Polace: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Polače is home to an extensive Late Antique archaeological complex featuring a palace, a nearby Late Antique fortification, Early Christian basilicas, a rural villa and a memorial chapel. Those who choose Polače as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment here.
Culture and History
The name Polače derives from a Roman palace dating from the 3rd century. Polače is also home to the remains of a Roman villa rustica and the remains of three Early Christian basilicas. The ancient residential palace complex of Polače was built at the end of the 5th century. The Nodilove Košare site includes a sacred building from the 6th century.
The archaeological interest continues underwater: the underwater area of the port of Polače and the waters around Ovrata, Glavata and Maslinovac are of hydroarchaeological interest. Polače offers diving opportunities to explore underwater remains, including amphorae and ancient pottery associated with ancient shipwrecks.
The large bay of Polače is complemented by four nearby islets. Bicycles, kayaks, pedal boats, scooters and cars are available for hire in Polače.
The nearby surroundings of Polače include Veliki Planjak, Grabova Glava, Tajnik and Moračnik. The surrounding area of Polače includes Sutmiho and Sveto Trojstvo. The wider regional area around Polače includes Kremena and Sveti Liberan.
More places to choose from: Mljet, Ropa, Kozarica, Okuklje, Sobra, Babino Polje, Korita, Blato.
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