From Vojak to harbor: Anthropogeographic overview of Lovranština

Through the research of published literature, Modern Era cartographic sources and in-situ material evidence, this paper aims to define a functional schematic of traditional economy and life patterns of Lovranština in preindustrial Modern Era period. The steep rise of the mountain trough multiple bio...

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Main Author: Grga Frangeš
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Katedra Čakavskoga sabora Lovran 2016-08-01
Series:Zbornik Lovranšćine
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Online Access:https://hrcak.srce.hr/file/242796
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Summary:Through the research of published literature, Modern Era cartographic sources and in-situ material evidence, this paper aims to define a functional schematic of traditional economy and life patterns of Lovranština in preindustrial Modern Era period. The steep rise of the mountain trough multiple bioclimatic zones enabled local economy to make use of different resources which are not often found such a short distance away. Network of historical pathways that starts from the Old town, climbs and branches to the surrounding rural settlements and leads all the way to Vojak, the peak of the mountain was formed for this purpose. Lovranština has harvested products of different economic forms ranging from mediterranean agriculture to mountain pastoralism, which represented the foundation of its relative prosperity.
ISSN:1847-5922
2459-6108