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'''Makarska''' ({{IPA-hr|mâkarskaː}}; {{lang-it|Macarsca}}, {{IPA-it|ma'karska|pron}}; {{lang-de|Macharscha}}) is a city on the ] coastline of ], about {{convert|60|km|abbr=on}} southeast of ] and {{convert|140|km|abbr=on}} northwest of ], in the ]. '''Makarska''' ({{IPA-hr|mâkarskaː|hr}}) is a town on the ] coastline of ], about {{convert|60|km|abbr=on}} southeast of ] and {{convert|140|km|abbr=on}} northwest of ], in the ].


Makarska is a prominent regional tourist center, located on a horseshoe shaped bay between the ] mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The city is noted for its palm-fringed ], where cafes, bars and boutiques overlook the harbor. Adjacent to the beach are several large capacity hotels as well as a camping grounds. Makarska is a prominent regional tourist center, located on a horseshoe-shaped bay between the ] mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The city is noted for its palm-fringed ], where cafes, bars and boutiques overlook the harbor. Adjacent to the beach are several large capacity hotels as well as a camping grounds.

Makarska is the center of the ], a popular tourist destination under the Biokovo mountain. It stretches for {{convert|60|km|abbr=on}} between the municipalities of ] and ].

== Demographics ==
According to the 2011 census, the total population of the town is 13,834, in the following ]:<ref>{{Croatian Census 2011|S|17|2496}}</ref>


Makarska is the centre of the ], a popular tourist destination under the Biokovo mountain. It stretches for {{convert|60|km|abbr=on}} between the municipalities of ] and ].
* '''Makarska''', population 13,426
* ], population 408


==History== ==History==
] in 1571.]] ] in 1571.]]

===Pre-history=== ===Pre-history===
Near present-day Makarska, there was a settlement as early as the middle of the 2nd millennium BC. It is thought that it was a point used by the ] on their way up to the ] (the so-called "]"). However it was only one of the ports with links with the wider Mediterranean, as shown by a copper tablet with Cretan and ]ian systems of measurement. Near present-day Makarska, there was a settlement as early as the middle of the 2nd millennium BC. It is thought that it was a point used by the ] on their way up to the ] (the so-called ]). However it was only one of the ports with links with the wider Mediterranean, as shown by a copper tablet with Cretan and ]ian systems of measurement.


A similar tablet was found in the Egyptian pyramids. In the Illyrian era this region was part of the broader alliance of tribes, led by the Ardaeans, founded in the third century BC in the Cetina area (]) down to the ] in present-day ].<ref name ="Naprijed">Naklada Naprijed, ''The Croatian Adriatic Tourist Guide'', pgs. 299-301, Zagreb (1999); {{ISBN|953-178-097-8}}</ref> A similar tablet was found in the Egyptian pyramids. In the Illyrian era this region was part of the broader alliance of tribes, led by the Ardaeans, founded in the third century BC in the Cetina area (]) down to the ] in present-day ].<ref name ="Naprijed">Naklada Naprijed, ''The Croatian Adriatic Tourist Guide'', pgs. 299-301, Zagreb (1999); {{ISBN|953-178-097-8}}</ref>


===The Roman era=== ===The Roman era===
Although the Romans became rulers of the Adriatic by defeating the ] in 228, it took them two centuries to confirm their rule. The Romans sent their veteran soldiers to settle in Makarska. After the division of the Empire in 395, this part of the Adriatic became part of the Eastern Roman Empire and many people fled to '''Muccurum''' from the new wave of invaders. The town appears in the ] as the port of '''Inaronia''', but is mentioned as Muccurum, a larger settlement that grew up in the most inaccessible part of ] mountain, probably at the very edge of the Roman civilisation. It appears as '''Macrum''' on the acts of the ] of 4 May 533 AD held in ] (533),<ref name ="Naprijed"/>{{sfn|Marušić|2017|p=113}} when also the town's diocese was created. Although the Romans became rulers of the Adriatic by defeating the ] in 228 BC, it took them two centuries to confirm their rule. The Romans sent their veteran soldiers to settle in Makarska. After the division of the Empire in 395 AD, this part of the Adriatic became part of the Eastern Roman Empire and many people fled to '''Muccurum''' from the new wave of invaders. The town appears in the ] as the port of '''Inaronia''', but is mentioned as Muccurum, a larger settlement that grew up in the most inaccessible part of ] mountain, probably at the very edge of the Roman civilisation. It appears as '''Macrum''' on the acts of the ] of 4 May 533 AD held in ] (533),<ref name ="Naprijed"/>{{sfn|Marušić|2017|p=113}} when also the town's diocese was created.


