St. George's Island
Description:
On the island there is a Benedictine monastery, bearing the name of St. George, built in the XII century AD.
This island is also called the island of the dead, as there is an old cemetery, where for centuries, until the end of the XVII century, nobles were buried.
The cemetery is located in the shadow of the majestic cypresses, which create a shadow over the island and over the cemetery itself.
The area of the island is so small that when you look from the shore, it seems as if the monastery is floating with the flow. This gives him an extra charm.
Both the island and the cemetery are shrouded in many legends, each of which may have completely different details depending on who tells it. According to one of the legends, there is a fairly large number of treasures - paintings and jewelry that can arouse the interest of the general public.
Even in its heyday, the island was empty most of the year. And only in July and August it was filled with Catholic clergy from all over Europe.
Today, the island is closed to tourists, but the reasons for this are unknown. This place is worth visiting anyway, if only to admire the beauty around the island.