Bol, Croatia
| Bol | |||
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| Town | |||
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Panoramic view of the western end of Bol, with the Zlatni Rat visible in the distance | |||
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  Bol Location of Bol in Croatia | |||
 Bol Location of Bol in Split-Dalmatia County | |||
| Coordinates: 43°16′N 16°39′E / 43.267°N 16.650°E | |||
| Country |
 Croatia | ||
| County | Split-Dalmatia County | ||
| Island | Brač | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Tihomir Marinković, (Social Democratic Party of Croatia) | ||
| Area[1] | |||
| • Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2001) | |||
| • Total | 1,661 | ||
| • Density | 72/km2 (190/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
| Postal code | 21420 | ||
| Area code(s) | 021 | ||
| Website | bol.hr | ||
Bol is a town on the south of the island of Brač in the Split-Dalmatia County of Croatia, population 1,661 (2005).[2]
Bol (its name derive from the Latin word "vallum") is renowned for its most popular beach, the Zlatni Rat ("Golden cape").[3][4] It is a promontory composed mostly of pebble rock that visibly shifts with the tidal movement. The Adriatic Sea water at Zlatni Rat is clear and somewhat cold, due to the strong current of the strait it is situated in. There is a beach on either side of the horn. Bol itself is a popular tourist destination, known for its harbourside bars and restaurants, and wind surfing conditions.
The Dominican church in Bol contains a number of paintings by Tripo Kokolja.
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Bol is twinned with:
See also
References
- ↑ "Općine Splitsko - dalmatinske županije". dalmacija.hr (in Croatian). Split-Dalmatia County. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
- ↑ Croatian Census 2001 (Popis stanovništva 2001)
- ↑ Croatia by Jeanne Oliver.page 215
- ↑ Walking in Croatia by Rudolf Abraham
External links
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Bol, Croatia travel guide from Wikivoyage
Coordinates: 43°16′N 16°39′E / 43.267°N 16.650°E
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