Kraj: Church, Archaeology and Railway History

Cultural Heritage in Kraj

Kraj brings together two distinct aspects of cultural heritage. In the Kraj area of Dicmo stands the parish church of St. James and Anne; its main altar bears statues of St. James and St. Anne. Near Glavica, a prehistoric hill extends across Kraj, Sičane and Prisoje and is listed as an archaeological monument. Sacred architecture and archaeological heritage spanning several localities thus offer two different perspectives on the history of the area.

Another historical point of reference is the site of the former Ferate/Rera railway station. It is associated with Kraj. The former station building is in poor condition and currently closed to the public. Therefore, do not plan to visit the interior, and check access again before your trip.

In the wider destination of Općina Dicmo, Zeleni Park was established in October 2022 in the centre of the settlement of Kraj, on 1,650 m² of public municipal land.

Railway and Cultural History in Općina Dicmo

In the wider destination of Općina Dicmo, the railway’s history is brought to life through specific dates. Rera station in Dicmo was built in 1902. The narrow-gauge railway from Sinj to Split, which ran through Dicmo, began operating on 12 September 1903 and remained in service until 1962. The theme park dedicated to historic routes and Rera station focuses on former railway stations and was officially opened in Dicmo on 30 July 2024. A steam locomotive was ceremonially installed in the park in December 2024; check before your trip whether it is still there.

Rera Park in Općina Dicmo is also intended for visitors and educational programmes, including outdoor learning.

Other Historical Sites in Općina Dicmo

The cultural history of Općina Dicmo also includes archaeological and sacred sites. Finds in Dicmanjsko polje indicate settlement dating back to the Illyrian period, as well as remains of a small Roman-Illyrian settlement. The Chapel of Our Lady of Health, also known as Our Lady of Prisoje, was built in three phases at the end of the 17th century.

Landscape and Routes in the Wider Destination of Općina Dicmo

The Dicmo Field is a dry, flat karst field in the Dalmatian Zagora, in the hinterland of Split. It is 15 kilometres long, up to 2.5 kilometres wide, lies at an elevation of 315 to 319 metres and covers 35 square kilometres. The Split–Sinj–Livno road runs through the field and provides additional geographical orientation.

The “Ustrajnost” section in Općina Dicmo follows the former Rera railway route to a rest area and a checkpoint stamp beside a monument to civilian victims. The Tematska staza Prisoje is one of the thematic trails that Općina Dicmo has invested in for active tourism. A Rera route alignment described in 2023 runs through Dicmo parallel to the D1 towards Kukuzovac. As the trail surface may change, check conditions before setting out.

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