The island is a Benedictine monastery, which bears the name of St. George, built in the XII century AD This island is also called the island of the dead, as there is an old cemetery, where for centuries, until the end of XVII century nobles were buried. The cemetery is located in the shadow of Majestic cypress trees that provide shade over the island and over by the cemetery. The island is so small that when you look from the shore, it's like a monastery drifting. That gives it extra charm. And the island and the cemetery are shrouded in legends, each of which may have very different details depending on who tells it. According to legend, there is quite a lot of focus treasures - paintings and jewelry that may be of interest to the general public. Even in its heyday the island most of the time he was empty. It was only in July and August was filled with Catholic clergy from throughout Europe. Today the island is closed to tourists, but the reasons for this are unknown. This place is worth a visit in any case, if only to admire the beauty of the surrounding islands.
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