===Early Middle Ages=== ===Early Middle Ages===
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===Under the Turks=== ===Under the Turks===
Under Ottoman rule, the town was surrounded with walls that had three towers. The name Makarska was cited for the first time in a 1502 document telling how nuns from Makarska were permitted to repair their church.<ref name ="Naprijed"/> Under Ottoman rule, the town was surrounded with walls that had three towers. The name Makarska was cited for the first time in a 1502 document telling how nuns from Makarska were permitted to repair their church.<ref name ="Naprijed"/>
The Turks had links with all parts of the Adriatic via Makarska and they therefore paid a great deal of attention to the port's maintenance. In 1568 they built a fortress as defence against the Venetians. During Turkish rule the seat of the administrative and judicial authority was in ], ], for a short time in Makarska itself and finally in ] on the River Neretva.{{cn|date=June 2017}} The Turks had links with all parts of the Adriatic via Makarska and they therefore paid a great deal of attention to the port's maintenance. In 1568 they built a fortress as defence against the Venetians. During Turkish rule the seat of the administrative and judicial authority was in ], ], for a short time in Makarska itself and finally in ] on the River Neretva.{{citation needed|date=June 2017}}


During the ] between Venice and the Turks (1645–1669), the desire among the people of the area to be free of the Turks intensified. In 1646, Venice recaptured the coastline. A period of dual leadership, marked with armed conflicts, destruction, and reprisals, lasted until 1684, until the danger of the Turks ended in 1699.<ref name ="Naprijed"/>{{sfn|Marušić|2017|p=122}} During the ] between Venice and the Turks (1645–1669), the desire among the people of the area to be free of the Turks intensified. In 1646, Venice recaptured the coastline. A period of dual leadership, marked with armed conflicts, destruction, and reprisals, lasted until 1684, until the danger of the Turks ended in 1699.<ref name ="Naprijed"/>{{sfn|Marušić|2017|p=122}}


===Once more under the Venetians=== ===Once more under the Venetians===
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In 1695 Makarska became the seat of a bishopric and commercial activity came to life, but it was a neglected area and little attention was given to the education of its inhabitants. At the time when the people were fighting against the Turks, and Venice paid more attention to the people's demands. According to ] in his travel chronicles (18th century), Makarska was the only town in the coastal area, and the only Dalmatian town where there were absolutely no historical remains. In 1695 Makarska became the seat of a bishopric and commercial activity came to life, but it was a neglected area and little attention was given to the education of its inhabitants. At the time when the people were fighting against the Turks, and Venice paid more attention to the people's demands. According to ] in his travel chronicles (18th century), Makarska was the only town in the coastal area, and the only Dalmatian town where there were absolutely no historical remains.


After the ], it was given to the Austrians by the ] (1797). After the ], it was given to the Austrians by the ] (1797).
] with ] in the background]] ] with ] in the background]]

===From 1797 to 1813=== ===From 1797 to 1813===
With the fall of Venice, the Austrian army entered Makarska and remained there until Napoleon took the upper hand. The French arrived in Makarska on 8 March 1806 and remained until 1813. This was an age of prosperity, cultural, social and economic development. Under French rule all the people were equal, and education laws written, for the first time in many centuries, in the Croatian language were passed. Schools were opened. Makarska was at this time a small town with about 1580 inhabitants.<ref name ="Naprijed"/> With the fall of Venice, the Austrian army entered Makarska and remained there until Napoleon took the upper hand. The French arrived in Makarska on 8 March 1806 and remained until 1813. This was an age of prosperity, cultural, social and economic development. Under French rule all the people were equal, and education laws written, for the first time in many centuries, in Croatian were passed. Schools were opened. Makarska was at this time a small town with about 1580 inhabitants.<ref name ="Naprijed"/>


