Pražnica, Medieval settlement in Brač Island, Croatia
Pražnica is a settlement in the interior of Brač Island featuring traditional stone houses, spacious yards, and agricultural structures arranged in Mediterranean patterns. The built environment follows a loose, rural layout with stone-bound buildings and typical Mediterranean farmsteads throughout.
The settlement appears in records from Povlja dated 1184 and developed from scattered shepherd dwellings into a structured community. By the early 20th century it had grown into an established village with a stable population.
The parish church of St. Anthony the Hermit displays a baroque altar featuring stone reliefs of the Holy Family alongside Saints Anthony and John the Baptist. These religious artworks define the interior of the sacred building and reflect the devotion of the community.
Access is via the municipality of Pučišća requiring a ferry trip to Brač Island, then reaching the village by local roads. The settlement sits on the island and is best explored with a personal or rental vehicle.
The name Pražnica derives from the verb 'praziti' meaning to roast or grill, referencing ancient agricultural burning practices used to clear land. This land management method shaped the early settlement patterns of the region.
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