Blaca Hermitage
Pustinja Blaca
A 16th-century hermitage in a cliffside gorge on the south coast of Brač, now a museum. It is reached on foot or by boat and offers a dramatic setting.
Blaca Hermitage was founded in 1551 by Glagolitic monks seeking refuge from the Ottoman threat. Built into a sheer cliff, it gradually expanded into a monastery with a church, vineyards, and an observatory. The last resident monk, who was also an astronomer, Nikola Milićević, died there in 1963. The museum holds his telescope, old clocks, rare books, and a printing press, and it is now managed by the Brač Museum. The most common way to get there is to drive or hire a car to the parking area above Murvica, then walk down a gravel path for about 2.5 to 3 km (around 45 minutes). The return trip is uphill and more tiring. You can also take a boat from Bol or Milna to Blaca Bay and hike up for about an hour. The hermitage is usually open from Tuesday to Sunday, morning to afternoon, and closed on Mondays. Admission is a few euros (check the official site for current prices). Bring plenty of water, a hat for sun protection, and shoes with good grip.
Opening hours
Closed Mondays; approx. 09:00–17:00 (per official information)
Nearby sights
- Vidova Gora
- Zlatni Rat Beach
- Omiš & Cetina River Canyon
- Bačvice Beach
- Split Green Market (Pazar) & Fish Market
- Riva Promenade, Split
- Diocletian's Palace, Split
- Meštrović Gallery