===Under the Austrians (1813–1918)=== ===Under the Austrians (1813–1918)===
As in Dalmatia as a whole, the Austrian authorities imposed a policy of Italianization, and the official language was Italian. The Makarska representatives in the Dalmatian assembly in ] and the Imperial Council in Vienna demanded the introduction of the Croatian language for use in public life, but the authorities steadfastly opposed the idea. One of the leaders of the ] was ] of ]. Makarska was one of the first communities to introduce the Croatian language (1865). As in Dalmatia as a whole, the Austrian authorities imposed a policy of Italianization, and the official language was Italian. The Makarska representatives in the Dalmatian assembly in ] and the Imperial Council in Vienna demanded the introduction of Croatian for use in public life, but the authorities steadfastly opposed the idea. One of the leaders of the ] was ] of ]. Makarska was one of the first communities to introduce Croatian (1865).


In the second half of the 19th century Makarska experienced a great boom and in 1900 it had about 1800 inhabitants. It became a trading point for agricultural products, not only from the coastal area, but also from the hinterland (]) and had shipping links with ], ] and ]. In the second half of the 19th century Makarska experienced a great boom and in 1900 it had about 1800 inhabitants. It became a trading point for agricultural products, not only from the coastal area, but also from the hinterland (]) and had shipping links with ], ] and ].
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The ] assigned Makarska to ], under which it remained until 1918. The ] assigned Makarska to ], under which it remained until 1918.


===The 20th century=== ===20th century===
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In the early 20th century agriculture, trade and fishing remained the mainstay of economy. In 1914, the first hotel was built, beginning the tourism tradition in the area. During ], Makarska was part of the ]. It was a port for the nation's ] and served as the headquarters of the Central Adriatic Naval Command, until it was moved to ].<ref>Nigel Thomas, K. Mikulan, Darko Pavlović. ''Axis Forces in Yugoslavia 1941-45'', pg. 18, Osprey Publishing, 1995.<!-- ISSN/ISBN needed --></ref> In the early 20th century agriculture, trade and fishing remained the mainstay of economy. In 1914, the first hotel was built, beginning the tourism tradition in the area. During ], Makarska was part of the ]. It was a port for the nation's ] and served as the headquarters of the Central Adriatic Naval Command, until it was moved to ].<ref>Nigel Thomas, K. Mikulan, Darko Pavlović. ''Axis Forces in Yugoslavia 1941-45'', pg. 18, Osprey Publishing, 1995.<!-- ISSN/ISBN needed --></ref>


After the war, during the socialist ], Makarska experienced a period of growth, and the population tripled.{{cn|date=February 2017}} All the natural advantages of the region were used to create in Makarska one of the best known tourist areas on the Croatian Adriatic.{{cn|date=February 2017}} After the war, during the socialist ], Makarska experienced a period of growth, and the population tripled.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}} All the natural advantages of the region were used to create in Makarska one of the best known tourist areas on the Croatian Adriatic.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}


