The World of XPILAR - LANDSCAPE/SEASCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART CONTEST WEEK #088 ~An oasis of prayer and peace

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This is a small island of Visovac (1400 square meters) located on the lake of the same name Visovac and belongs to the Krka National Park.

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Located in the canyon of the river Krka between two waterfalls is a unique place and is listed among the 15 most beautiful places in the world. White flag is flying on this island, a symbol of the purity of the river bottom and the protection of life in the river Krka.

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I took this photo from internet source to show you this beautiful island from the air, the other photos are mine of course.

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Since 1445, it has housed the Franciscan monastery of Our Lady of Mercy and the Church of Our Lady of Visovac.

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The island of Visovac is one of the most important natural and cultural values ​​of the Republic of Croatia. During its turbulent history, Visovac was and remains an island of peace and prayer and the Franciscan monastery a fortress of spirituality and faith.

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The monastery has an important archaeological collection, a collection of historical church clothes and utensils and a rich library with several historical manuscripts, valuable books and incunabula.

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Internet source photo

The treasury of the Franciscan monastery keeps the smallest book in the world that contains the prayer of "Our Father" in seven languages.
The book was printed on a Gutenberg machine (in Mainz) the dimensions of the book are 3.5 × 3.5 mm.

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The island of Visovac is widely known for its lush nature, which has always been a Franciscan priority, and in this way they have distinguished themselves as caring growers of various plant cultures.

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Today, the island is home to more than 195 plant species, of which 80 are cultivated.

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In addition to exotic plants, the island is no less interesting animals, so between the tall apple trees you can enjoy the view of peacocks that proudly spread their colorful tails, this one is on the roof.
There is still a home for chickens, ducks, geese, turtles and many other birds that lives there.

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What more can I tell you when photos show more than words, this is heaven on earth ..

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    .. thank you ..
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