Historic Hvar Settlement Transitions from 'Village of Millionaires' to Quiet Outpost

Once renowned for its wealthy residents, this central Dalmatian island community now sustains a population of merely twenty inhabitants amid changing economic tides.

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The Croatian Island Settlement Once Called the Village of Millionaires

August the 29th, 2026 – There’s a very old Croatian island settlement that was once often referred to as the village of millionaires, but today a mere 20 people remain there. On the beautiful central Dalmatian island of Hvar there are an incredible 936 monuments, six of which are protected by UNESCO. It’s home to ... Read more The post The Croatian Island Settlement Once Called the Village of Millionaires appeared first on Total Croatia.

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Historic Hvar Settlement Transitions from 'Village of Millionaires' to Quiet Outpost

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