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Dobrila
August 24, 2021
HERMITAGE BLACA MUSEUM. The hermitage (monastery) was founded in the 16th century by the Glagolitic priests who come to Brač fleeding from Poljica before the Turks. Blaca can be reached from many directions, but always exclusively by foot. The path, trodden for centuries by many mules and horses, is still the only connection with civilization. Visitors may travel by car from Nerežišće, over the Vidova gora up to Dragovoda and from there they have to walk for half an hour to Blaca. The museum and monastery in Blaca could also be reached travelling by ship from Bol to the valley of Blaca from where there is another half an hour of walking. The hermitage's origin was in the stone partitioned cave which was the first refuge of the Poljica hermits. From then on, the dilligent and pious hermits built a church and hermitage, residential buildings and farm buildings on the cliff face. They turned vast forests into rich vineyards and olive groves. It is a wonder how the inhabitants of Blaca were able to struggle with wild nature and poor soil and yet managed to survive in such conditions for four centuries. The Glagolitic hermits of Blaca gained large estates, merchant ships, a rich library and a printing shop through their diligence and self-sacrifice. The hermitage's preserved inventory, today a museum, also includes the valuable astronomical heritage of the last Blaca hermit, Father Nikola Milićević, who died in 1963. Blaca are really an exceptional monument of human work, with great historical, economic, artistic and scientific content. Hermitage Blaca is an outstanding natural and cultural phenomenon, a wonderful oasis of peace and memories of days gone by.
HERMITAGE BLACA MUSEUM. The hermitage (monastery) was founded in the 16th century by the Glagolitic priests who come to Brač fleeding from Poljica before the Turks. Blaca can be reached from many directions, but always exclusively by foot. The path, trodden for centuries by many mules and horses, is…
Vedran
February 21, 2017
Monastery and astronomical center from 16th century. Walls are built into the huge mountain, looks like somthing from Indiana Jones.
Ivana
June 27, 2022
Blaca Desert, once a famous Glagolitic desert and later an observatory, is located on the eastern slope of the valley on the south side of the island, between Bol and Milna. The hermitage (monastery) was founded in the 16th century by Glagolitic priests from Poljica who fled from the Turks and arrived on Brač. Along the steep cliff, hardworking hermits built a church and a monastery, residential and farm buildings, and turned vast forests into rich vineyards and olive groves. Blaca is truly an exceptional monument of human work and human endurance, with exceptional historical, economic, artistic and scientific contents. It is a real natural and cultural phenomenon, a wonderful oasis of peace and memories of long-gone times.
Blaca Desert, once a famous Glagolitic desert and later an observatory, is located on the eastern slope of the valley on the south side of the island, between Bol and Milna. The hermitage (monastery) was founded in the 16th century by Glagolitic priests from Poljica who fled from the Turks and arri…
Former Member
December 24, 2019
Blaca desert is special in so many ways it’s sufficient to say you won’t find anything similar anywhere near or far. It stretches on fifty-six acres, between Dragovode and Blaca bay. It is considered a desert, because of the scarce nature which surrounds the lovely monastery. Blaca desert was a home to many generations of monks since the seventeenth century. For a time in history this was the main school attended by pupils from the small villages nearby. The monastery holds the second largest telescope in Europe, which hasn’t been used for ages. Today, this is one of the most favorite hiking destinations and picture worthy sightings.
Blaca desert is special in so many ways it’s sufficient to say you won’t find anything similar anywhere near or far. It stretches on fifty-six acres, between Dragovode and Blaca bay. It is considered a desert, because of the scarce nature which surrounds the lovely monastery. Blaca desert was a hom…
Igor
August 22, 2022
Blaca Monastery with museum is beautiful contemplating place from 16th century. Just drive car up to Vidova gora and take a 30 min hike down to this unique location. Alternatively take a daily boat tour from Bol port to the Blaca (and/or military tunnel). There is one hour hike from the beach but the slope is steep so make sure to bring enough water and good shoes.
Blaca Monastery with museum is beautiful contemplating place from 16th century. Just drive car up to Vidova gora and take a 30 min hike down to this unique location. Alternatively take a daily boat tour from Bol port to the Blaca (and/or military tunnel). There is one hour hike from the beach but th…
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