Dragon's Cave

Zmajeva spilja (the Dragon's Cave) is located near village of Murvica, about seven kilometers from Bol. It is called Dragon's Cave because of the relief of dragon in it. It was a temple and dwelling of Glagolitic priests.

Reliefs in this cave are monument to monastic life of Glagolitic friars in the 15th century. Cave is 20 meters long and divided into four halls. In the first hall, there is Chapel of our Lady. Reliefs of Madonna angels, moon, dragon and others were carved into the cliff. Many scientists tried to explain the meaning of them. Most of them say that it contains elements of Slavic mythology as well as Christian iconography.

Spiritual history of people seems to be embalmed here, containing its ancient pagan creed reconciled with Christianity.

Visit to Dragon's Cave is possible only with the guide.

Blaca Monastery

Hermitage of Blaca is an unique monument on Croatian coast. It was a hermitage of Glagolitic Order (Glagoljica - Croatian ancient alphabet), raised on the steep cliff.

Blaca were established by Glagolitic priests from Poljica that fled to Brac running away from the Turks. In 1552 they established monastic comunity and in 1570 they got permission to raise monastery and church.

They produced wine, honey and other cultures - by time they became very powerful. Furniture of Blaca Monastery is very attractive, the church was restored following the baroque patterns. There is collection of ancient weapons, old watches and rich library. They had also priting-office of their own.

Blaca was the world-wide known astronomic observatory.

Today, hermitage of Blaca is a museum. Excursion boat will take you to the beach. You have to walk about 45 minutes to reach the hermitage.