Omiš
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Omiš (Population: 15,800 ; Area: 266 km² (103 mi²) - the City and port in Dalmatia, Croatia (Dalmacija, Hrvatska) located approximately 25 km (16 miles) south-east of the Croatia's second largest City of Split. Its location is where emerald-green Cetina River meets Adriatic Sea (Jadransko More).
Historic names: Oneum (Onaeum), Onaion (Oneon), Holm (Hum), Olmisi, Olmissium, Almivssium, Almissa.
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[edit] History
Omiš was well known in the past by the Corsairs* of Almissa (Omiški gusari) whose Sagittas - ships (Sagitta; Genitive: Sagittae; Translation: the Arrow), brought fame to them because they were built for attack and fast retrieval into the mouth of the Cetina River, protecting the town from foreign invaders. At a very early date neighbours of the Corsairs of Almissa, the highlanders of the Poljica Principality (Poljička Republika), became their friends and allies. This allowed them to harass the seaborne trade, without fear of a sudden attack by land.
In the Priko neighborhood, on the right bank of the Cetina River, stands the site with the most historic significance: the preRomanesque St. Peter's church (crkva Sv. Petra) from the X century A.D. This single-naved edifice, with a cupola and apse, was used in XVIII century as a Glagolithic seminary for novice priests.
[edit] Economy
Today, Omiš's economy is based on farming, fishing, textile and food-processing industries and tourism.
[edit] Tourist attractions
The Omiš Riviera stretches for twenty kilometers along a coast of exceptional beauty, with many perfect pebble and sandy beaches and bays, steep cliffs and a crystal clear sea .... One is bound to be attracted and delighted. The mood is caught in an inscription on the lintel of a Renaissance palace in Omiš: "GRATIAS AGO TIBI DOMINE QUIA FUI IN HOC MUNDO" (Thanks be to Thee o Lord, that I have lived on this Earth"). The Omiš Rivera, its cultural heritage, the quiet Dalmatian singing in wine cellars (konoba) and, above all, people - are the ingredients of an unforgettable holiday experience. A visit to the Cetina River beyond Omiš is well worth the trip, especially to the destinations of Radmanove Mlinice and the Gubavica waterfalls (Velika and Mala Gubavica). Radmanove Mlinice, located five kilometers (3 miles) up to the canyon of Cetina River, is an excursion/picnic place famous for bread baked under an iron lid (peka) and for fresh trout that can be caught from the river. The Cetina River is a great place for those who like active holidays (white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking). Recreational activities, in Omiš, also include: free climbing, cycling, tennis, football (soccer), basketball, 9-pin bowling, bocce, paragliding, beach volleyball, windsurfing, water-skiing, sea kayaking, waterpolo and scuba diving.
[edit] Culture
Omiš is best-known for the traditional Festival Dalmatinskih Klapa (Festival of the Dalmatian Klapas). There is no doubt that Festival dalmatinskih klapa is the highlight of Omiš's summer, the expression of the city's vitality... in short, its beauty. Also, Omiš Summer Festival during which various concerts and recitals are performed at the plazas and in churches (Omiš has eight churches). Other summertime activities include: "Jure's poplars", "Fishing night", "Swimming marathon", "Omiš triathlon", "Pirats' nights" and "Ludi skokovi" ("Crazy dives").
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[edit] External links
- Omiš unofficial web site
- Omiš unofficial web site
- Omiš tourist board - official pages
- Find out more about Omis
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