Culture of Brac Island. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
The Brac island was inhabited in Antiquity. You can find a confirmation of this when going to the Skrip village. Here you can see not only agricultural buildings of different centuries and the church of St. Dir, built over two hundred years ago, but also ancient Roman bas-reliefs and tombstones, as well as an abandoned quarry where the Romans mined stones for the construction of the palace in Split. However, Srip is interesting not only to the admirers of Antiquity. In the same temple of St. Dir, for example, there are two old wooden altars and several paintings by the famous artist Palma the Younger.
On the island of Brač, there are no major shopping centers or outlets. Therefore, if you want to buy branded clothes and shoes, it's worth spending a little time to travel to mainland … Open
Brac island can be called the most beautiful island of Croatia without a share of doubt. Once there were villas of wealthy Roman nobles, and today it houses popular beach resorts of Croatia. … Open
The Dragon Cave in Murwitz is of greater interest to the travelers. This unique man-made object still attracts scientists from all over the world. In the manually created cave, there are many well-preserved bas-reliefs and drawings, where biblical motifs and images of angels coexist with figures of dragons, fairies and many other mythological creatures. The exact authorship and purpose of creating these works of art remain unclear, and therefore the cave is surrounded by a multitude of rumors and legends.
Brac island is one of the largest among the islands of Croatia. Here, on 400 square kilometers are both untouched natural corners, as well as architectural monuments of the old days. Brac … Open
City tours, excursions and tickets in Brac Island and surroundings
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Public palaces near Brac Island
♥ Palace 'Diocletian’s Palace' , 27.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Palace 'Diocletian’s Palace' , 27.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Art galleries in Brac Island and around
♥ Art museum 'Gallery of Fine Arts' Split, 27.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Ivan Meštrović Gallery' Split, 28.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Gallery of Fine Arts' Split, 27.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Ivan Meštrović Gallery' Split, 28.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
Cathedrals and basilicas near Brac Island
♥ Katedrala Sv. Dujma, Split, 27.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Katedrala sv. Marka, Makarska, 29.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Katedrala sv. Lovre, Trogir, 39.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Katedrala sv. Marka, Korčula, 55.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Katedrala Sv. Dujma, Split, 27.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Katedrala sv. Marka, Makarska, 29.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Katedrala sv. Lovre, Trogir, 39.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Katedrala sv. Marka, Korčula, 55.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Unique spots in Brac Island and near
Stadion Gospin Dolac
From the series “Top 14 Sport Stadiums with Impressive Design”
Check on the map: Distance from Brac Island center - 46.7 km.
One of the most original and most attractive stadiums in the world can be found in the Croatian town of Imotski. The construction of the local stadium was not incredibly expensive, its size is just as modest. The surrounding landscape makes the Gospin Dolac Stadium, opened in 1984, really unique. The small stadium was built on the steep cliffs, within reach of the striking historical sights. From the only colorful stand of the tiny stadium you can admire the panorama of the forest, the mountains, the wonderful lake and the old observation tower near the football field. …
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Brac Island
Landmarks of culture on Brac Island map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Brac Island. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Brac Island: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Brac Island. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!