Castles and legends of Kaštela

Castles and Legends of Kaštela – the tragic love story of Miljenko and Dobrila

On this tour, you`ll get to know about the story of Miljenko and Dobrila who lived in the 17th century and about the history and development of Kaštela in the 15th century under the rule of the Venetian Republic. Find out how nobles and peasants lived through the interpretation of the costumed character Antica, Dobrila’s servant clothed in Kaštela’s working attire, and find out more about the clothes and customs of that time.

Was it better to live in the past? Or is it better nowadays?

The tour begins at Dobrila’s Vitturi castle – today’s Museum of the Town of Kaštela. After that, we continue to the oldest church in Kaštel Lukšić – Church of Our Lady dated in 1530 where Miljenko and Dobrila got married. The tour continues to Miljenko’s Rušinac castle and finishes next to the Church of John the Baptist where the young lovers were buried.

Duration: 60 min.
Accessibility: Wheelchair access, there are a few steps at the entrances of the Vitturi and Rušinac castles but it should not be a problem.
Level of difficulty: Light walk, it is recommended to bring a bottle of water and comfortable shoes.
Booking: up to 24 hours before the start of the tour (via e-mail or mobile phone).
Pets: allowed.
Special prices can be arranged for groups.
Meeting point: In front of the Museum of the Town of Kaštela (Vitturi castle) – Brce ul. 1, 21215 Kaštel Lukšić

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