Island of stone...
The largest and the highest island of the central Dalmatian group of islands is a perfect holiday destinaton because of the variety in its offer. Since it is very close to Split, and in the middle of group of islands in this region, it gives you the opportunity to visit both other islands and also some parts of the coast.
Its rich cultural heritage, still existing traditional, slow way of life and typical local relaxed atmosphere will definitely make you want to come again.
Island of Brac has been continuously inhabited since Paleolitic times, and traces of different eras can be found everywhere, from the oldest village Škrip to the most urban Supetar.
In more than 20 little and distinctive villages, there are just around 14.000 inhabitants. However, in summer the population doubles because Brac is one of the favourite destinations for both foreigners and Croatians in search of peaceful and relaxing holiday.
The highest peak on the island – 'the roof of the Adriatic' ( Vidova Gora 778 m ) is also the highest on all the Croatian islands.
From the top of the Vidova gora mountain, you can enjoy stunning view on the beautiful Dalmatian archipelago and the Golden Cape, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. In clear and sunny days you can see as far as the coast of Italy, and enjoy the view while having traditional food and vine for dinner.
The Golden Cape beach stretches into the sea with its half-kilometre long body, changing its shape depending on the wind. Being the only beach in the world that grows vertically to the coast, it is really a true natural wonder, both if you look at it from Vidova Gora or if you just take a sunbath on its pebbles.
Brac is well known for its agricultural products and vegetation; it is covered with pines, olives, figs and grapevine plantations. However, it is most famous for its special white marble.
'The stone is the heart of the island...
The ancient Romans used it to build cities, amphitheaters, temples, palaces and graves both in Dalmatia and throughout their empire. The quality of Brac stone has since then been recognised all over the world. It was used in building of many magnificent buildings, like the Reichstag in Berlin, the Parliament and New Hofburg in Vienna, the famous Diocletian's palace in Split, the White House in Washington D.C. and many others...
Zmajeva špilja ( Dragon's cave ) in Murvica is another unique attraction. The exact time and source of origin of the relief with a dragon is still a mistery; the cave was allegedlly a temple of ancient Glagolitic missal priests. It was considerably altered in the middle ages and used as a church and hermitage by local monks. Now it is empty and open, hidden in the cliffs of the south coast of Brac.
On the same side of the island, also hidden and built in the middle of dry rocky area called 'Blaca desert', is the Blaca monastery. It is partly cut in the rock and relatively inhospitable place reacheable only on foot both from the coast and from the interior of the island.
The church of the monasterywas built in the 16th century and refurbished in Baroque style. The hermitage houses a large library, portraits from the 18th century, several Baroque paintings, a collection of old rifles of Blaca seamen - used for defence against the pirates, Glagolitic missals and small printing works. It is also known for the oldest telescope in this part of Europe, a gift from Italy in exchage for olives and wine.
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