=== The 21st century === ===21st century ===
After the Croatian independence Makarska had a sustained growth in first few years with many of the refugees (mostly from Herzegovina) being accommodated in tourist accommodation. In the late 90s tourism was thriving again and in following decades created a speculative, rapid and wild construction boom with lot of highly problematic expansions (especially in Veliko Brdo), while with little or no urban planning at all. Local and regional experts have been active in drawing attention to the problems caused by the lack of planning and in this have recently been joined by members of the local population and citizens along with urban and environmental activists.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Admina|first=Admina|title=OKRUGLI STOL O URBANIZMU “Zgradurine kraj dvorane možda i nisu tako loše, ali ovdje ne pripadaju…” – Makarska Danas|url=https://makarska-danas.com/okrugli-stol-o-urbanizmu-zgradurine-kraj-dvorane-mozda-i-nisu-tako-lose-ali-ovdje-ne-pripadaju-ni-vecinom-ni-funkcijom-ni-uklopljenoscu-u-okolis/|access-date=2020-11-21|language=hr}}</ref> Following Croatian independence in 1991, Makarska had a sustained growth in first few years with many of the refugees (mostly from ]) being accommodated in tourist accommodation. In the late 1990s tourism was thriving again and in following decades created a speculative, rapid and wild construction boom with lot of highly problematic expansions (especially in Veliko Brdo), while with little or no urban planning at all. Local and regional experts have been active in drawing attention to the problems caused by the lack of planning and in this have recently been joined by members of the local population and citizens along with urban and environmental activists.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Admina|first=Admina|title=OKRUGLI STOL O URBANIZMU "Zgradurine kraj dvorane možda i nisu tako loše, ali ovdje ne pripadaju…" – Makarska Danas|date=14 November 2020 |url=https://makarska-danas.com/okrugli-stol-o-urbanizmu-zgradurine-kraj-dvorane-mozda-i-nisu-tako-lose-ali-ovdje-ne-pripadaju-ni-vecinom-ni-funkcijom-ni-uklopljenoscu-u-okolis/|access-date=2020-11-21|language=hr}}</ref>

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== Geography ==
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Makarska is located in central ], at the junction of ] and the ].

The town is sharply separated from the interior by the mountain Biokovo (the highest peak of St. George, 1762 m), and it is connected with the central Dalmatian islands of Brač and Hvar by the Adriatic Sea, which modelled some of the most beautiful Croatian beaches in the Makarska Riviera.

The town itself is located in a natural harbour between two peninsulas, Osejava and Sv. Petra. The flysch zone between the mountain and the sea is only a few kilometres wide, so that the further expansion of the city goes to the east and west, i.e. to the neighbouring settlements of Tučepi and Krvavica.

== Main sights ==
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==Main sights==
*St. Mark's Cathedral (17th century), in the Main Square. *St. Mark's Cathedral (17th century), in the Main Square.
*Statue of the friar ] by the famous Croatian sculptor ]. *Statue of the friar ] by the famous Croatian sculptor ].
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*The ] Ivanišević Palace. *The ] Ivanišević Palace.
*''Villa Tonolli'', which is home to the Town Museum. *''Villa Tonolli'', which is home to the Town Museum.

== Government and politics ==
The ] of Makarska is Zoran Paunović (]). He was confirmed as mayor on 30 May 2021 winning 59.85% of the vote (], second round). The deputy mayor (vice mayor) is Antonia Radić Brkan (Ind.).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rezultati - Lokalni izbori|url=https://www.izbori.hr/lokalni2021/rezultati/2/|url-status=dead|access-date=2021-04-15|website=Makarsko Primorje|language=hr|archive-date=2021-05-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531163952/https://www.izbori.hr/lokalni2021/rezultati/2/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Zamjenica gradonačelnika|url=https://makarska.hr/zamjenici-gradonacelnika|access-date=2021-07-18|website=makarska.hr|language=hr}}</ref>

The City Council is composed of 15 representatives. The last elections were held on 16 May 2017 (]). The two largest parties in the city assembly are ] with 7 members and ] with 5 members.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Gradsko vijeće|url=https://makarska.hr/gradsko-vijece|access-date=2021-07-18|website=makarska.hr|language=hr}}</ref>


== Climate and vegetation == == Climate and vegetation ==
Makarska experiences a hot-summer ] (]: ''Csa''). Winters are warm and wet, while summers are hot and dry. Makarska is one of the warmest towns in Croatia. Makarska experiences a hot-summer ] (]: ''Csa''). Winters are warm and wet, while summers are hot and dry. In summer, daytime temperatures are around 30&nbsp;°C, often around 35&nbsp;°C, and nighttime temperatures are around 25&nbsp;°C. Winter temperatures are mostly from 10 to 15 during the day, and from 6 to 10&nbsp;°C at night. Makarska is one of the warmest towns in Croatia.


