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Makarska heritage sights
One of the main tourist destinations on the Adriatic coast, Makarska owes its rich cultural and historical heritage to it being continuously inhabited from prehistory to the present day
LOCATION
Makarska
LENGTH
3.67km
DURATION
1h
DIFFICULTY
Easy
The emergence and development of the town can be traced through the centuries from the former Illyrian fort, Roman settlement, and Late Antiquity maritime stronghold with a medieval fort and church on the Sveti Petar peninsula, to the historical town centre with its elegant baroque buildings and palaces, Franciscan monastery that was established in 1502, and the 18th-century St. Mark’s Cathedral on the main square
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LOCATION
Makarska
DURATION
1h
LENGTH
3.67 km
DIFFICULTY
Easy
ELEVATION
19 m
TYPE
Asphalt: 3.49 km
Macadam: 0.18 km
BOTTOM ELEVATION
1 m
TOP ELEVATION
19 m
START POINT
Makarska
END POINT
Makarska
A thrilling journey of discovery, unforgettable activities that promise to delight all the senses.
START
43° 17’ 36.5928’’ N / 17° 1’ 13.5984’’ E Start at Kačić Square next to the baroque fountain, and from there go north-west towards Kalalarga
0.22 KM
turn left onto Prvosvibanjska Street
0.32 KM
at Tin Ujević Square, take the exit to the Riva on the right
0.43 KM
Church of St. Philip Neri
0.65 KM
Makarska Town Museum
0.83 KM
entrance to the pedestrian zone (right) next to the Hotel Miramare
1.37 KM
St. Peter’s Lighthouse
1.58 KM
turn left uphill to the Church of St. Peter; the entrance to the trail is behind the church
1.90 KM
vantage point
1.95 KM
turn right (east) towards the statue of St. Peter; from the statue, follow the path along the coast
2.40 KM
turn right along the Riva
3.10 KM
at the end of the Riva, follow the street on the left to the Franciscan monastery
3.30 KM
Franciscan monastery
3.35 KM
Malacological Museum
3.40 KM
turn left onto the road
3.62 KM
turn left onto Kačić Square
3.67 KM
return to the starting point