TkonTown Tkon is oldest town on island Pašman, originating from first century before Christ In eleventh century was rnantioned by Byzantine Czar Konstantin Porfirogenet by name Katan. That is how island was called until Roman times. Through history town was named mani names. It was recorded in year 1067 under the name Katun, what later changed into Tucun, Tcon, Tkon and later in Cun, Kun and that is how local people call it to this day.It is located on the northeast end part of island across Biograd which is conected whit mainland, and every day by ferry. Main source of income for island Tkon residents are farming, fishing and tourism. Parish of Tkon has four churches. Today church St. Tomas was build around year 1730 and to 17'th century church was called St. Mary's. Church St. Anthony's was build in year 1672. Small Chapel of our Lady is located on the Calvary hill with alter from 18'th century. The Benedictine church of St. Kuzme and Damjana is dating from year 1125. Was build in Roman times and restored in Gothic times (doorway from year 1418). Year 1527 Tkon had population of 170 residents and now has 730 residents.Galerija slika |
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