Krmed in the countryside around Bale
Krmed lies northeast of Bale, on the road towards Smoljanci and Svetvinčenat. St Elisha’s Church stands between the village’s two parts.
Krmed, known in Italian as Carmedo, belongs to the municipality of Bale. Its two parts are called Selo and Belci. The old school building stands beside the church between them. The map on this page marks the church as a reference point for the village.
The village existed in the 13th century. After its abandonment following outbreaks of plague, settlers from Dalmatia repopulated it in the 16th century.
Cisterns and baladurs beside village houses
Along the road through Krmed you can see stone houses with cisterns and baladurs. A baladur is an outdoor landing or terrace on the upper floor, reached by steps. View the houses from the street and respect private grounds.
Stonework from the earlier church
St Elisha’s Church was rebuilt in 1967, following the form of the earlier Gothic-Renaissance building. Older stone reliefs showing stars, circles and the IHS monogram are set into the facade beneath its bell gable. They come from the earlier church, mentioned in documents in 1540.
Address: Krmed, 52352 Kanfanar