Makarska is a coastal town in the Split-Dalmatia County, at the foot of Mount Biokovo. It has been an administrative, political, economic, cultural and educational center since ancient times, and a well-known tourist center since the mid-20th century.
Today it is a town with more than 15 thousand inhabitants, which includes picturesque settlements below the mountain Biokovo: Veliko Brdo, Puharici, Kotisina and Makar, hence the name Makarska. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations on the Croatian coast, attractive due to its natural and climatic sights, diverse tourist offer and hospitable hosts. The sandy and pebble beach, almost two kilometers long, is a recognizable symbol of Makarska. The city is adorned with long walking paths surrounded by pine trees, where there are various tourist facilities, comfortable hotels, restaurants with gastronomic specialties and entertainment for children and adults. Makarska is located at the foot of the mountain massif Biokovo (1762 m), which protects against the penetration of the continental climate, and has lush Mediterranean vegetation, mild winters, long and warm summers with a refreshing mistral. Church of St. Filip Neri was built in 1758 on the central part of the Makarska coast and with its facade and separate bell tower fits perfectly into a series of houses. The church was built in the Baroque style, with a barrel vault and a semicircular apse. In the wall of the church, on the right side of the altar, is the tomb of its builder, Bishop Stjepan Blaskovic.
Of the former Baroque main altar, only the altar stone remains, which was restored after the earthquake. In the nave of the church there are four baroque marble altars with altar paintings. In 1968, the church was declared a cultural monument.