About 140-kilometer-long circular tourist and hiking route that unites a large number of Brač communities and twelve (12) of the most interesting cultural and historical island locations into a stunning trekking whole.
It runs through the heart of many of Brač’s most attractive and vibrant villages – Supetar, Mirca, Sutivan, Bobovišće na moru, Ložišća, Bobovišće, Milna, Murvica, Bol, Sumartin, Povlja, Pučišća, Postira, Škrip and takes you to some of the most beautiful Brač beaches and coves – the Golden cape, Farska, Murvica, Lovrečina, Smrka etc.
The path is marked in both directions since it is circular, and you may start it from any of the settlements listed above by simply following the blue and white markings.
We propose that you perform the hiking sections by sleeping in one of the inhabited villages that Via Brattia passes through and replenish your water and food supplies there.
Please keep in mind that camping outside of designated areas and open-air fires are completely prohibited in the Republic of Croatia, and 112 is an emergency phone number.
The Hermitage Monastery was founded in the 16th century by Poljica glagolitic priests who fled in front of the Ottomans and arrived in Brač. The Blaca Hermitage Monastery may be accessed by many routes, but only on foot. The Blaca Hermitage Monastery is a real natural and cultural phenomenon; a wonderful refuge of serenity and remembrance from a bygone era. The museum is open every day except Sunday with the last admission at 2.30 PM.
The Dragon Cave (Drakonjina pećina) is a monument to the monastery life in the cave of the Glagolitic priests from the 15th century. It is situated 200 meters above the village of Murvica in the heart of Vidova Gora. Over the centuries, it has served as a dwelling and shrine of Poljica Glagolitic priests who fled from Ottoman conquest to continue their holy life in the cave. The history of a persecuted people who balanced their ancient pagan beliefs with a Christian perspective of the universe is petrified in the cave. So ancient Slavic myths about werewolves, fairies, mores (unmarried women born wrapped in a placenta) and witches cohabit in this cave with Bosnian kings and scenes from the apocalypse.
It was founded in 1475 on land donated to the Dominicans by the people of Bol and ratified by Zacharia Duke of Brač. The spiritual and cultural influence of the monastery has been felt for centuries, not only in Bol but also beyond. In addition to the museum, there is a library in the monastery with rare specimens of books and manuscripts. The monastery church has a panelled ceiling with a depiction of the Apotheosis of St. Dominic, a work of art of the domestic painter Tripo Kokolja from the 17th century whilst on the main altar there is an altar pale “Virgin with the Saints” from Jacopo Tintoretto’s workshop.
One of the five Selca hamlets located northwest of Selca in the heartland of the island. Because their inhabitants have relocated to nearby villages, they are essentially abandoned now. Small stone houses with fenced yards and stables constructed of drywall or carved stone represent this hamlet’s older sections. They are a genuine monument of Brač rural architecture and truly testify to the way of life in them in the past.
The Franciscans arrived here in the mid-17th century, fleeing the Turks, and established Sumartin with the first residents. The Franciscan monastery is best known for its legendary poet and Franciscan Andrija Kačić-Miošić. Today it hosts a private museum with a remarkable collection of artifacts. Also look for the commemorative plaque “The feet of St. Martin from Tours” near the church.
Many visitors come to Povlja to see an early Christian basilica located next to the parish church.
The remains of an early Christian basilica date back to V. and VI. centuries. Many parts of this three-nave basilica are preserved in its entirety, as is the space of the former baptistery. Povaljski prag and Povaljska listina, both important in Croatian culture and history, originate here.
The Sculpting Academy started working back in 1909. It is the only school in the Republic of Croatia that educates the stonemasons. It uses old Roman manually forged tools to carry out its operations, which is based on ancient stone processing technologies. For this is known throughout the world and annually receives thousands of guests. The technique of hand-processing stone using old Roman tools, which is imparted at a stonemason’s school, is protected by the Republic of Croatia as an intangible cultural property.
