Bol is a municipality (Consisting of the town Bol and village Murvica on the south side of the island of Brač in the Split-Dalmatia County of Croatia.

Bol
Općina Bol
Municipality of Bol
Panoramic view of the western end of Bol, with the Zlatni Rat visible in the distance
Panoramic view of the western end of Bol, with the Zlatni Rat visible in the distance
Flag of Bol
Official seal of Bol
Bol is located in Croatia
Bol
Bol
Location of Bol in Croatia
Coordinates: 43°16′N 16°39′E / 43.267°N 16.650°E / 43.267; 16.650
Country Croatia
CountySplit-Dalmatia County
IslandBrač
Government
 • MayorKatarina Marčić
Area
 • Municipality24.85 km2 (9.59 sq mi)
 • Urban
4.0 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Municipality1,678
 • Density68/km2 (170/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,678
 • Urban density420/km2 (1,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
21420
Area code021
Websitebol.hr
Bol, Croatia


In the 2021 census, the total population was 1,678, out of which, 820 were men and 828 were women. The population consists of 1,661 Croatians and 17 foreigners. The most common family names in Bol are Marinković, Karmelić, Eterović, Baković, and Pavišić. In the previous 2011 census, the total population was 1,630.

Bol (its name is derived from the Latin word "vallum") is renowned for its most popular beach, the Zlatni Rat ("Golden cape" or "Golden horn"). It is a promontory composed mostly of pebble rock that visibly shifts with current, wind, and waves. The Adriatic Sea water at Zlatni Rat is crystal clear. There is a beach on either side of the promontory (spit). Bol is a popular tourist destination known for its harbourside bars, restaurants, and wind surfing conditions.

The Zlatni Rat beach

Bol is also known for its Dominican monastery, and its church of St. Mary of Mercy, built and rebuilt at various stages throughout the 16th century. It received its present-day Baroque form in 1641. The main altar, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, is the work of the world-famous Venetian painter Jacopo Tintoretto. The authenticity of the painting is confirmed by records of the monastery archives, which describe the acquisition of this precious painting in detail. The Dominican Monastery museum is rich with artifacts and is known for its valuable art collection, it also contains several paintings by Tripo Kokolja.[3]

Dominican monastery

Also one of the things Bol is known for is its red wine Plavac Mali. Plavac Mali, among other wines, is currently produced by the Stina vinery in the center of the town of Bol. The building where the winery is located was originally built in 1903 by the local Viners guild, which is also the oldest Viners guild in Dalmatia.


International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Bol is twinned with:

See also

References

  1. ^ Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
  2. ^ "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2021 Census". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
  3. ^ "Dominican Monastery Museum in Bol". BolCroatia.com. 29 March 2023.

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43°16′N 16°39′E / 43.267°N 16.650°E / 43.267; 16.650