Gornja Brela, Mountain settlement in Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia.
Gornja Brela is a mountain settlement in Split-Dalmatia County that spreads across steep slopes of the Biokovo mountain range with pine forests and traditional Dalmatian stone houses. The village sits at around 400 meters elevation, providing sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.
The region was settled during Roman times between the 1st and 4th centuries, as shown by archaeological finds. The name Berulia first appeared in written records around 950.
The two parish churches serve as spiritual centers where locals gather for religious occasions and mark important moments in community life. Their presence shapes the rhythm of daily activities in this mountain settlement.
The settlement is reached via a mountain road climbing from the valley and can be explored on foot. Visitors should come prepared for steep paths and wear sturdy shoes.
The local graveyard holds a medieval necropolis operating as an archaeological park where eight tombstones display intricate relief carvings. These stones reflect the stonework skills of medieval craftspeople from centuries past.
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