Makarska is a town on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, located about 60 km southeast of Split and 140 km northwest of Dubrovnik, in the Split-Dalmatia County. It is the center of the Makarska Riviera, a popular tourist destination under the mountain Biokovo.
It stretches 60 km between the municipalities of Brela and Gradac. The renowned regional tourist center lies in a horseshoe-shaped bay between Mount Biokovo and the Adriatic Sea. The city is known for its promenade surrounded by palm trees, where there are many cafes, bars and boutiques overlooking the harbor. Along the beach there are several larger hotels and a campsite. The biggest cultural and historical sights are the 16th century Franciscan monastery, the parish church of St. Mark, the baroque church of St. Philip, the remains of the church of St. Peter from the 15th century, the monument to Napoleon's Marshal Marmont, the governor of the Illyrian provinces and some interesting baroque buildings. The Tonoli Palace is home to the City Museum. In the center of Makarska, near the waterfront, is the largest town square - Andrija Kacic Miosic Square with its monument in the middle. Various entertainment and other events take place in the market. The square is named after the most famous folk poet Andrija Kacic Miosic, the author of the most read book in Dalmatia, which has experienced 64 editions so far.
It's about the famous Pleasant conversation of the Slavic people. The main town square represents the heart of the town, and is dominated by a monument to Andrija Kacic Miosic, the work of the famous Croatian sculptor Ivan Rendic.