Church of the Annunciation

Brač Island


Built in the 18th century, this elegant triple-naved baroque church and its 35m-high bell tower dominate the historic harbour at the heart of Supetar. Inside, its ornate marble altars are offset by a soothing palette of pale greens and lemons. Set into the pavement to the left of the church is a Roman mosaic that once decorated the floor of an early basilica dedicated to St Peter, from which the town takes its name.

Overlooking the mosaic is a statue of St Teresa of Calcutta (aka Mother Teresa) that was unveiled in 2002 by American actor Martin Sheen, who was filming in Brač at the time.


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Nearby Brač Island attractions

1. Vrilo

0.21 MILES

This beach is close to the ferry wharf, immediately east of the town centre.

2. Vlačica

0.24 MILES

The closest beach to the west of the old town.

3. Banj

0.48 MILES

Supetar's main beach is a large eastward-facing curve lined with pine trees and beach bars.

4. Supetar Cemetery

0.48 MILES

An unexpected highlight of Supetar is its fascinating cemetery, full of striking sculptural monuments. Grandest of all is the over-the-top Petrinović…

5. Tri Mosta

0.68 MILES

The 'Three Bridges' beach is just past the cemetery. There's a good restaurant at the eastern end, and you can rent boats and jet skis nearby.

6. Bili Rat

0.8 MILES

This busy beach is backed with a large resort complex.

7. Vela Luka

0.84 MILES

A lovely little beach set on a peaceful bay.

8. Island of Brač Museum

3.41 MILES

Brač Museum is housed in the Kaštil Radojković, a fortification built during the Venetian-Turkish wars that incorporates part of an ancient Illyrian wall…