Pucisca

Welcome to Pučišća, a settlement often described by scholars and poets alike as the stone flower of the Adriatic. As we stand here at the deep terminus of this fjord-like bay, you are observing one of the most architecturally…

We begin our stroll along the Riva, the coastal promenade that serves as the town’s primary social and economic artery. Observe the uniformity of the construction. …

We have arrived at perhaps the most significant cultural institution on the island: the Klesarska škola, or the Stonemasonry School. Founded in 1909, this school is one of the few remaining institutions in Europe where students…

The spiritual heart of Pučišća is the Parish Church of Saint Jerome, or Sveti Jeronim. Saint Jerome is the patron saint of Dalmatia, famously credited with the phrase, 'Forgive me, O Lord, for I am Dalmatian.' The church we see…

As we move toward the western side of the harbor, we encounter the Kaštil Ciccarelli, one of the most prominent of the thirteen defensive towers that once protected Pučišća. In the 15th and 16th centuries, the danger from the…

To truly understand Pučišća, we must look at the industry that continues to sustain it. We are standing near the loading quays of Jadrankamen, the company that manages many of the island’s quarries. …

We return toward the center of the town to the Pijaca, or the main square. In the Mediterranean tradition, the square is the communal living room. …

As we reach the northern tip of the harbor near the lighthouse, take a final look back at the town of Pučišća. From this perspective, the full majesty of the 'Stone Flower' is revealed. …