Municipality of Prgomet: Cultural Heritage and Road Cycling Routes

• At Znojilo, there are remains of a prehistoric hillfort and a Venetian tower dating from the early 16th century.
• The Sitnica pond is rich in fish; according to local tradition, it never dries up.
• Two road cycling routes pass through Prgomet: “Sunny postcard” and “Kaštela Classic.”

At Znojilo in the village of Prgomet, the remains of a prehistoric hillfort stand alongside those of a Venetian tower. The tower was built in the early 16th century to protect the area from Ottoman incursions. Together, the two structures point to different historical contexts: a prehistoric fortification and a later Venetian defensive structure.

Other places in the municipality are also home to different kinds of cultural heritage. The Church of St. Nicholas in Bogdanovići is a religious monument; the Sv. Silvestra cemetery in Labin is one of the cultural heritage sites of the Municipality of Prgomet. In Prgomet, the Feast of St. Stephen is also associated with August 3 and the parish church. The Sitnica pond, in turn, gave its name to the cultural association KUD “Sitnica.”

Sitnica is described as a pond rich in fish. The belief that it never dries up is part of local tradition. The site thus connects a specific feature of the landscape with an idea passed down orally. Both help make the name Sitnica recognizable in its local context, beyond the road cycling routes.

“Sunny postcard” is 56.8 kilometers long and fully paved. The route passes through Prgomet, has 1,164 meters of elevation gain, and is rated 3 out of 5 for both technical and physical difficulty. The stated ride time is 2:30 to 3:30 hours.

The “Kaštela Classic” runs between Kladnjice and Seget Gornji via Prgomet. At 69.6 kilometers, it is longer; it also has 1,164 meters of elevation gain. Its technical difficulty is rated 4 out of 5 and its physical difficulty 3 out of 5. The stated ride time is 3:00 to 4:00 hours. In comparison, both routes have the same elevation gain and physical difficulty rating, while their length and technical ratings differ. Check current route conditions before setting out; signage for the “Kaštela Classic” may also change.

To find your way around the municipality, you can visit the pages for the localities of Prgomet and Trolokve.

The wider destination of Brac features other topics that are distinct from those covered here. On Brač, Vidova Gora, at 778 meters, is the highest mountain on the Adriatic islands. The island has hundreds of beaches and coves, including developed pebble and sandy beaches as well as unspoiled rocky coves. This diversity of landscapes differs significantly from the cultural sites and cycling routes described here in the Municipality of Prgomet.

Culture and regional cuisine are also part of the Brac experience. In Škrip, the Olive Oil Museum lets visitors taste and buy olive oil and other local food products. The Church of the Holy Savior was built in the 9th century and is considered one of Croatia’s most important pre-Romanesque buildings. In Pučišća, the centuries-old stonemasonry school gives visitors an insight into Brač stone.

Discover more destinations: Municipality of Makarska, Trogir, Municipality of Brela, Municipality of Cista Provo, Municipality of Zmijavci, Municipality of Dugopolje.

Which of the two road cycling routes is longer?

The “Kaštela Classic” is 69.6 kilometers long, while “Sunny postcard” is 56.8 kilometers. Both have 1,164 meters of elevation gain; the “Kaštela Classic” has a higher technical difficulty rating.

What are the remains at Znojilo?

At Znojilo, there are remains of a prehistoric hillfort and a Venetian tower built in the early 16th century to protect the area.

What is said about Sitnica?

The pond is rich in fish and, according to local tradition, never dries up. It also gave its name to the cultural association KUD “Sitnica.”

For the wider travel overview: Split-Dalmatia.