Pučišća

Find, explore and taste Pučišća, one of the most beautiful small towns in Europe

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Discover everything Pučišća has to offer

World famous stone and the stonemasonry school
For this town, stone is both the bread and the cross. Since ancient times, the strong hands of stonemasons have embraced it and listened to its song. The stone here speaks and pleads. The stone comforts and soothes. The stone rings. And wherever you turn, you will find stone. There are stone thresholds, stairs, roads, houses, and roofs. The graves are also made of stone. Stone and its processing have been considered art in Pučišća for centuries. There is a stonemasonry school in town with more than a hundred-year-old tradition, placing it among the best organized and longest-standing professional institutions in the whole world
Towers and fortresses
The oldest and still fully preserved tower is Ciprijan Žuvetić. It was built in 1467 and following its construction around ten similar fortifications begun rising, ranking this place among the most “fortified” towns in the world in regard to size and number of inhabitants. The turbulent past of Pučišća gave it its nickname – Luka kula (Tower harbour). Namely, in the 15th century the coastal zone was not a safe area, so residential buildings were built as fortresses. Today, the fortresses of Ciprijan Žuvetić, Akvil and Dešković family have been preserved, and as architectural units hold the status of extreme interest.
Mediterranean ambient
Meditation on the beach next to the crystal-clear sea with a view of the ships sailing into the harbour, an evening walk with the sounds of Dalmatian music or a night swim on the beach with the view of the town lights sinking into a summer’s dream. All of the above you can experience in this picturesque island town

The old Illyrians used to live here. They raised livestock on the Brač plateau, mainly sheep and goats. They dug watering holes for cattle in the compact stone and built stone mounds that you will still find today when exploring the beautiful nature of the island’s hinterland. Stone mounds were their houses and their temples

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Over the centuries, numerous churches and palaces in Dalmatia and Italy, and later in other parts of the world, were built from Pučišća stone. The Parliament and the New Palace in Vienna as well as part of the Parliament in Budapest were built from it, and a lot of evidence indicates that the White House in Washington was also partly built from it. The same stone was used to build the glorious Šibenik Cathedral of St. James, one of the most significant and beautiful achievements of Renaissance architecture in Dalmatia.

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Escape to your own

paradise

EXPERIENCE

Pučišća are, in the true sense of the word, the flower of the Mediterranean, where you can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature, architecture and gastronomy

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Taste
You can’t go wrong by daring to choose a seafood delicacy in Pučišća. A definite recommendation would be grilled fish or fish soup prepared according to an ancient local recipe
Taste
It may sound strange at first, but in Pučišća they eat field snails. And yes, you should try them, especially if they are prepared according to the traditional Brač family recipes
Taste
Desserts are also eaten in the Mediterranean, and the locals in Pučišća have perfected that craft. Be sure to try some of the indigenous sweets such as fried and sugared almonds, rožata cake or arancini made of citrus peel
Experience
Set sail from Pučišća and embark on an adventure of exploring the beaches and bays of Brač or take a boat day trip to the neighbouring islands of Hvar and Šolta

One of the most beautiful small towns in Europe

Prestigious global tourist and travel portals have been ranking Pučišća among the top 10 small towns in Europe “that should be visited immediately” for years. Such a recommendation was given to readers by the Global Grasshopper portal on several occasions.

A must – see in

Pučišća

Sunbathing, swimming and outdoor activities are not the only advantages of Pučišća. It is a destination of rich heritage just awaiting to be discovered

01 Beaches St. Rok and Macel
02 Moro Palace
03 Church of St. George
04 Church of St. Domnius
05 Parish court

While deep in your thoughts and safe from all the storms and winds, you will find your hidden port in Pučišća. A Mediterranean in its original form. You will learn the story of the primordial battle between man and stone. In this story the man still wins, and not because he is stronger, but he is more persistent

Number of towers in Pučišća

13

The towers in Pučišća are buildings carved from the famous Brač stone giving the bay a romantic Mediterranean outlook. The construction of Pučišća began after 1420., just after the termination of continuous conflicts and pirate attacks at sea. Soon the town is threatened by the attacks from Turks, heading from the mainland where they have already conquered the shores. Hence, the people of Pučišća started to build defensive towers and castles

INFORMATIONS

Make your stay

complete

Here are some suggestions on everything you need for a comfortable visit. Find activities to do and spend your time exactly as you prefer. If you need a place to stay, we prepared a handy list of hotels.

01 Hotels
02 Events
03 Activities

RECOMMENDATIONS

Trips from

Pučišća

Due to its micro-location, Pučišća is an ideal starting point for one-day trips to surrounding destinations. Discover the authentic Dalmatia

Split
A world-renowned hit destination and the capital of the Mediterranean where antiquity and hedonism meet
Trogir
A wonderous city under the UNESCO’s protection
Omiš
A pirate town located at the mouth of the River Cetina, with narrow streets that will impress you
Makarska rivijera
Heavenly beaches and crystal-clear sea in hit destinations of Baška Voda, Brela and Makarska
Hvar
An island of exceptionally rich history where the origins of Dalmatian and ancient culture were found
Šolta
Authentic and untouched island, ideal for adventurers and those resisting commercial content
Vis
The island with the world’s most famous beach – Stiniva, but also the guardian of the Blue Cave on the islet Biševo
Klis
Walk the Game of Thrones paths and explore the ancient fortress Klis
Sinj
The host of Sinjska Alka, a chivalric tournament with a 300-year-old tradition, and an ideal starting point for an excursion to the source of River Cetina
Imotski
Take a walk along the Imotski field, taste the River Vrljika and feast your eyes on the Blue and Red Lake

EVENTS

Events in Pučišća

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Aug
Puetus Triatlon
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Aug
Summer Night Disco Fever
Tourist board

Pučišća

Website
https://www.visitpuciscabrac.com/home
Address
Trg Hrvatskoga skupa 1
21412 Pučišća
Mail
tz@pucisca.hr
Phone
+385 (0)21 633 555
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