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Short story about the history of Vis - In the area where begins the one hand, a series of islands, the eastern Adriatic coast so special, but on the other hand provides the open sea and the Strait of Otranto, lies the island of Vis. This exceptional geographical location, which follow the fertile fields in the middle of the island and an abundance of fish in the nearby sea, early attracted people. Already in the early Stone Age Vis is the meeting point of sea routes, human groups of different origins and thus diverse cultures. This is the main features of the history of Vis from those ancient times to the present.

Feisty Illyrian sailors for centuries prevent the Greek penetration into the Adriatic, especially on its eastern coast. It also means a dearth of written historical sources on this area and so on Vis. Here the silence of ancient chroniclers only break records on half-legendary Illyrian ruler Vis - Ionia, who ruled the island at the end of VI. and the beginning of the fifth century BC. Cr. After a mighty Ionia allegedly named and near the Ionian Sea.

Under the full light of ancient historical sources Vis comes in IV. c. BC. Cr. when tiraninin Greek city of Syracuse -

Dionysius the Elder, in his effort to become the most powerful ruler of the Mediterranean, on the site of Visa established their colony - Issa. Issa quickly becomes an independent city-state (polis) who minted their own money, which people trade across the Mediterranean and that established their own colonies. Issa is a special honor in the ancient world glass excellence of its wines.
In VII. century on the island populated by Croats. For the time of the Middle Ages the island was ruled by Venice. In the nineteenth century for the reign of Napoleon, Vis first came under the rule of Austria and after France. For the time World War II, Vis is committed Italy, until 1943 when it released of the Yugoslav Partisans. After the war the Yugoslaw Army builds about 50 military strategic facilities. The island was closed to foreign and domestic tourists. Since 1992, when the JNA leaves Vis, within the newly independent Croatian state opened its tourist perspective.
One of the first to discover the magic and beauty of Vis was the famous Italian designer, the king of high fashion Roberto Cavalli. Since the beginning of 21.st, on the quiet, untouched island have begun to organize an international wedding.
One of the few places in the Mediterranean, which boasts unspoiled coastline and preserved traditional architecture .............................

Battle to Vis was a naval confrontation in the Vis channel between the French and the British Navy that took place on 13 March 1811. ......... fortress King George III ..........