In the spirit of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers, beekeepers, and people with epilepsy, the Marčana Tourist Board has prepared something a little different – an interpretive walk through Krnica on Saturday afternoon, led by storyteller Aleksandra Bel Dajković.
The walk begins at 4:30 PM at the square in front of the Marčana Tourist Board info point, a central gathering place for locals throughout history. The walk lasts approximately one hour and no prior registration is required. From the old chestnut tree, participants will set off at a gentle pace along the Roman road Flanatica, accompanied by stories about the place, nature, and the local way of life, heading toward a visit to a beekeeper. After an inspiring story and a tour of the bee park, the walk continues along a route of sacral landmarks: from the Church of St. Roch, its historical context and the significance of the saint in local tradition, toward the chapels of St. Joseph and St. Valentine.
The walk is scheduled to end right at dusk, against the unique and romantic backdrop of the illuminated Chapel of St. Valentine, with the possibility of viewing its interior, saying a prayer by candlelight, or placing a padlock as a symbol of eternal love on the mesh installed next to the chapel.
The Chapel of St. Valentine is a single-nave structure with a bell gable without a bell on the façade, a marble altar, and an altarpiece with saintly figures (1729) in the interior. It dates back to the 18th century and was built by the Mandušić family; members of the family and a priest are buried there. Today, it is under mixed public-private ownership. It exudes the spirit of the past and offers a different, antique setting for creating beautiful photographic memories.
An interpretive visit to Krnica in the spirit of Valentine’s Day can also be nicely rounded off with a special offer from local hospitality establishments. ❤️

































































































