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Its development was greatly determined by the brijuni Islands , as the nearest port. As early as the 1 st c. the production of amphorae in this area was of great importance. Te famous imperial Via Flavia that connected Trieste with Pula, passed by Fažana. In ancient documents Fažana is mentioned as a diocese which in the beginning of the 11 th c., by the king’s deed of gift became the possession of the bishops of Pula. It was then the property of diferent counts, Patriarchs of Aquileia and noble families from Pula. centuries of Venetian rule had a great impact on the appearance of this coastal town. Here, battles between the Venetians and Genoese took place, and also ships set of for the Battle of Vis. During the Ital-ian rule, until the war, Brijuni continued the tradition of an exclusive seaside resort, frst through the family tradition of kupelwieser’s son and then as part of Italy. At this time various economic and trade activities de-veloped in Fažana: the building of wooden boats, glass production, production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and fsh-processing plant.

After World War I, Fažana, as well as entire Istria, comes under Italian rule, and after World War II it is a part of the Yugoslav republic of croatia. Te fact that Brijuni became Tito’s residence defned the way of life of the surrounding area. Many diferent heads of state, politi-cal leaders from all continents, businessmen and artists visit Brijuni, but Fažana turns into a zone closed for for-eigners, which defnes its restricted area of prosperity. When the Republic of croatia gains its independence, the production plants are moved, and parts are even closed down, the Brijuni Islands are open for visitors, and of course Fažana becomes attractive for tourists. History is written in the church of St. eliseus erected on the ruins from the 6 th c., church of our lady of Mount carmel with portico and bell gable from the 9 th c. and frescoes from the 15 th c. and the Parish church of SS. cosmas and Damian from the 15 th c.

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