Brsečine

Brsečine is a village in southern Croatia, administratively located in the City of Dubrovnik, about 1 km from the cove bearing the same name, and 25 km northwest of Dubrovnik. Population is 96 (2011).[1] Its economy is based on farming and fishing. Brsečine is protected from cold, northerly winds by the limestone crests of Kondulo.

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Brsečine
Location of Brsečine within Croatia
Coordinates: 42°43′49″N 17°57′32″E
CountryCroatia
CountyDubrovnik-Neretva County
CityDubrovnik
Population
 (2011)
  Total96
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20235 Zaton Veliki

In the cove is the summer mansion of the Zuzorić family from the 16th century, and above the cove, the fortified mansion of the Ohmućević-Bizzaro family, with a chapel and a park, from the 17th century. The village also features the church of St. George and the ruins of a small church of St. Stephen located next to it.

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References

  1. "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Brsečine". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.


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