StobreÄ
Stobreč is a 6 km southeast of Split situated suburb of Split in Croatia on the Adriatic coast in Dalmatia. Stobreč has 5,837 inhabitants ( 2001). The present town Stobrec is located on a peninsula, next to the more developed districts.
History
Stobreč was founded by Greek colonists in the 3rd century BC. The original ancient Illyrian place still has remnants of Greek walls, pointing to one of the rare examples of a defensive system of this period. Later the place as the Roman settlement Epetium was known. Then in 1080 the village was first mentioned in a document.
In the Middle Ages Stobreč was known for its water mills and salt works and was in the 15th century frontier town between the Venetian and Turkish dominion.
Attractions
- The basilica ( St. Lawrence ) from the 5th century in the town center is evidence of an early Christian settlement.
- The Church of St. Michael from the 13th - 14th Century, built in Romanesque-Gothic transition style.
- The parish church of St. Mary in the Baroque style, was built in 1727 and rebuilt in the 19th century. Here you will find a wall as spoils the relief of a rider figure with pleter. In the church floor grave panels are recessed from the 15th century.
Economy
The population Stobrečs lives mainly on agriculture, wine, fruit and vegetable growing and tourism.