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History

Just southwest of Vis, Biševo is far more than the home of the Blue Cave. Discover sandy coves, old island settlements, walking trails and a remarkable landscape shaped by the open Adriatic.

Explore how factories, fishing and social change transformed everyday life on Vis in the decades after World War II.

Discover how Komiža’s historic lobster trade connected the island with markets across Europe and shaped a unique maritime tradition.

Explore how factories, fishing and social change transformed everyday life on Vis in the decades after World War II.

Discover the centuries-old olive-growing traditions behind Vis olive oil and meet the families preserving this important island heritage.

Explore the story of Vis fishing, from Komiža’s sardine fishermen and the legendary falkuša to traditions that survive today.

Discover where Vis gets its freshwater and how the island has supplied its own drinking water for generations.

Explore more than 2,000 years of Vis history, from ancient Issa and Roman rule to naval battles and modern island life.

Discover how figs and lemons became part of everyday life on Vis and remain closely tied to the island’s food traditions.

Discover the story of the 1866 Battle of Vis, one of the 19th century’s most important naval clashes in the Adriatic.