Blaca Hermitage on Bra? Island, Croatia

Dating back to the 16th century, the impressive architectural monument Pustinja Blaca Monastery stands tall in the face of mountains. Also known as Blaca Hermitage, this historical and cultural monument is unique to the island of Brac, located on the southern border between Milna and Bol. Thanks to its longstanding cultural and natural significance, it has justly been given the status of an immovable cultural asset. Blaca Hermitage has seen many holdings; as the former home of Glagolitic monks, to becoming an observatory, and finally a protected cultural monument. Throughout the 16th century, Pustinja Blaca was founded as a religious co-operative to cultivate the land which was later granted permission to build a monastery and church. The monks were busy up-keeping the hermitage by producing wine, olive oil, and honey to the point where it was one of the strongest economic entities of Brac Island. For 100 years between the 19th and 20th century, the monastery was then managed by Milicevic priests who had a strong interest in astronomy. Be sure to watch on to find out a fun astronomy fact that honours past priests! If you're looking to discover this hidden gem, it's not as easy as other Croatian monuments. With some narrow hiking trails, the easiest way is to trek from Blaca Bay, where you can dock a vessel and climb 2km. Sound like your type of discovery? Trek to this incredible monument on our Hike Cruise! https://www.sail-croatia.com/croatia-cruises/active-croatia/hike-croatia