Makarska
Not far away from Split
and its Diocletian
Palace, which is on UNESCO's list of worlds
heritage, lies Makarska. Embodying in herself
all that one desires from a tourist destination
which with its many facilities satisfies every-
one's taste in each and every season, and on
the other hand a destination which enables
you to be only with yourself if you want,
Makarska will be a proper choice for those
that enjoy the atmosphere of stone cobbled
Dalmatian streets, southern openness, all
combined with a superb tourist offer.
Makarska is tucked in a natural harbour
fringed with the green peninsulas of Osejava
and St.Peter, at the very bottom of impressive
Mount Biokovo. Indeed, nature has been generous ...
secluded beaches, bare rugged rocks,
straits and immense sea. And as soon as your
eyes have adjusted to the azure of the sea, it
is enough to cast your eyes over the roofs of
Makarska to spot Mt. Biokovo thus witnessing
the extraordinary amalgam of Mediterranean
and mountainous. There, of butterfly and
flowers one does not learn from books. After
all, nature and life are far better teachers.
The town is the heart of the Makarska
Riviera, a long coastal strip which will surprise
you by its beauty and preserved nature. Long
sand or pebble beaches, pine forests, ever
clear waters are only a tiny bit of tourist val-
ues you may discover if visiting Tucepi,
Zaostrog... all the way to Brela, one of the
most favourite spots for many tourists. From
Makarska they are all at hand. But not only
them. Day excursions to Split, Dubrovnik or
Medjugorje are also possible. Or perhaps
islands of Hvar,
Brac or Korcula, which are,
thanks to modern and fast ships, just "across
the road".
The history of Makarska is a lengthy one.
First mentions of Makarska go back to the
times of the ancient port of Aronia (Inaronia)
and nearby Muccurum (Makar); she was
administrative, trading and cultural center
during Venetian, Turk, French and Austrian
domination. Each left a mark of its own, all
together creating a unique harmony of differences.
A town living its modern rhythm, is at
the same time a town monument. The
Franciscan monastery from the 16th century,
and its world renowned collection of sea
shells from oceans and seas across the world
is no doubt going to be a point of interest for
all visiting Makarska. If the towns have - and
who could deny it - soul, then the soul of
Makarska is a square with a statue of famous
the bard Father Andrija Kacic Miosic, dominated
by St Mark's cathedral dating back to
17th century, a Venitian fountain built in
1775 next to it, and on the very waterfront
St.Phillip's church (18th century). Injustice
would be done if taking you through
Makarska we did not mention Ivanisevic family
baroque pallace in the eastern part of the
old part of the town, and equally the home
of Tonolli family built in late baroque style.
During the festival season all these streets
and squares will be enlivened by the laughter
of the new generations and be filled with its
own, distinctive charm.
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