10/03/2026
From the heart of Brač comes a tradition carved in stone. In the quarries above Pučišća – often called one of the most beautiful stone villages in the world – the story of Brač limestone begins.
For centuries, the people of Pučišća have lived with stone, from stone, and for stone. The relationship between man and stone here is ancient — challenging, yet inseparable. The craft of stonemasonry in Pučišća dates back several centuries, with old quarries and historic sites still telling the story of this enduring tradition. Since ancient times, the island of Brač has been a source of exceptional stone used in remarkable architecture.
The true flourishing of Brač stonemasonry came during the 15th and 16th centuries, in the late Gothic and Renaissance periods. Renowned builders and sculptors such as Andrija Aleši, Juraj Dalmatinac, and Nikola Firentinac came to Brač to select and oversee the production of this extraordinary stone. It was used to build palaces and churches across Dalmatia — in Split, Šibenik, Trogir, Zadar and Rab — as well as across the Adriatic in places like Ancona, Rimini, and the Tremiti Islands.
The tradition experienced a new renaissance in the early 20th century with the establishment of stonemasonry schools and cooperatives in Pučišća and Selca. Today, the renowned Stonemasonry School in Pučišća continues to preserve this noble craft, where young hands still shape stone into remarkable works of art.
The beauty of Pučišća itself reflects this deep connection to stone — from its narrow stone streets and carefully carved houses to the white stone roofs that define the village’s unique character. Generations of love, skill, and dedication have been built into this stone.
From the rugged quarry to the hands of skilled artisans, Brač stone carries the spirit, heritage, and timeless beauty of the island.