In the Lovrečina Bay, the Roman outhouse was built along the water supply and the rich field. A Benedictine monastery with a church dedicated to St. Lawrence, whose name was kept in the name of the bay, was built on the periphery in the 5th century. Lovrečina is the island of Brač’s biggest sandy bay and one of its most popular beaches.
Mirje is situated between two key centers in the Adriatic region of the Province: Diocletian’s Palace in Split and imperial quarries near Škrip, where the building stone for the massive palace was gathered. Numerous remains of church stone furnishings have indicated the presence of the sacral edifice dating from the sixth century. According to research of the discovered walls, the complex was not created for the monastic community, but rather as a later adaptation of the late antique house with the thermal complex.
One of the most frequented Croatian museums, located in the Radojković Tower from the 16th century, is visited by around 15,000 people each year. The foundations of the building where the museum is housed date back to the ancient Illyrians. According to legend, Valeria and Prisca, the wife and daughter of Roman Emperor Diocletian, are buried in the Roman tomb on the museum’s lower floor.
The Brač Island Museum is unquestionably a must-see place during your time on the island.
A chapel of unique shape located at the crossroads of ancient roads leading from Sutivan to Mirca and the former parish of Donji Humac (in the 16th century). The only speleological site (cave) in the Sutivan region is located not far from the small church.
Although we do not know when exactly the small church of St. Martin was built, it has early Romanesque stylistic elements. At the end of the 15th century, a bell tower on the horsetail was built to the façade. The altar relief is believed to be the work of a stone-mason from the 15th century who was inspired by Nicholas of Florence’s works in Trogir.
The area is a crucial strategic point wherein the maritime route through the Split Pass and the waters between Hvar, Brač, and Šolta can be seen.
A seal is located in a visible location at each of the sites marked with 1 to 12.
The seal should be left in a designated location on the last page of the map, which you may obtain from one of the island of Brač’s Tourist Information Centers (Supetar, Sutivan, Milna, Bol, Postira, Pučišća, Sumartin).
Make sure you have some seal fluid on hand. The locality number determines the location of the seal.
After visiting all 12 places and carefully leaving all of the seals on the back page of the map, you will view the island of Brač’s coat of arms, that is a depiction of St. George, the patron saint of the island of Brač, killing the dragon.
You can frame this picture as a keepsake from your vacation and a remember of your, hopefully wonderful and interesting, experience on the island of Brač.
BLACA HERMITAGE MONASTERY MUSEUM
The Hermitage Monastery was founded in the 16th century by Poljica glagolitic priests who fled in front of the Ottomans and arrived in Brač. The Blaca Hermitage Monastery may be accessed by many routes, but only on foot. The Blaca Hermitage Monastery is a real natural and cultural phenomenon; a wonderful refuge of serenity and remembrance from a bygone era. The museum is open every day except Sunday with the last admission at 2.30 PM.
DRAGON CAVE
The Dragon Cave (Drakonjina pećina) is a monument to the monastery life in the cave of the Glagolitic priests from the 15th century. It is situated 200 meters above the village of Murvica in the heart of Vidova Gora. Over the centuries, it has served as a dwelling and shrine of Poljica Glagolitic priests who fled from Ottoman conquest to continue their holy life in the cave. The history of a persecuted people who balanced their ancient pagan beliefs with a Christian perspective of the universe is petrified in the cave. So ancient Slavic myths about werewolves, fairies, mores (unmarried women born wrapped in a placenta) and witches cohabit in this cave with Bosnian kings and scenes from the apocalypse.
DOMINICAN MONASTERY IN BOL
It was founded in 1475 on land donated to the Dominicans by the people of Bol and ratified by Zacharia Duke of Brač. The spiritual and cultural influence of the monastery has been felt for centuries, not only in Bol but also beyond. In addition to the museum, there is a library in the monastery with rare specimens of books and manuscripts. The monastery church has a panelled ceiling with a depiction of the Apotheosis of St. Dominic, a work of art of the domestic painter Tripo Kokolja from the 17th century whilst on the main altar there is an altar pale “Virgin with the Saints” from Jacopo Tintoretto’s workshop.
