Poljica, Marina, Coastal settlement in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia.
Marina is a small coastal settlement in Split-Dalmatia that spreads across hillsides with traditional stone houses connected by narrow paths leading down to the Adriatic waterfront. The buildings cluster together along the slopes while maintaining views toward the sea.
This settlement was part of the autonomous Poljica Republic that maintained self-governance from medieval times until the early nineteenth century. The independence of this region came to an end when external powers took control.
The Church of Saint Luke remains the focal point where people gather for religious celebrations and community events throughout the year. These occasions shape how locals experience their public spaces and express their faith.
The settlement is accessible via the Jadranska Magistrala coastal road with regular bus connections to Split and Trogir throughout the day. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as the paths are steep and paved with stone.
Visitors often miss that the settlement was built atop ancient Roman structures whose traces remain visible in some building foundations. These hidden layers of history lie beneath the everyday landscape.
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