Between Dol sv. Ane and Vrbanj lies Hum – Sv. Vid, a prehistoric hillfort. In the western part are the remains of the Chapel of Saint Vitus. Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment can consider Vrbanj as a travel destination.
Culture and History
The medieval building complex in Vrbanj is also known as The King’s Court. It is assumed that, before the foundation of the commune, it was the seat of ducal rulers.
The parish church of the Holy Spirit was built in the 18th century on the site of an older church. The main altar features an altarpiece by Baldassare d’Anna depicting the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles.
Religious Tradition
The residents of nearby Vrbanj maintain a procession to Hum – Sv. Vid. Vrbanj is also one of the six settlements involved in the UNESCO-listed Za Križen procession, a religious night procession more than 500 years old, held from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday.
Landscape and Route
The Za Unesco-m 704 route passes through Dol and Vrbanj. After leaving Vrbanj, it continues through vineyards and olive groves towards Jelsa. The route is 22.7 kilometres long.
Wine
At Vinarija Braća Plančić, a wine tasting with a snack is called “Brothers Plančić”.
More local pages: Stari Grad, Rudina.
