Grohote, Administrative center in Šolta, Croatia.
Grohote is the administrative center of Šolta and sits at the edge of a flat agricultural plain with narrow stone lanes winding through it. A main road runs through the settlement, connecting it to other villages on the island.
The settlement was known as Villa Grohote during Austro-Hungarian rule and received telegraph service in 1874. These changes marked its gradual connection to the wider European infrastructure of that era.
The settlement produced several Croatian painters who found artistic inspiration in the local landscape and surroundings. Their works continue to reflect the character of the island and its people today.
The settlement has basic services including a medical clinic with a helipad, pharmacy, fire and police stations, plus a post office. Two supermarkets provide supplies for daily needs and shopping.
Many traditional houses here feature stone water tanks that serve as terraces with decoratively carved well covers. This practical building style reflects centuries of adaptation to island life.
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