Perast’s boat procession that has been adding stones to an island for centuries.
On the evening of 22 July the men of Perast row a line of decorated boats out to Our Lady of the Rocks and drop stones around the islet, continuing the practice that built it. It is one of the oldest living customs on the Adriatic and, unlike most festival events, is a working ritual rather than a performance.
What to expect
- Evening boat procession from Perast
- Stones cast around Our Lady of the Rocks
- One of the Adriatic’s oldest surviving customs
Good to know
What is the Fašinada?
A centuries-old Perast custom in which a procession of boats carries stones out to Our Lady of the Rocks each 22 July, continuing the islet’s construction.
Can visitors watch the Fašinada?
Yes — it is watched from the Perast waterfront and from boats, and takes place in the evening of 22 July each year.
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