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Cultural Values
Cultural values are several different things which significantly influence and co-create the identity of particular areas and demonstrate the creativity and adaptation of a human kind to natural conditions. It can be priceless old knowledge related to plant production, hunting, forestry, food preparation ... to forgotten but important old buildings, technical knowledge, craft products, etc… A bunch of cultural values with development potential discovered in the SY_CULTour pilot areas are presented bellow.
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Dorigoni Mill
Dorigoni Mill is a restored water mill in the Civezzano municipality, hosting an exhibition of miller tools and machinery.
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Albiano Chestnut Festival
The Albiano Chestnut Festival is a three day festival aimed at restoring and preserving the local traditions linked to the chestnut
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Mount Calisio silver mines
Mount Calisio is a little mountain overlooking the city of Trento. Since ancient times has been a minerary zone, first for silver mining and then for stone extraction: all these activities are witnessed by a vast network of wells amd tunnels.
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The barn bridge
The barn bridge is a typical element of ancient rural houses in the Alpine area, used to carry hay and cereals to the barn and granary, widespread in the Judicaria Ecomuseum area.
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Balbido, the painted hamlet
Balbido is a hamlet of Bleggio Superiore municipality, characterized by more than 200 naïve murals decorating the houses walls.
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Donkey milk, healing water and officinal herbs
Donkey milk, officinal herbs and healing water are jointly used for the production of creams in an innovative farming project.
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Caino River Ethnographic path
The Caino River Ethnographic Path is a thematic route dedicated to the past human activities, winding through ancient restored buildings and other evidences from the past life.
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The Lardaro Barrier
One of the most important evidences of the 1st World War in Trentino, the Lardaro Barrier, built by Austria between 19th and 20th centuries, today included three forts: Larino Fort, Corno Fortand the ruins of Carriola Fort.
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The Chiese Valley botanic gardens
The Bridget Witch botanic garden and the Castel San Giovanni botanic garden, in Chiese Valley, are dedicated to officinal herbs, both aiming at enhancing the knowledge on local herbs and their use.
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Reati – nets for carrying the hay
Reati are a kind of net created by hand, once used for harvesting the hay and for carrying it from the fields to the hay barns and today re-discovered by the Lagorai Ecomuseum.
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Telve di Sopra Ethnographic Museum dedicated to the Cultural and Historical Memory – Tarcisio Trentin Collection
The Telve di Sopra Ethnographic Museum dedicated to the Cultural and Historical Memory is a collection tools used in the farm work and items referring to past traditions, conceived for tourist guided visits and as a tool for ethnographic studies.
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Valtrighetta malga and meadows
Malga Valtrighetta is one of the several still used Trentino malgas, mountain dairies for the milk processing.
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Flax farming and processing
In Peio Valley the linen-weaving know-how was re-discovered and today it's the focus of many initiatives.
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Grazioli Hall
Grazioli Hall is a typical old village house in the centre of the hamlet of Strombiano, now restored and open to the public as a House-Museum.
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The Edelweiss products
Edelweiss is being enhanced by an initiative of production of creams, associated to the creation of a botanic garden in Peio.
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Vanoi Ethnographic path
A hiking trail, composed by four thematic rings which go through the town of Caoria (845m) and the Malga Vesnota de sòra, a thousand metres above.
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Maize 'Dorotea' farming
The Dorotea maize is an old variety of maize which has been rediscovered and now is the focus of a group of 50 amateur farmers.
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'Le Verde' (Sauerkrauts typical of the Tesino plateau)
“Le Verde” are a traditional dish of Tesino plateau, made by fermented cabbage, which could be re-discovered as a tourist offer.
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Tesino Arboretum
Tesino Arboretum is a big green area on the Tesino plateau, composed by both typical natural ecosystems and newly created ecosystems with eductaional purposes.
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Tomaselli community dairy
The community dairy in the hamlet of Tomaselli was restored in 2009, making it newly operational, for the aim of encouraging the breeding activities and creating a service for the local population.
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The Chestnut Road
The Chestnut Road is a hiking road on the mountainside of the Lagorai massif dedicated to the chestnut tree and aimed at the promotion of the local chestnut farming as a means to restore both landscape and local economy.
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Erbarium 'Recognize and treat with the herbs, walking through the paths of Ronc'
The herbarium, aimed at re-discovering the local knowledge on the user of herbs, collects 34 cards dedicated to officinal local varieties, filled in with the collaboration of some local women.
