Studenci, Croatia

Geography

Studenci is called the "village of the Imotski region". It is located at the Southeastern edge of the Dinaric Alps and is surrounded by peaks of Biokovo, Mosor, Kamešnica, Tušnica, and Zavelim. This village features sinkholes and karst hills. It is actually a collection of small villages, scattered over an area of 3,679 hectares (9,090 acres) on the edge of Studenačkog fields. A church named Sv. Elijah is located in the center of town.

Studenci has a moderate sub-Mediterranean to moderate continental climate. The area's deciduous vegetation includes tough hornbeam, oak, ash, pine, poplar, willow, cherry, almond, immortelle, sage and pelim. Animals in the area include foxes, crickets, frogs, rabbits, grouse and magpies.

History

Studenci features architecture in the style of Ancient Rome. Many buildings, including churches and villas, were constructed while the area was under Roman governance. Studenci is the site of many Ancient Roman ruins.