Croatian Kuna Monument in Osor
Croatian Kuna Monument in Osor (Kuna = Marten) is a sculpture located in the city center. If you have rented accommodation in Osor, Cres, or Lošinj, you might want to see this monument erected in 1998 in memory of the Croatian currency, which has now been replaced by the euro. However, the monument has not lost its value as it depicts an interesting fragment of Croatian history. Right here in Osor, the kuna was first mentioned as a means of payment. It was in 1018 when the people of Osor paid tribute to Venice with 40 kunas, not in coins but in furs. The Croatian Kuna Monument in Osor is made of bronze and depicts the kuna in its natural size. The artwork was created by the Croatian sculptor Belizar Bahorić. The monument is a popular tourist attraction, and it is whispered that if you stroke the head of the marten, you will not lack anything in life. Thank you, kuna!
