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Line 69: − A circular dry stone building (Trullo) on the island of Korčula in CROATIA. They are mainly found in the west end of the island. Mostly built by the Zuvela families. Locally they are called ‘Vrtujak’. The vrtujak term in the Croatian language references the circular nature of the structure. These unique architecture field stone houses seem to have been built in the late 17th to 18th century during the Republic of Venice period and some even in the 19th century.+
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==Xuvella Trullos==
==Xuvella Trullos==
There circular dry stone building (Trullo) on the island of Korčula in CROATIA which are mainly found in the west end of the island. Mostly built by the Zuvela families (Vela Luks - Blato area). Locally they are called ‘Vrtujak’. The vrtujak term in the Croatian language references the circular nature of the structure. These unique architecture field stone houses seem to have been built in the late 17th to 18th century during the Republic of Venice period and some even in the 19th century.
Other circular dry stone buildings which are closest to Korčula are in southern Italy. They are in and around the town of Alberobello (in the province of Bari). Also they are found in Istria, called ‘Kazun’ which is also in Croatia.
Other circular dry stone buildings which are closest to Korčula are in southern Italy. They are in and around the town of Alberobello (in the province of Bari). Also they are found in Istria, called ‘Kazun’ which is also in Croatia.