Vegetation is the evergreen Mediterranean type, and subtropical flora (]s, ], ]) grow in the town and its surroundings. Vegetation is the evergreen Mediterranean type, and subtropical flora (]s, ], ]) grow in the town and its surroundings.

== Economy ==
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The main economic activity of Makarska, as well as the whole region, is tourism. Tourists have at their disposal a large number of beds in the hotel and private accommodation.

== Education ==
There are 3 primary schools and 3 secondary schools.

== Demographics ==
According to the 2011 census, the total population of the town is 13,834, in the following ]:<ref>{{Croatian Census 2011|S|17|2496}}</ref>

* '''Makarska''', population: 13,426
* ], population: 408

A 2019 study found that high school students in Makarska were the tallest in the ] (and the world), with males having an average height of 187.6&nbsp;cm.<ref>Grasgruber P, Prce S, Stračárová N, Hrazdíra E, Cacek J, Popović S, Hřebíčková S, Potpara P, Davidovič I, Kalina T. The coast of giants: an anthropometric survey of high schoolers on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. PeerJ. 2019 Apr 17;7:e6598. doi: 10.7717/peerj.6598. PMID 31024758; PMCID: PMC6475134. https://peerj.com/articles/6598/</ref>

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== Notable natives/residents == == Notable natives/residents ==
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*] (1922–2006) - Yugoslav and Croatian politician *] (1922–2006) - Yugoslav and Croatian politician
*] (1970–) - Croatian retired football player *] (1970–) - Croatian retired football player
*] (1915–1977) - Yugoslav historian
*] (1973–) - Croatian boxer *] (1973–) - Croatian boxer
*] (1963–) - Soviet and Russian chess grandmaster; naturalised Croatian citizen<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/28/chess-champion-garry-kasparov-croatian-citizenship | title=Chess champion Garry Kasparov granted Croatian citizenship| newspaper=The Guardian| date=2014-02-28| last1=French| first1=Maddy}}</ref> *] (1963–) - Soviet and Russian chess grandmaster; naturalised Croatian citizen<ref>{{Cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/28/chess-champion-garry-kasparov-croatian-citizenship | title=Chess champion Garry Kasparov granted Croatian citizenship| newspaper=The Guardian| date=2014-02-28| last1=French| first1=Maddy}}</ref>
*] (1704–1760) - Croatian poet and monk *] (1704–1760) - Croatian poet and monk



== Twin towns/cities == == Twin towns/cities ==
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== See also == == See also ==
* ]
* ] * ]
* ] * ]


== References == == References ==
{{Refimprove|date=January 2011}} {{More citations needed|date=January 2011}}


=== Notes === === Notes ===
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City in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia Town in Split-Dalmatia, Croatia
Makarska
Town
Grad Makarska
Town of Makarska
Makarska
Flag of MakarskaFlagCoat of arms of MakarskaCoat of arms
Makarska is located in CroatiaMakarskaMakarskaLocation of Makarska in Croatia
Coordinates: 43°18′N 17°02′E / 43.300°N 17.033°E / 43.300; 17.033
Country Croatia
County Split-Dalmatia
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorZoran Paunović (SDP)
 • City Council 15 members
Area
 • Town37.8 km (14.6 sq mi)
 • Urban26.0 km (10.0 sq mi)
Elevation0 m (0 ft)
Population
 • Town13,301
 • Density350/km (910/sq mi)
 • Urban12,809
 • Urban density490/km (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code21 300
Area code+385 21
Vehicle registrationMA
Websitemakarska.hr

Makarska (Croatian pronunciation: [mâkarskaː]) is a town on the Adriatic coastline of Croatia, about 60 km (37 mi) southeast of Split and 140 km (87 mi) northwest of Dubrovnik, in the Split-Dalmatia County.

