Blaca Hermitage

Why visit

A secluded stone hermitage built into a steep valley, preserving the unusual life and collections of Glagolitic priests. Founded in the sixteenth century by refugees, Blaca grew into a self-sufficient monastic, agricultural and scholarly estate.

What you will see

• Cliffside complex.
• Historic observatory objects.
• Remote valley setting.

History

Founded in the sixteenth century by refugees, Blaca grew into a self-sufficient monastic, agricultural and scholarly estate. Croatia’s visitor story is layered: prehistoric and Roman settlement, medieval Croatian and communal institutions, Venetian, Habsburg and Ottoman frontiers, Yugoslav development and the 1990s war affected different regions in different ways.

Visitor tips

1. 1

   Allow about 210 minutes for the core visit and add extra time in July and August for heat, traffic, ferries, queues or limited parking.

2. 2

   Check the official same-week information for opening, restoration, worship, event, fire, weather or protected-area restrictions.

3. 3

   Carry water, sun protection and footwear suited to polished stone, pebble beaches, uneven ruins or karst paths as relevant.

4. 4

   Respect active worship, memorials, private homes, working salt pans, farms and protected wildlife areas.

5. 5

   Keep a flexible alternative nearby because bora wind, thunderstorms, rough sea and seasonal closures can disrupt a coastal or mountain day.

6. 6

   Plan for a hike or an authorised boat or transfer, and check opening times, heat and footwear needs.

About Brač, Hvar and Vis Islands

Brač, Hvar and Vis Islands is organised as a practical trip-planning area with 12 researched places and realistic local bases.