Stonehouse
in Dalmatia, Croatia
Brač
Island Brac
Island Brac is the largest Dalmatian island; area 394 sq km. The highest peak of the island, Vidova gora (Vitus’ Mount 780 m) is also the highest peak of all Adriatic islands. Brac belongs to the sunniest Adriatic area with over 2700 sunny hours in a year. Twenty villages on the island are connected with asphalt roads. Brac lies only 7 miles from Split; thus you get on the island easily.
Over a thousand-year long history, the population of the island Brac has left numerous cultural monuments. Besides many villas rusticae, sarcophagus, mausoleums, early Christian churches, the most important are Zmajeva pecina (Dragon’s Cave) above the village Murvica featuring a great relief, carved in stone depicting apocalypse scenes and the Blaca cove – a famous early Christian monastery.
Because of its favourable geographic position, mild Mediterranean climate, crystal clear sea and accessibility, the island Brac represents an ideal choice not only for a summer but also unforgettable winter holiday. The richness of cultural heritage, diversity of genuine gastronomical offer and hospitality of locals are additional reasons to visit Brac.
Donji Humac
Donji Humac is one of the oldest settlements in the very heart of the island Brac. The remains found in the cave Kopacina, only twenty minutes away form the village, trace back approximately several millenniums ago. This cave represents one of the oldest human settlements not only in Dalmatia but also at the entire Adriatic coastline of both states. The life of Donji Humac is reflected in the cultural heritage left during different historical eras and by numerous island invaders. The most significant monument is an old village church built in the 10th century.
Besides the traditional agriculture, i.e. viticulture and olive farming, the population of this small picturesque village is nowadays also occupied with stone processing and because of a favourable geographical position, vicinity of the sea of 8 km, preserved nature, pleasant Mediterranean climate and wealthiness of cultural heritage, the people are also occupied with tourism.