Makarska is a prominent regional tourist center, located on a horseshoe-shaped bay between the Biokovo mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The city is noted for its palm-fringed promenade, where cafes, bars and boutiques overlook the harbor. Adjacent to the beach are several large capacity hotels as well as a camping grounds.

Makarska is the centre of the Makarska Riviera, a popular tourist destination under the Biokovo mountain. It stretches for 60 km (37 mi) between the municipalities of Brela and Gradac.

History

Map depicting the Turks trying to recapture Makarska after the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.

Pre-history

Near present-day Makarska, there was a settlement as early as the middle of the 2nd millennium BC. It is thought that it was a point used by the Cretans on their way up to the Adriatic (the so-called Amber Road). However it was only one of the ports with links with the wider Mediterranean, as shown by a copper tablet with Cretan and Egyptian systems of measurement.

A similar tablet was found in the Egyptian pyramids. In the Illyrian era this region was part of the broader alliance of tribes, led by the Ardaeans, founded in the third century BC in the Cetina area (Omiš) down to the River Vjosë in present-day Albania.

The Roman era

Although the Romans became rulers of the Adriatic by defeating the Ardiaei in 228 BC, it took them two centuries to confirm their rule. The Romans sent their veteran soldiers to settle in Makarska. After the division of the Empire in 395 AD, this part of the Adriatic became part of the Eastern Roman Empire and many people fled to Muccurum from the new wave of invaders. The town appears in the Tabula Peutingeriana as the port of Inaronia, but is mentioned as Muccurum, a larger settlement that grew up in the most inaccessible part of Biokovo mountain, probably at the very edge of the Roman civilisation. It appears as Macrum on the acts of the Salonan Synod of 4 May 533 AD held in Salona (533), when also the town's diocese was created.

Early Middle Ages

During the Migration Period, in 548, Muccurum was destroyed by the army of the Ostrogoth king Totila. The byzantine Emperor expelled the Eastern Goths (Ostrogoths).

In the 7th century the region between the Cetina and Neretva was occupied by the Narentines, with Mokro, located in today's Makarska, as its administrative centre. The doge of Venice Pietro I Candiano, whose Venetian fleet aimed to punish the piratesque activities of the town's vessels, was defeated here on September 18, 877 and had to pay tribute to the Narentines for the free passage of its ships on the Adriatic.

Late Middle Ages

The principality was annexed to the Kingdom of Croatia in the 12th century, and was conquered by the Republic of Venice a century later. Making use of the rivalry between the Croatian leaders and their power struggles (1324–1326), the Bosnian Ban Stjepan II Kotromanić annexed the Makarska coastal area. There were many changes of rulers here: from the Croatian and Bosnian feudal lords, to those from Zahumlje (later Herzegovina).

In the eventful 15th century the Ottomans conquered the Balkans. In order to protect his territory from the Turks, Duke Stjepan Vukčić Kosača handed the region to the Venetians in 1452. The Makarska coastal area fell to the Turks in 1499.

Under the Turks

Under Ottoman rule, the town was surrounded with walls that had three towers. The name Makarska was cited for the first time in a 1502 document telling how nuns from Makarska were permitted to repair their church. The Turks had links with all parts of the Adriatic via Makarska and they therefore paid a great deal of attention to the port's maintenance. In 1568 they built a fortress as defence against the Venetians. During Turkish rule the seat of the administrative and judicial authority was in Foča, Mostar, for a short time in Makarska itself and finally in Gabela on the River Neretva.

During the Cretan War between Venice and the Turks (1645–1669), the desire among the people of the area to be free of the Turks intensified. In 1646, Venice recaptured the coastline. A period of dual leadership, marked with armed conflicts, destruction, and reprisals, lasted until 1684, until the danger of the Turks ended in 1699.

Once more under the Venetians

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In 1695 Makarska became the seat of a bishopric and commercial activity came to life, but it was a neglected area and little attention was given to the education of its inhabitants. At the time when the people were fighting against the Turks, and Venice paid more attention to the people's demands. According to Alberto Fortis in his travel chronicles (18th century), Makarska was the only town in the coastal area, and the only Dalmatian town where there were absolutely no historical remains.

