Life

Most streets in Makarska were once covered by round stones locally referred to as kongule. The act of properly arranging kongule required skilled craftsmen. Their workmanship successfully stood the test of time until it was covered by tarmac and concrete. Returning the kongule to Makarska’s streets brings back to life the town’s spirit carved into the rocks of the mighty Biokovo mountain range. According to popular belief, the kongule were not only used for streets though. The hot-tempered people living along the coast sometimes transformed these precious rocks into weapons during street fights and used them as an effective means of revenge in strained neighborly relations.