Opening Ceremony
Arrive early for seating and to hear keynote introductions
~9:30
Days of Frane Petrić
Dani Frane Petrića
Cres, Croatia
Sep 20 - 26, 2026Expected
Each autumn, the island town of Cres honors its native son, the Renaissance philosopher Frane Petrić, with an international gathering of scholars. Lectures and discussions explore his work and ideas, in a festival begun in 1993 that has become a fixture of Croatian intellectual life on this quiet Adriatic island.
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Day 1 · Sep 20
Day 2 · Sep 21
Plenary Symposium Session
Best photo/notes moment; seating fills up quickly
~10:00 - 12:00
Day 13 · Oct 2
Closing Session
Opportunity for farewells; gather materials from festival
~15:00
Where it happens
Hotel Kimen
Cres, Croatia
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Respect local boundaries
General academic etiquette expected; treat speakers and topics with respect
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Moderate crowd; venues are not overcrowded by participants.
Weather
Late-September warm days with possible rain; pack layers.
Transport
Regional buses (e.g., Arriva) run from Rijeka via Valbiska–Merag ferry to Cres; links also from Zagreb via bus and ferry.
Tickets
Ticket required: €0
Safety & access
Cres is a safe small town; usual travel precautions apply.
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Days of Frane Petrić
Dani Frane Petrića
Cres, Croatia
Each autumn, the island town of Cres honors its native son, the Renaissance philosopher Frane Petrić, with an international gathering of scholars. Lectures and discussions explore his work and ideas, in a festival begun in 1993 that has become a fixture of Croatian intellectual life on this quiet Adriatic island.
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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.
Key moments to know
Day 1Sep 20~9:30Expected
Opening Ceremony
Arrive early for seating and to hear keynote introductions
Day 2Sep 21~10:00 - 12:00Expected
Plenary Symposium Session
Best photo/notes moment; seating fills up quickly
Day 13Oct 2~15:00Expected
Closing Session
Opportunity for farewells; gather materials from festival
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
General academic etiquette expected; treat speakers and topics with respect
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Sep 20 - 26, 2026
Estimated
City / Area
Cres
Cres Island
Access
Rijeka (RJK) · 60 km from festival
Cost
€0
Book ahead if required
Atmosphere
Generally calm and scholarly during sessions; quiet and contemplati...
Moderate crowd; venues are not overcrowded by participant...
Good for
Culture enthusiasts, academics
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