Maškovića Han located in Northern Dalmatia just next to Vrana Lake is a monumental building from the 17th century.
It offers an autochthonous medieval experience with an oriental signature. Renovated and adapted into a heritage hotel, Maškovića Han provides a unique historical experience of tradition restored in the modern luxury guise.
Immerse yourself in a medieval fairy tale while exploring the place of encounter of the Orient and Mediterranean through this region’s cultural offer and rich historical heritage.
The heritage hotel is a witness of the past whose purpose is to breathe new life into the buildings of exceptional cultural and historical value.
Maškovića Han is a cultural and historical building that testifies to the turbulent past of this region known as the place of the encounter but also of conflict between East and West. Maškovića Han is also known as Europe’s westernmost building of Islamic architecture, which on every step exudes the spirit of oriental mysticism.
The construction of this building, which covers more than 3000 m2 area, began in 1644 during the Candian War when this region was governed by the Ottoman Empire. A high dignitary of the Turkish court and supreme admiral of the Turkish fleet, Jusuf Mašković started the construction of this building to create a place that would serve as an inn and his summer residence. However, his original idea had never come to fruition since the sultan himself executed him in 1646.
Today this zero-category cultural monument regains its original purpose in the form of a heritage hotel providing the experience of exploring the historical and cultural wealth that has an oriental story.
Maškovića Han with its rectangular ground plan was designed as a medieval Ottoman fortress. There are characteristic Islamic sharp arches on the entrance, and the interior abounds with finely carved stone blocks. In the center, there can be found a spacious pavilion, the so-called shadirvan, under which once stood a water fountain. The pavilion is surrounded by side buildings and a hammam, i.e., a traditional Turkish bath, a mosque, and an inn.
Renovated by its traditional purpose and construction style, Heritage hotel Maškovića Han invites you to be a part of the medieval story and to explore its unique cultural heritage. Each room in the hotel represents an authentic reflection of Islamic architecture skillfully reconstructed and blended into a modern charm and standards of the top offer of this heritage hotel.
What can you experience in Maškovića Han?
Heritage hotel Maškovića Han has 14 modern double rooms and 2 deluxe apartments with completely equipped ensuite bathrooms. Ten rooms have French beds, and four rooms have twin beds. All rooms are located on the ground floor, decorated in the original construction style, and equipped with original, impressive stone walls. The wooden furniture and tiled floors are providing an especially comfortable and romantic atmosphere.
Besides a restaurant with top specialties, it also offers wellness services including massages, in Maškovića Han you will also find a souvenir shop, museum, wine shop and archaeological excavation of Turkish Han. There is a wide range of various local wines and olive oil in the wine shop. This heritage hotel also offers the organization of various events and weddings.
Lake Vrana
Nature Park Vrana Lake located in Northern Dalmatia, on the northeast side of Pakoštane represents an oasis of direct encounter with nature and all its charms. Lake Vrana is the largest natural lake in Croatia with a total area of 57 km2. The lake itself covers an area of 30 km2, while its average depth is from 2 to 5 m and is 13,6 km large. The diverse flora and fauna attract many nature lovers, and besides birdwatching and fishing, Lake Vrana is ideal for cycling and large walks on educational trails. On Lake Vrana, there is a viewpoint located on the hill called Kamenjak which offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Kornati archipelago, the island of Murter and nearby places.
On the coast of Lake Vrana, there is also a camp Crkvine, only 3 km away from the seashore providing its visitor’s numerous activities in nature and the open air. The ticket price for the Lake Vrana Nature Park includes the entrance of three Info centers: Kamenjak, Prosika and Crkvine and is valid for one day.
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