In today's world, Brsečine has gained unavoidable relevance in numerous areas. Its impact extends from the personal to the professional, through the cultural, social and political spheres. Interest in Brsečine has been increasing in recent years, becoming a topic of debate and reflection in various forums and media. Both experts and ordinary citizens are increasingly interested in understanding and analyzing the implications and challenges that Brsečine poses in contemporary society. In this sense, this article aims to offer a panoramic and updated vision of Brsečine, addressing its multiple facets and proposing a critical and reflective approach to this phenomenon that is omnipresent today.
Brsečine | |
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Village | |
![]() Brsečine | |
Coordinates: 42°43′49″N 17°57′32″E / 42.73028°N 17.95889°E | |
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Area | |
• Total | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km2) |
Population (2021)[2] | |
• Total | 84 |
• Density | 68/sq mi (26/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 20235 Zaton Veliki |
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. Brsečine is protected from cold, northerly winds by the limestone crests of Kondulo.
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.
According to the 2021 census, its population was 84.[2] Population was 96 in 2011.[3]
Its economy is based on farming and fishing.