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Publication 'From the memory to the production: wild plants and officinal herbs traditional use'
The publication is a collection of about twenty interviews made to elderly people to collect folk tradition knowledges on plants and herbs gathering, processing and use.
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Medieval fortress 'Strelchansko Kale'
8 m high medieval fortress Strelchansko Kale
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Mryansko Kale
Ruins of Mryansko Kale ancient Thracian fort
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Museum complex at the Historical Museum in Strelcha
Strelcha historical museum complex
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Rose-picking
Occupation- related custom of rose picking for rose oil production
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The Monument of Panayot Volov
Monument of local revolutionary Panayot Volov
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The Monument of Vasil Levski
Monument of national revolutionary and hero Vasil Levski
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Temple 'St. Archangel Michael'
“Archangel Michael” Bulgarian Orthodox Church
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Thracian cult complex - Heroon
Thracian cultic settlement complex (tomb, shrine and temple).
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Kenda Manor
Two-storied manor country-house in Spodnja Idrija.
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Forest railroad
A railroad constructed for an easier hauling of wood to the streams of Idrijca and Belca.
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Belce water barrages - 'klavže'
Water barrages constructed to enable the transport of wood.
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Smodin homestead
The secluded nucleated Smodin homestead on the plateau of Vojsko.
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Šturmajce homestead
The majetic Šturmajce homestead in Gorenja Kanomlja is one of the most important homesteads in the Idrija region.
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The church of St. Jacob
The late gothic church of St. Jacob in Ledine plateau.
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Jureč farm
The Jurec farm is an old house in Ledine plateau.
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The Mozina Granary
The renovated Mozina Granary is one-floored building in the complex of Možina homestead in Zavratec.
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Idrija žlikrofi
Idrija žlikrofi is a traditional Idrija dish made out of dough and filled with potatoes, onions, minced lard or smoked bacon, spices and aromatic plants.
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Zelševka cake
Zelševka cake is a spring-summer salty or sweet cake filled with mint and chives.
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Botanical Garden
Inside the village of Castello di Beffi (in Acciano), is a botanical garden, which surrounds the ruins of the ancient castle of Beffi. People can therefore enjoy being in close contact with nature and at the same time see and walk through the ruins of the castle.
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Roman Italic temple
In Castel di Ieri, is a Roman Temple of Republican age with mosaics and inscriptions on the floor, built in the proximity of a grassland area, used by local shepherds in ancient, primitive times
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Church and Convent of Saint Francis from Assisi
In Castelvecchio Subequo is a small church dedicated to Saint Francis and an adjacent convent of Saint Mary, where in XIII century, miracles took place. Since then, every year many people go to visit the church and hope for miracles.
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Rupestrian Church of Saint Rocco
In the hamlet of Ripa, there is the rupestrian church dedicated to Saint Rocco, excavated in a cave and located on a natural terrace. Inside there are altars and frescos, a blue roof with stars and a concrete/rocky floor.
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Castle Ofanianum
In Fagnano Alto is a fortress of III-IV century B.C., which is a typical example of a medieval castle, composed of a fortified village, two towers, a drawbridge and 2 ogival doors.
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Retenga Castle
The village of Fontecchio hosts the ancient Castle of Retenga, which was inhabited since the Italic period. The defensive structure of the castle dates back to XV-XVI century. Inside the circle of walls, there is the ancient bakery, which still preserves all ancient elements.
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Church of Saint Mary of Peace
The Church of Saint Mary of Peace is located inside the town of Fontecchio; it was erected in XI century, as a sign of peace between the two adjacent fighting villages. The Church was restored many times in the past and it is full of important pieces of art, which today makes it very important and valuable.
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Gagliano Aterno Castle
The castle of Gagliano Aterno shows a pentagonal base and is one of the best preserved castle in the Region Abruzzo. It has a noble appearance, with a beautiful open gallery and two rows of windows which overlook the village of Gagliano Aterno. It is surrounded by a moat, and the access is through a drawbridge.
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Goriano Sicoli Manor-house
The manor house of Goriano Sicoli used to be a castle in the XI century, while in 1593 it was transformed into a local parish Church. It was once very important for the whole Region as it represented a massive defensive structure, protected by a bulwark and surrounded by a double circle of walls with loopholes.
