island
of brac

sights

There is a number of natural, historical and cultural sights on Island of Brac.

Zlatni rat is a unique geomorphologic phenomenon. It is a long gravel promontory stretching for 400 metres into the sea. It is surrounded with strong sea streams changing its peak depending on wind changes, so that sometimes it is turned to one side and sometimes to the other. Zlatni rat, with its large beach and pinewood in its centre, is a very popular summer resort.
Black pine on the roof of St. Peter church in Nerezisca on the island is an unusual natural phenomenon, estimated to be 100 years old. The tree grew through the stone boards of the church roof, and unfavourable conditions left it stunted and small, so it looks like a natural bonsai.
Vidova gora, with its specific nature and incomparable beauty was pronounced a protected landscape. It is grown with woods of indigenous Dalmatian black pine. This is the area of the central plateau of Brac and also the highest peak of all Adriatic islands. It is interesting to see great old pine trees, with still visible old cuts that left scars in their bark. They are silent witnesses of the traditional, and now extinct, activity of local people - resin collecting.

Pustinja Blaca, a unique monastery complex with a great estate. It was established by Glagolitic priests fleeing from the mainland for Turks' invasion. With time, it became a very prosperous agricultural estate, employing a great number of people and had its ships for trade across the Adriatic. As new times arrived and the way of life and earning completely changed, Pustinja Blaca gradually faded away. The entire valley is now deserted and left to natural vegetative succession. The reconstructed estate of Pustinja Blaca would today represent a unique monument of wise and functional use of natural resources.

Underneath the cliffs of Vidova gora and over the village of Murvica is Dragon Cave. It can be reached by the picturesque walking path. The historians didn't exactly establish when or who made this rare monument, but its cultural and artistic (and secret!) value is not in question. Inside the cave there are many relief of figures from the Slavic mythology and Christianity made in the very stone of the cave. The dominant figure is one with the dragon and the cave was named after it. The eremites who lived here long time ago probably enjoyed beautiful nature and the panoramic view as well as today's visitors who are coming to see this mysterious cave.