A GHOST town in Croatia with stunning views has a cursed history and an unusual link to the British monarchy.
As legend has it, King Henry VIII was shipwrecked off the coast of Hvar and began an affair with a local woman who bore him a son.While the village origins might be made of legend, the former residents of Malo Grablje believe they are the last true descendants of the English king, and proudly share the same last name, "Tudor".back to the 14th century would produce oil, wine and lavender oil overlooking the Adriatic Sea.
However, disaster struck in the 20th century, which forced the village to flee to a nearby town to survive.PROBE IN CHAOSThe empty village's stone buildings have begun to crumble. A preserved olive press acts as a reminder of the village's past, while an intact church remains boarded up.As of 2011, there are no recorded residents living in the abandoned village.Every year on February 17th the former residents of the village gather at the church, to celebrate the feast day of St Theodora.
Meanwhile, a local family operates a konoba, or traditional tavern, in the area seasonally, to keep classic Croatian cuisine alive. And while a few locals have moved back to the town’s greater area, the historic structures of Malo Grablje still stand untouched by the modern world."I recommend strolling between the alleys and feel as if time has stopped here 60 years ago.BOUJEE BABYResidents of the town all share the same last name, "Residents of the town all share the same last name, "Tudor"
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