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Church of Saint Nicholas
The Church of Saint Nicola from Molina Aterno has valuable baroque and renaissence altars inside; one is particularly interesting as it was made from the ruins of an ancient marble balustrade of XVII century. Because of the earthquake which stroke Abruzzo, the Church today is still unaccessible.
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Saint Iona Tower
Saint Iona tower was erected in XIII century in the town of Ovindoly and was initially a watchtower, therefore it was isolated from the village. Later on, the village expanded and included the tower which became a linking point between two local castles.
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di Cambio medieval village
Di Cambio medieval village was built at the foot of Mount Rocca de Cagno. Today is tourist place for moutain hikers and those who look for a closer contact with nature.
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di Mezzo Fort village
The village of di Mezzo Fort is of medieval origins and is located on the southern part, upon San Calvario's mountain. It is known as a nice place where people can spend holidays in close contact with nature.
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Tower of Tione degli Abruzzi
The Tower of Tione degli Abruzzi was erected in XIV century as a watchtower and was therefore located in the upper part of the village; it was probably surrounded by walls, which today are not visible any more. The watchtower is 20 mt high and divided in 4 floors.
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Church of Saint Mary of the Bridge
The church of Saint Mary of the Bridge in Tione degli Abruzzi is very interesting from an artistic and architectonic point of view, due to its irregular and asymmetrical structure. The church is probably of monastic origins and it was probably built on the ruins of a pagan temple, around the V-VI century
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Craters of the village of Secinaro
Secinaro is a small village which became famous for its meteor crater, where now is a natural lake. It has been recently argued, though, that the crater was due to human or wildlife's excavations. Scientists still continue to investigate.
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Village of San Demetrio ne' Vestini
The village of San Demetrio ne' Vestini is known for its beautiful landscape; near the town centre, is a scenic overview with moutains, spontaneous vegetation and the crystal clear water of a river which runs up to the village. Unfortunately the village was damaged by an earthquake on 6th April 2009 and is still today under re-construction
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Didactic Farm in Rocca di Mezzo
In the village of Rocca di Mezzo there are didactic laboratories, organised by a local farm which teaches youngsters how to produce cheese, how to ride horses and make them discover the world of bees. These laboartories are very important for both young people and for families as they experience nature life.
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Dylevsko Kale
Medieval ellipse fortress Dylevsko Kale
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The Sava pits
The largest ore deposit of iron ore in Slovenia, with a rich testimony of the mining history in this region of Europe.
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Old Sava
Old Sava, former iron-working settlement, is today the central part of the town of Jesenice.
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Ruard manor
Ruard manor is an architectural example how wealthier people lived in working town.
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Kasarna
Kasarna is a building, where worker's families lived.
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The blast furnace at Old Sava
Once the mightiest Jesenice blast furnace, is nowdays (today) an integral part of the Museum of iron technology.
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The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and St. Roch at Old Sava
The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and St. Roch is located in iron-working settlement Old Sava.
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Kolpern at Old Sava
Kolpern was a warehouse for storage of charcoal.
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The Church of St. Lenart at Murova
St. Lenart’s Church at Murova is considered to be one of the most beautiful sacral buildings in the oldest part of the town Jesenice, called Murova.
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Kos manor
The Kos manor from 16th Century in Jesenice.
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Grammar School
Grammar School is one of the very few preserved secession buildings in Jesenice.
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Country house Pristava
Country house Pristava in the middle of botanical garden above Javorniški Rovt.
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Cretan Diet
Cretan Diet is universally known as an ideal nutritional system safeguarding health and longevity. Apart from being a shield of protection, it is also an important cultural heritage comprising all stages of production and consumption of food.
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Cretan Kafeneia (coffee houses)
The kafeneia (coffee houses) of the Cretan countryside are places of social gathering, communication and dialogue; they function according to special customary laws, serve coffee and local drinks, even simple local food. For the foreign visitor the kafeneion is a good way to get acquainted with the small rural societies of the island.
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Olive cultivation
The olive tree has been cultivated for at least 3.500 years. The vast olive groves are among the basic characteristic features of the Cretan landscape. The experience and knowledge gained constitute a precious cultural heritage.
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Wall painted churches of Crete
On Crete there survive more than 800 wall painted Byzantine churches; they are an invaluable religious, cultural and artistic treasure.
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The cave of the Apostle Paul
The Apostle Paul stayed in a small natural cave, at the bay of Kali Limenes (Fair Havens) when the ship conveying him to Rome got caught in a tempest and ran aground there. The cave has been transformed into a church and has been dedicated to the Apostle of the Nations.
