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Blaca hermitage
Ravine hermitage
Monks founded this hermitage in a remote Brač ravine in the 16th century; now a museum.
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About Blaca hermitage
In the 16th century, monks settled in a remote ravine on the south coast of Brač and built the Blaca hermitage, one of the island’s most remarkable places. Its buildings, library and collections are now a museum, giving a vivid sense of a self-sufficient life lived far from the world. The only way in is on foot, along a path down through the rocky valley, so the arrival feels like a small pilgrimage. Wear good shoes, bring water, and go early in summer before the heat builds.
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- 16th-century foundation
- Library and collections
- Reached on foot
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- Brač, the Balkans
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- On our Zagreb guide
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