List of Italian exonyms in Dalmatia facts for kids
This article is about places in Croatia and Montenegro that have different names in Italian. These different names are called exonyms. It's like how we call a city London, but in French, it's Londres! This list focuses on places in the beautiful coastal area of Dalmatia and the eastern side of the Adriatic Sea, all the way up to the city of Rijeka.
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Big Cities and Towns
Here are some of the larger cities and towns in Dalmatia and nearby, with their Italian names:
- Dubrovnik - Ragusa
- Herceg-Novi - Castelnuovo di Cattaro
- Knin - Tenin
- Kotor - Cattaro
- Makarska - Macarsca
- Šibenik - Sebenico
- Split - Spalato
- Trogir - Traù
- Zadar - Zara
Split and Its Surroundings
The city of Split has many neighborhoods and areas. Here are some of them with their Italian names:
- Split - Spalato
- Bačvice - Le Botticelle
- Marjan hill - Mariano, Marian
- Poljud - Paludi
- Sustipan - Santo Stefano
- Trstenik - Canneto
- Veli Varoš - Borgo Grande
- Žnjan - Giugnano, Giuniano, Zunano
Zadar and Its Surroundings
Zadar is another important city. Many places around it also have Italian names:
- Zadar - Zara
- Arbanasi - Borgo Erizzo
- Puntamika - Puntamica
- Voštarnica - Ceraria-Barcagno
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Places Along the Dalmatian Coast
Many smaller towns and villages along the long Dalmatian coast also have Italian names. Here are a few examples:
- Baška Voda - Valle Bestonio
- Benkovac - Bencovazzo
- Biograd na Moru - Zaravecchia or Alba Marittima
- Brela - Brella, Breola
- Cavtat - Ragusavecchia
- Drniš - Dernis
- Imotski - Imoschi
- Kaštela - This is a group of seven towns, often called Sette Castelli (Seven Castles). Each has its own Italian name, like:
- Kaštel Gomilica - Castell'Abbadessa
- Kaštel Lukšić - Castel Vitturi
- Kaštel Stari - Castel Vecchio
- Klis - Clissa
- Metković - Porto Narenta
- Omiš - Almissa
- Opuzen - Forte Opuseo
- Primošten - Capocesto
- Rogoznica - Rogosnizza di Sebenico
- Sinj - Signo
- Skradin - Scardona
- Ston - Stagno
- Trilj - Treglia
- Vrgorac - Vergorazza
Rivers
Even rivers have different names in Italian!
- Neretva - Narenta
- Krka - Cherca
- Zrmanja - Zermagna
Islands with Italian Names
The Adriatic Sea is dotted with many islands, and most of them have Italian names too.
- Brač - Brazza
- Čiovo - Bua
- Cres - Cherso
- Dugi Otok - Isola Lunga (meaning "Long Island")
- Hvar - Lèsina
- Korčula - Curzola
- Krk - Veglia
- Lastovo - Làgosta
- Lošinj - Lussino
- Mljet - Mèleda
- Pag - Pago
- Rab - Arbe
- Vis - Lissa
Hvar Island and Its Surroundings
Hvar is a popular island. Here are some of its places:
Krk Island
Krk is one of the biggest islands.
- Krk - Veglia
- Baška - Bescanuova
- Omišalj - Castelmuschio
- Vrbnik - Verbenico
Pag Island
Pag is known for its unique shape.
- Pag - Pago
- Novalja - Novaglia
- Stara Novalja - Novaglia Vecchia
Montenegrin Coast
The eastern Adriatic coast also includes Montenegro. The Bay of Kotor is a famous part of this area.
- Bar - Antivari
- Budva - Budua
- Herceg-Novi - Castelnuovo di Càttaro
- Kotor - Cattaro
- Petrovac na Moru - Castellastua
- Ulcinj - Dulcigno
Images for kids
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An old map showing Dalmatia and the eastern Adriatic coast.
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This map shows the Italian names for places around Zadar from 1918 to 1947.
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A historical map showing islands and cities in southern Dalmatia.
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An older map of the Bay of Kotor.
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A map showing the Pelješac peninsula, Mljet island, and the Neretva river area.
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An 1887 Austrian map of central Dalmatia.
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The island of Vis and its surroundings.
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A historical map of the Kotor area.
See also
- Italian exonyms
- List of European exonyms
- List of Italian exonyms in Istria
- Dalmatian Italians
