Island Badija
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Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Island Badija, a topographical jewel nestled within the Pelješac Channel and the largest of the nineteen islets comprising the Korčula archipelago. As we approach this emerald sanctuary, notice how the island serves as…
Listen in the app2The Franciscan Monastery of the Assumption
The architectural centerpiece of the island is undoubtedly the Franciscan Monastery, a structure that exemplifies the late Gothic and early Renaissance styles characteristic of the Dubrovnik and Korčula school of stonemasonry.…
Listen in the app3Ecological Dynamics and the Fallow Deer
Beyond the stone walls of the monastery, Badija offers a fascinating case study in Mediterranean island ecology. Much of the island is covered in a dense mantle of Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) and evergreen oak (Quercus ilex),…
Listen in the app4Closing
As our time on Island Badija draws to a close, it is worth reflecting on the multifaceted nature of this small landmass. We have moved from the structured, silent corridors of the Franciscan monastery to the untamed, aromatic…
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What is Island Badija?
Island Badija is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 42.9500, 17.1600 |
| Last updated |
