associated economic backwardness, led to a large outflow of young people leaving in search of work. #komiža #travel #history #worldwar

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Fishing Tradition And Production
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Fishing Tradition And Production

Komiža is known for its fishing tradition, which was transferred to North America by the emigrated people of Komiža. Before World War II, there were seven fish processing factories in the place, which were later merged into the Neptune factory. Until recently, it was the largest and most important economic entity in Komiža, but it completely disappeared in the transformation. #travel #komiža #fishing #attractions

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Cultural Sights
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Cultural Sights

Muster, a parish church dedicated to St. Nicholas, encompasses a set of buildings perched on a hill above the site. It is mentioned in documents at the end of the 12th century as a Benedictine monastery. The church and monastery were built in the 13th century on a dominant site inhabited since prehistoric times. The church was rebuilt and extended in the 16th and 17th centuries, as was the Romanesque bell tower. With its distinctive monumentality, this complex dominates the bay of Komiža. #travel #culture #church #komiža #croatia

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