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#Sebenico

Sebenico, middle falls of the Kerka, Dalmatia, Austro-Hungary between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

#Sebenico #Kerka #Dalmatia #Austro #theMrežnicaRivers #Medjugorje #LoenerCollection #photography #historicalPhotos

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002710812/

The image depicts a picturesque waterfall scene, with cascades of water flowing over rocky outcrops into frothy pools below. The landscape is lush and green, with dense vegetation surrounding the falls. In the background, a rugged hillside rises steeply from the base of the fall, dotted with trees and shrubs that add to the natural beauty of the scene.

The photograph has an antique quality, indicative of early 20th-century printing techniques such as photochrom or lithography which were popular during this period. This particular image is likely a postcard or print created in Sebenico (modern-day Senj) on the Mrežnica River's middle falls near Medjugorje, Dalmatia, Austro-Hungary between approximately 1890 and around 1900.

Additional information about this image can be found at "Views of the Austro-Hungarian Empire" with reference to photochrom prints from Loener Collection: https://images.loener.nl/PhotochromPrints/full/65e4/65e47b7e5890ae069f685e79.jpg

Sebenico, from the fort, Dalmatia, Austro-Hungary between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900. Views of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

#Dalmatia #Austro #Sebenico #Croatia #European #AdriaticSea #photography #historicalPhotos

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2002710809/

This image shows a panoramic view of Sebenico, which is now known as Split in Croatia. The photo captures the city from an elevated perspective overlooking both its urban landscape and expansive coastal area. Notable features include clusters of buildings with red-tiled roofs, indicating historical European architecture common to Dalmatia region during that era.

The scene includes a large body of water, likely part of Adriatic Sea or connected bodies of water, reflecting the clear sky above it. In the background are mountainous landscapes and hints of greenery surrounding the urban area. A prominent feature in this image is what appears to be an old fortress on the right side with its defensive walls visible against the backdrop.

The overall atmosphere suggests a serene, historical cityscape from approximately 1890-1900 during Austro-Hungarian Empire's rule over Dalmatia.

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