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Brac stone

Brac stone is famous in whole world as stone which is used in architecture, construction and production of decorative and usable things. For its quality, beautiful colours and strength, Brac stone has been used for construction of world famous objects, like: Diocletian palace in Split, papal altar in Rome, White house in Washington, Saint Jakov cathedral in Sibenik, parlament in Berlin, Salona in Solin, vicarious palace in Trieste, parlament and palace in Wienna, parlament in Budapest and many other famous objects and buildings. Brac stone is removing in quarry near town Pucusca and it is selling as stone blocks, cut stone boards, decorative things, statues, souvenirs and other products of stone. Brac Stone is famous after its quality, strength and about 20 beautiful colours. In history it is known that in quarry Pucisca stone has been removing even in antiquity, when blocks of white stone have been transporting by ships for construction of roman empire Diocletian in town Split. Later this quarry has been bought in year 1455. by famous sculptor and constructor Andrija Alesi for his studio, so he could have enough stone for his works. Through history human has used stone for making weapons, balls for catapults and guns, tools, jewelry, construstrion of houses, graves, monuments, squares, boildings portal, benches, stairs and for many other purposes. In present times when trade, traffic and tourism is developed, Brac Stone is used for production of beautiful souvenirs from that white stone and marmor, like: Boxes, ashtrays, vases, amphoraes, fishes, decorative plates, houses, wells, lighthouses, pendants and many other decorative things. Tourists are gladly buying souvenirs and jewelry made of this beautiful white Brac stone.











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