Days of Frane PetrićDani Frane Petrića
Cres, Cres Island, Croatia
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An annual international conference and cultural festival held in Cres honoring Cres-born philosopher Frane Petrić. Each autumn it gathers academics and students for lectures, discussions and commemorations of Petrić’s work 1. Local motifs and sessions also include musical performances, making it a knowledge-oriented cultural event.
Dani Frane Petrića began in 1993 to honor the 450th birthday of scholar Frane Petrić. It has since become a fixture in Cres, reflecting pride in the island’s intellectual heritage and creating academic ties worldwide 1.
Venues and routes
Hotel Kimen · Cres
The dates that shape the visit.
Opening day · Sun, Sep 20
Welcome addresses by organizers and officials
Arrive early for seating and to hear keynote introductions
Final speeches summarizing the week’s events
Opportunity for farewells; gather materials from festival
Day 2 · Mon, Sep 21
Major panel or lectures on the festival theme
Best photo/notes moment; seating fills up quickly
Reference notes for once this becomes a real plan.
Practical notes refreshed Mar 4.
Tickets required
Calm energy
Moderate crowd; venues are not overcrowded by participants.
Cres is a safe small town; usual travel precautions apply.
Late-September warm days with possible rain · Mostly indoor scheduling
Daily budget: €50-80 · Drinks: €2-5 (beer/wine)
Book lodging early in Cres, use local eateries, share meals.
From center: Conference venues in Cres are about 10–15 min walk from the ferry dock or town bus terminal. · Main hotel and conference halls are wheelchair accessible
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