Labyrinths in Tramuntana
A special atmosphere reigns over the north part of the island of Cres, making it a perfect place for relaxing in peace and quiet and connecting with nature.
There are 7 labyrinths and 7 educational trails.
The labyrinths represent the unknown and the ambiguous, and each ends where it started.
The labyrinths have only one entrance, which is also the exit. When entering a labyrinth one decides on a goal and by passing through the labyrinth achieves the balance between the spirit, the body, and the surroundings. A walk in such a labyrinth is considered movement meditation.
Each of the labyrinths has its own name and meaning.
1. Vesna’s Labyrinth – dedicated to the ancient Croatian goddess of spring. A replica of the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth in France
2. Ishtar’s Labyrinth – dedicated to the goddess of love and fertility. Symbolizes Mother Nature.
3. Tara’s Labyrinth –a star, the liberator – dedicated to the Hindu goddess Tara.
4. Isis’ Labyrinth – dedicated to the Egyptian goddess of love, fertility and healing. The symbol of birth, fertility and abundance. Connected to the Black Madonna which is kept at the parish church in Beli.
5. Osiris’ Labyrinth – dedicated to Osiris, the husband of Isis; symbolizes fertility and vegetation. The only labyrinth which was not constructed with stones but with various wild plants (sage, immortelle, thyme) from the island.
6. Rusalka’s Labyrinth – Rusalka – a water sprite
7. Lada’s Labyrinth – dedicated to Lada, the goddess of summer. A replica of the Roman labyrinth in Pula.