Summary
Dragon's Cave above Murvica combines a natural cave with carved reliefs, the remains of a chapel and hermitage dwellings. Its name is associated with the relief of a dragon carved into the rock.
Protected cultural property. Published guidance says visits should be arranged with a guide; check the current conditions.
History and context
Dragon's Cave is part of a group of hermitage sites around Murvica. Sources differ on its dating: a tourism description gives the 9th century, while a scholarly study of the hermitages around Murvica associates the surviving hermitage use with a later medieval period and people who stayed in the cave around the mid-15th century. These references describe different layers and do not establish a single certain foundation date.
What the site reveals
A dragon and other figures are carved into the rock. Remains of a chapel and living spaces have been documented in the cave. The reliefs are described as combining Christian and other iconographic motifs; their authorship and precise date have not been reliably established.
Location and visiting
The cave is on the southern slope of Vidova gora, above Murvica, and is reached by a demanding footpath. A speleological guide notes a grille at the entrance and recommends arranging a visit; the Supetar Tourist Board guide also recommends going with a guide. The map shows an approximate guide point; confirm the date and access in advance.