PODSMRČEVIK
One of the five Selca hamlets located northwest of Selca in the heartland of the island. Because their inhabitants have relocated to nearby villages, they are essentially abandoned now. Small stone houses with fenced yards and stables constructed of drywall or carved stone represent this hamlet’s older sections. They are a genuine monument of Brač rural architecture and truly testify to the way of life in them in the past.
FRANCISCAN MONASTERY AND THE CHURCH OF ST. MARTIN IN SUMARTIN
The Franciscans arrived here in the mid-17th century, fleeing the Turks, and established Sumartin with the first residents. The Franciscan monastery is best known for its legendary poet and Franciscan Andrija Kačić-Miošić. Today it hosts a private museum with a remarkable collection of artifacts. Also look for the commemorative plaque “The feet of St. Martin from Tours” near the church.
EARLY CHRISTIAN BASILICA IN POVLJA
Many visitors come to Povlja to see an early Christian basilica located next to the parish church.
The remains of an early Christian basilica date back to V. and VI. centuries. Many parts of this three-nave basilica are preserved in its entirety, as is the space of the former baptistery. Povaljski prag and Povaljska listina, both important in Croatian culture and history, originate here.
SCULPTING ACADEMY IN PUČIŠĆA
The Sculpting Academy started working back in 1909. It is the only school in the Republic of Croatia that educates the stonemasons. It uses old Roman manually forged tools to carry out its operations, which is based on ancient stone processing technologies. For this is known throughout the world and annually receives thousands of guests. The technique of hand-processing stone using old Roman tools, which is imparted at a stonemason’s school, is protected by the Republic of Croatia as an intangible cultural property.
LOVREČINA AND ST. LAWRENCE’S BASILICA
In the Lovrečina Bay, the Roman outhouse was built along the water supply and the rich field. A Benedictine monastery with a church dedicated to St. Lawrence, whose name was kept in the name of the bay, was built on the periphery in the 5th century. Lovrečina is the island of Brač’s biggest sandy bay and one of its most popular beaches.
LATE ANTIQUE VILLA ON MIRJE NEAR POSTIRA
Mirje is situated between two key centers in the Adriatic region of the Province: Diocletian’s Palace in Split and imperial quarries near Škrip, where the building stone for the massive palace was gathered. Numerous remains of church stone furnishings have indicated the presence of the sacral edifice dating from the sixth century. According to research of the discovered walls, the complex was not created for the monastic community, but rather as a later adaptation of the late antique house with the thermal complex.
THE BRAČ ISLAND MUSEUM IN ŠKRIP
One of the most frequented Croatian museums, located in the Radojković Tower from the 16th century, is visited by around 15,000 people each year. The foundations of the building where the museum is housed date back to the ancient Illyrians. According to legend, Valeria and Prisca, the wife and daughter of Roman Emperor Diocletian, are buried in the Roman tomb on the museum’s lower floor.
The Brač Island Museum is unquestionably a must-see place during your time on the island.
SMALL CHURCH OF ST. SPYRIDON
A chapel of unique shape located at the crossroads of ancient roads leading from Sutivan to Mirca and the former parish of Donji Humac (in the 16th century). The only speleological site (cave) in the Sutivan region is located not far from the small church.
SMALL CHURCH OF ST. MARTIN
Although we do not know when exactly the small church of St. Martin was built, it has early Romanesque stylistic elements. At the end of the 15th century, a bell tower on the horsetail was built to the façade. The altar relief is believed to be the work of a stone-mason from the 15th century who was inspired by Nicholas of Florence’s works in Trogir.
The area is a crucial strategic point wherein the maritime route through the Split Pass and the waters between Hvar, Brač, and Šolta can be seen.
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