Peapix

  • Bing Gallery
  • Themes
  • Videos
  • Extension
Peapix
Bing Gallery
Themes
Videos
App & Extension
  • United Kingdom
    All
    Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States

Bing Gallery

Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy
  1. Bing Gallery
  2. United Kingdom
  3. 2021
  4. October 24
  5. Bavljenac Island, Croatia
arrow_back_ios arrow_forward_ios Bavljenac Island, Croatia

October 24, 2021

Bavljenac Island, Croatia

© Julien Duval/Amazing Aerial Agenc

This 'fingerprint' is one of a kind

Of the 1,246 islands on Croatia's fragmented coast, the unique isle of Bavljenac might be the most identifiable. It's nicknamed Fingerprint Island after its miles of dry-stone walls that look like, well, a human fingerprint. The tiny, uninhabited landmass in the Adriatic Sea was once an agricultural centre. In the 19th century - the heyday of Croatian wine production - farmers from the nearest populated island built the winding walls on Bavljenac to protect olive trees and grapevines from the winds blowing in from the Adriatic. Although grapes are no longer grown on Bavljenac, many olive trees still stand alongside the stone walls.

map art

Related Images

Casa Batlló in Barcelona, Catalonia, SpainCasa Batlló in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Greetings From Giza by Jean Rene, in Cairo, EgyptGreetings From Giza by Jean Rene, in Cairo, Egypt
The Flower of Life symbol drawn in the snow by artist Michael Uy, Jacobsdorf, Brandenburg, GermanyThe Flower of Life symbol drawn in the snow by artist Michael Uy, Jacobsdorf, Brandenburg, Germany
Museum Of Moon Installation Launches The Burns & Beyond Festival, Edinburgh.Museum Of Moon Installation Launches The Burns & Beyond Festival, Edinburgh.
Cross-section of a fossilised ammonite shellCross-section of a fossilised ammonite shell
Lanterns illuminated for the Diwali festival, Mumbai, IndiaLanterns illuminated for the Diwali festival, Mumbai, India
Rainbow abalone shell, New ZealandRainbow abalone shell, New Zealand
Container ship in San Pedro, California, USAContainer ship in San Pedro, California, USA

Today Bing

United Nations headquarters, New York, USA

United Nations headquarters, New York, USA

Oct 24, 2020
County Bridge in New Hampshire, USA

County Bridge in New Hampshire, USA

Oct 24, 2019
Dove art installation above the Piazza del Duomo in Amalfi, Italy

Dove art installation above the Piazza del Duomo in Amalfi, Italy

Oct 24, 2018
Boats off Cát Bà Island, Vietnam

Boats off Cát Bà Island, Vietnam

Oct 24, 2017
King River tidal flats near Wyndham, Australia

King River tidal flats near Wyndham, Australia

Oct 24, 2016

Related Tags

art colorful sky painting decorated drawing place of worship ride outdoor statue stone geometry design pattern sketch sphere person animal light lantern
Share photo
Share
Pin
Tweet
Line
Download 4793x2696
  • © 2022 Peapix.com
  • API
  • App
  • Privacy
The images are provided for wallpaper use only.