The Virtual Museum of Mirila is dedicated to preserving and passing on the significance of mirila — stone resting places built along the mountain paths of Velebit between the 16th and 20th centuries, a time when people lived on the slopes of the mountain and engaged primarily in livestock farming.

With changes in lifestyle and the disappearance of traditional livestock farming in the 1960s, the funeral ritual associated with mirila gradually faded away. Nevertheless, these stone markers remain in the landscape as a testament to an entire era of life on Velebit. Their origin, age and meaning continue to be the subject of scientific research, while the customs related to mirila have been recognised and protected as a cultural property of the Republic of Croatia.

This virtual museum was created to make the heritage of mirila accessible and understandable to anyone wishing to engage with it — whether as preparation for visiting the sites in person, or as a space for research, learning and reflection. Here, you can find guidance for visiting mirila in the field, discover the preserved sites in the Paklenica Riviera area, or explore mirila virtually through digital content.

The Virtual Museum of Mirila is managed by the Tourist Board of Starigrad Municipality.