After the fall of the Venetian Republic, it was given to the Austrians by the Treaty of Campo Formio (1797).

Statue of friar and poet Andrija Kačić Miošić with St Mark's Co-cathedral in the background

From 1797 to 1813

With the fall of Venice, the Austrian army entered Makarska and remained there until Napoleon took the upper hand. The French arrived in Makarska on 8 March 1806 and remained until 1813. This was an age of prosperity, cultural, social and economic development. Under French rule all the people were equal, and education laws written, for the first time in many centuries, in Croatian were passed. Schools were opened. Makarska was at this time a small town with about 1580 inhabitants.

Under the Austrians (1813–1918)

As in Dalmatia as a whole, the Austrian authorities imposed a policy of Italianization, and the official language was Italian. The Makarska representatives in the Dalmatian assembly in Zadar and the Imperial Council in Vienna demanded the introduction of Croatian for use in public life, but the authorities steadfastly opposed the idea. One of the leaders of the National (pro-Croatian) Party was Mihovil Pavlinović of Podgora. Makarska was one of the first communities to introduce Croatian (1865).

In the second half of the 19th century Makarska experienced a great boom and in 1900 it had about 1800 inhabitants. It became a trading point for agricultural products, not only from the coastal area, but also from the hinterland (Bosnia and Herzegovina) and had shipping links with Trieste, Rijeka and Split.

The Congress of Vienna assigned Makarska to Austria-Hungary, under which it remained until 1918.

20th century

Monument to the Revolution

In the early 20th century agriculture, trade and fishing remained the mainstay of economy. In 1914, the first hotel was built, beginning the tourism tradition in the area. During World War II, Makarska was part of the Independent State of Croatia. It was a port for the nation's navy and served as the headquarters of the Central Adriatic Naval Command, until it was moved to Split.

After the war, during the socialist Yugoslavia, Makarska experienced a period of growth, and the population tripled. All the natural advantages of the region were used to create in Makarska one of the best known tourist areas on the Croatian Adriatic.

21st century

Following Croatian independence in 1991, Makarska had a sustained growth in first few years with many of the refugees (mostly from Herzegovina) being accommodated in tourist accommodation. In the late 1990s tourism was thriving again and in following decades created a speculative, rapid and wild construction boom with lot of highly problematic expansions (especially in Veliko Brdo), while with little or no urban planning at all. Local and regional experts have been active in drawing attention to the problems caused by the lack of planning and in this have recently been joined by members of the local population and citizens along with urban and environmental activists.

Geography

View from the mountain

Makarska is located in central Dalmatia, at the junction of Biokovo and the Adriatic Sea.

The town is sharply separated from the interior by the mountain Biokovo (the highest peak of St. George, 1762 m), and it is connected with the central Dalmatian islands of Brač and Hvar by the Adriatic Sea, which modelled some of the most beautiful Croatian beaches in the Makarska Riviera.

The town itself is located in a natural harbour between two peninsulas, Osejava and Sv. Petra. The flysch zone between the mountain and the sea is only a few kilometres wide, so that the further expansion of the city goes to the east and west, i.e. to the neighbouring settlements of Tučepi and Krvavica.

Main sights

Biokovo Skywalk
St. Mark’s Cathedral
Sv. Petar peninsula
  • St. Mark's Cathedral (17th century), in the Main Square.
  • Statue of the friar Andrija Kačić Miošić by the famous Croatian sculptor Ivan Rendić.
  • St. Philip's Church (18th century).
  • St. Peter's church (13th century), situated on the Sv. Petar peninsula, rebuilt in 1993.
  • The Franciscan monastery (16th century). It houses a library with numerous books and rare incunabulas and a famous, world known collection of shells from all over the world, collected in a Malacological Museum from 1963.
  • Napoleon monument, erected in the honour of the French Marshal Marmont in 1808.
  • The Baroque Ivanišević Palace.
  • Villa Tonolli, which is home to the Town Museum.

