Gallery Branislav Deskovic, situated in the port of Bol, in the renaissance-baroque palace (end of 17th century), is the gallery of Croatian contemporary art and has more then 380 exhibits. In the main season it is open from approximately 10.00 am – 6.00 pm. The upper floor is devoted to life on the island. Among the museum’s most interesting pieces, note the two bas-reliefs of Heracles and the Roman mausoleum. The museum itself exhibits the results of excavation work carried out in the local Prehistoric cave and in the Roman ruins. Before venturing inside, go through the courtyard and skirt the edifice to see the impressive remains of the Illyrian walls (3C BC) inspired by the Greeks. The museum of Brac is located in Radojkovic palace in Skrip, whose square tower was built in the 16C to withstand the Turks. Croatia also has a rich dance traditition, which you might be able to enjoy at the Summer Festival. During the summer, Klapa is often performed on outdoor stages. Every year there is a festival in Omi?, on the mainland opposite Bra?. Klapa is the traditional harmony singing in Dalmatia. The most famous monuments are the Dragon’s Cave in Murvica and the monastery Blaca. Cultural and Historical Monumentsīrac has monuments from Roman and Illyrian times as well as many medieval chapels, 16th century monasteries and palaces, particularly in Bol and Puzisca. The tourist office in Bol offers a wealth of information for your holiday. In most locations the water is crystal clear, there are many beautiful beaches to explore, and a multitude of water sports on offer: diving, surfing, sailing, waterskiing – to mention but a few. The quarries of the island of Brac have been a source of sought-after white limestone stone, from which the Whitehouse in Washington and the parliament buildings in Vienna and Berlin were build. It is famous for the Golden Horn (Zlatni Rat) in the town of Bol, a wonderful beach that is bounded by the sea on both sides. Brac is the largest island in central Dalmatia, and has the highest peak of all Croatian islands (Vidova Gora 778m).
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