Badija Through History
Photo Collection – Badija Through History:
Here is selection of photos and prints of Badija from the early times. These images include several ‘Convento della Badia‘ prints from early 1900s (note – at the time Badija was called Badia as well as Badi – an Italian version of the name) . As you can see, the Monastery changes during the period 1900 to 1930s – at the beginning the Monastery had just one dormer (in 1900s) in 1910 second dormer was added and in 1920’s both dormers were joined together into the new (3rd) floor. The extension of the monastery at the time was due to establishment of grammar school that was in operation at the time on the Island (more about history of Badija) . This photo of Badija’s surroundings is probably the earliest photo of the area. The photos are set chronologically .
- Convento della Badia – print from 1902
- Monastery Convento della Badia (1902)
- Monastery Convento della Badia (1905)
- Franciscan Monastery Badija – Photo from Early 1900s – Convento di Badi presso Curzola
- Panorama of Badija and Monastery – very early photo (1900s) of the area – the Monastery has one dormer only. No sign of any housing in the area.
- Franciscan Monastery on Badija in 1910 – monk and children (probably orphans) . The monastery has two dormers
- Franciscan Monastery on Badija in 1910 – South facade
- Fisherman in Badija in 1910s
- Regatta on Badija in 1920s – a rowing boat passing near the Monastery
- South Facade of Badija Monastery in 1920s – the top floor of the Monastery is already finished
- Panorama of Badija Monastery from 1920s – with Planjak, Baretica, Kamenjak and Vrnik islets in the background – lovely, detailed photo of the area
- West facade of the Badija Monastery – photo from 1946
- Badije Monastery in 1940s – the grammar school is still here
- Monastery on Badija Viewed from Baretica Islet – photo from late 1950s
- The Monastery Complex on Badija in 1959
- Badija in 1970s – panorama of the South side of the Island
More historical photos of Badija are also on the Franciscan Cloister page . See more info about Korcula’s architecture