Government and politics

The mayor of Makarska is Zoran Paunović (SDP). He was confirmed as mayor on 30 May 2021 winning 59.85% of the vote (2021 Croatian local elections, second round). The deputy mayor (vice mayor) is Antonia Radić Brkan (Ind.).

The City Council is composed of 15 representatives. The last elections were held on 16 May 2017 (2021 Croatian local elections). The two largest parties in the city assembly are SDP with 7 members and HDZ with 5 members.

Climate and vegetation

Makarska experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification: Csa). Winters are warm and wet, while summers are hot and dry. In summer, daytime temperatures are around 30 °C, often around 35 °C, and nighttime temperatures are around 25 °C. Winter temperatures are mostly from 10 to 15 during the day, and from 6 to 10 °C at night. Makarska is one of the warmest towns in Croatia.

Vegetation is the evergreen Mediterranean type, and subtropical flora (palm-trees, agaves, cacti) grow in the town and its surroundings.

Economy

Main square at night

The main economic activity of Makarska, as well as the whole region, is tourism. Tourists have at their disposal a large number of beds in the hotel and private accommodation.

Education

There are 3 primary schools and 3 secondary schools.

Demographics

According to the 2011 census, the total population of the town is 13,834, in the following settlements:

  • Makarska, population: 13,426
  • Veliko Brdo, population: 408

A 2019 study found that high school students in Makarska were the tallest in the Dinaric Alps (and the world), with males having an average height of 187.6 cm.

Town of Makarska: Population trends 1857–2021
population217523312448269028413138313832723242349745507121955611958137161383413301
18571869188018901900191019211931194819531961197119811991200120112021
Sources: Croatian Bureau of Statistics publications

Notable natives/residents

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Twin towns/cities

Makarska is twinned with:

Friendly relationships:

Gallery

  • Makarska town center Makarska town center
  • Makarska harbor Makarska harbor
  • Karst cliffs Karst cliffs
  • Chapel on Biokovo Chapel on Biokovo
  • Franjo Tuđman monument Franjo Tuđman monument
  • Pelješčanka ferry Pelješčanka ferry
  • Red semi-submarine in Makarska harbour Red semi-submarine in Makarska harbour

See also

References

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Notes

  1. Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
  2. "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements" (xlsx). Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
  3. ^ Naklada Naprijed, The Croatian Adriatic Tourist Guide, pgs. 299-301, Zagreb (1999); ISBN 953-178-097-8
  4. Marušić 2017, p. 113.
  5. Marušić 2017, pp. 114–115.
  6. Marušić 2017, p. 115.
  7. Marušić 2017, p. 122.
  8. Nigel Thomas, K. Mikulan, Darko Pavlović. Axis Forces in Yugoslavia 1941-45, pg. 18, Osprey Publishing, 1995.
  9. Admina, Admina (14 November 2020). "OKRUGLI STOL O URBANIZMU "Zgradurine kraj dvorane možda i nisu tako loše, ali ovdje ne pripadaju…" – Makarska Danas" (in Croatian). Retrieved 2020-11-21.
  10. "Rezultati - Lokalni izbori". Makarsko Primorje (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 2021-05-31. Retrieved 2021-04-15.
  11. "Zamjenica gradonačelnika". makarska.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  12. "Gradsko vijeće". makarska.hr (in Croatian). Retrieved 2021-07-18.
  13. "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Makarska". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.
  14. Grasgruber P, Prce S, Stračárová N, Hrazdíra E, Cacek J, Popović S, Hřebíčková S, Potpara P, Davidovič I, Kalina T. The coast of giants: an anthropometric survey of high schoolers on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. PeerJ. 2019 Apr 17;7:e6598. doi: 10.7717/peerj.6598. PMID 31024758; PMCID: PMC6475134. https://peerj.com/articles/6598/
  15. French, Maddy (2014-02-28). "Chess champion Garry Kasparov granted Croatian citizenship". The Guardian.

Bibliography

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