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Gorsium Open-air Museum - Archeological Garden
The Gorsium Open-air Museum is the part of the King St. Stephen Museum of Székesfehérvár, today it is a location for a wide variety of cultural programmes .
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Prehistoric man exhibition in Vértesszőlős
One of Europe's oldest human remains of a prehistoric man was discovered in Vértesszőlős.
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Arboretum of Zirc
The Arboretum of Zirc is Hungary's highest-lying arboretum in the garden of the Cistercian Abbey of Zirc.
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Cave Lake of Tapolca
The Cave Lake of Tapolca is unigue in Central Europe, it is famous of it's karst-water.
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Castle of Sümeg
Castle of Sümeg, which was built in the 13th century, is today the venue for spectacular shows and tournaments.
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Basilica of Esztergom
Tha Basilica of Esztergom is the largest Hungarian church and it was founded by King St. Stephen.
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Village's mill or Szaller-Mill
The Village's mill is one of the oldest members of the watermill-industry of Kapolcs.
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Apatin Brewery
Apatin Brewery is one of the oldest companies within the entire brewery industry on the territory of former Yugoslavia and the oldest industrial facility in the town of Apatin. It represents a valuable industrial heritage.
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Vajndler's Castle with a Farmyard
Vendl Mor Castle was built at the end of the 19th century. It represents a valuable cultural asset.
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Festival of food, beverage and arts and crafts 'Bodrog Fest'
Bodrog fest is the manifestation aimed at promoting the tradition and culture of Monoštor, natural assets of the village and drawing attention towards Bački Monoštor as a tourist destination.
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Traditional female costume of Kupusina
Traditional female costume of Kupusina is unique with the characteristics of the costume from Kalocsa in Hungary. Important manifestations in Kupusina are 'Faršang” and “Kupusina Wedding Party' where visitors can learn more about traditional assets.
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Šokci Wedding Party /Grape Picking Celebration
Grožđebal (Grape Picking Celebration) is the biggest and the most important event of Šokci Croats in Sonta. The event is organized in honor of grapes, joy and wine. A symbolic 'Šokci Wedding Party' accompanies the celebration. It promotes tradition and customs of Šokci population.
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Tobacco Museum
Tobacco Museum is located in a private house owned by Ištvan Kovač in the village of Telečka. The museum has on display over 100 exhibits, and some of them are more than 150 years old.
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Church of St. John the Forerunner
The Church of St. John the Forerunner was built in distinctive Vojvodina baroque style in 1790 in the foundation of a former church.
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The Gallery 'Milan Konjović (Tuner's House or Gale's House)
House on Saint Trinity Square, which was purposefully built to be a pharmacy, represents one of the most important buildings in the town. It has hosted a gallery of paintings by Milan Konjović since 1966.
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City Hall
The City Hall in Sombor that dates back to 1842 represents the central architectural symbol of the city.
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The Prefecture Building
The Prefecture, which was built in the period between 1805 and 1808, hosts the impressive Ferencz Eisenhut’s painting The Battle of Senta.
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Sombor National Theatre
Sombor National Theatre represents one of the most representative theatres in Serbia. It was built in 1882 in Neoclassicist style.
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The Roman Catholic Church of Holy Trinity and Franciscan Monastery (Old Catholic Church)
As a unique architectural entity, the Church of St. Trinity and Parish House were built between 1752 and 1772. Today, they represent on eof the most impressive buildings in whole Sombor.
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Serbian Orthodox Church of St George the Martyr (The Great Orthodox Church or St George's Church)
Serbian Orthodox Church of St George the Martyr was built in 1761 in Baroque style. Even in Turkish times, Serbs had on the same place a small St George's Church.
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The City Museum of Sombor (Fernbah's House)
The City Museum of Sombor has a long tradition and today represents a regional museum of complex type.
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Roman Catholic Church of St Michael the Archangel
Roman Catholic Church of St Michael the Archangel was built in 1786 on the grounds of the old church from 1740, in baroque style.
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Serbian Orthodox Church of the Entrance of the Holy Lady into Jerusalem
Serbian Orthodox Church of the Entrance of the Holy Lady into Jerusalem, which was built in Baroque style, is famous for iconostasis that was painted by Serbian painter Jakov Orfelin.
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Roman Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul
Roman Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul is famous for the composition of the Patron Saint of the church above the main altar. The church got its final form after an extension and renovation in 1806.