Historical sites in Brač

Historical Ruins and Sites

The island of Brač holds a diverse archaeological record, ranging from Roman stone quarries to secluded cliffside hermitages. This collection features significant sites like the 5th-century basilica in Lovrečina Bay and the 16th-century fortified palaces of Škrip. Visitors can explore the unique Glagolitic monastic settlements carved into the southern cliffs near Murvica, alongside Napoleonic-era fortifications and ancient rock reliefs that illustrate the island's long history of defense and spiritual retreat.

Historical Ruins and Sites — Map

A

Dvorac Cerinić

A 16th-century fortified palace in Škrip, built by the Cerinić family to provide defense against Ottoman raids.

B

Kaštil

A fortified stone palace in Bol, representing traditional Dalmatian defensive architecture from the late Middle Ages.

C

crkva Sv. Vida

Ruins of a 13th-century pre-Romanesque church located on the plateau near Vidova Gora.

D

Sveti Tudor

Remains of a small medieval chapel situated in the island's interior near Nerežišća.

E

Hercules

Ancient Roman relief of the hero Hercules, carved directly into the rock face of the Rasohe quarry.

F

Sv. Lovro

Ruins of a large 5th-century early Christian basilica featuring a distinct cross-shaped baptistery in Lovrečina Bay.

G

Crkva Sv. Vida

The archaeological remains of a medieval church located between the villages of Donji Humac and Nerežišća.

H

Mirje

Late antique archaeological site near Postira, containing the remains of a villa rustica or an early Benedictine monastery.

I

Vip transmitter

Modern telecommunications tower situated on the eastern heights of the island.

J

Stipančići

Remains of a 15th-century hermitage settlement founded by Glagolitic monks near the southern coast.

K

Silvio

A small ruined structure belonging to the historic hermitage complexes near Murvica.

L

Dračeva Luka

Site of a 16th-century monastic retreat built into the natural rock shelters above the sea.

M

Dutić

One of several historic Glagolitic hermitages established in the rugged cliffs near Murvica.

N

Pustinja Dračeva Luka

A 16th-century hermitage complex featuring a chapel and living quarters integrated into the cliffside.

O

Brkata

Archaeological site near Bol containing the foundations of ancient stone structures.

P

Brač Airport Control Tower

The functional air traffic control tower for Brač Airport, located on the island's central plateau.

Q

Baterija

A French Napoleonic-era fortification built in the early 19th century to guard the entrance to the Split Channel.

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