| Islet of 5.8 km2. The central part of the islet is a fertile field, while the rest is either stony or covered with underbrush, with the exception of the northern part which is under Alpine pine forest. A little pier is situated in the port of Bisevo, protected from bora and southern wind. The occupations of the inhabitants are wine-growing and fishing. By the sea there are caves, and among them the most famous is Modra spilja (Blue Cave), which is opened for visitors since 1884. The approach to the cave is possible only by boat.
A Benedictine monastery was founded on Bisevo in 1050, but was later deserted because of the danger of pirates. The church of Saint Silvester is preserved near the ruins of the monastery. |
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