The Eye of the Earth – A Unique Place in Croatia

At first glance, it looks almost unreal - a perfectly round pool of crystal-clear blue water that, from above, looks exactly like a giant eye staring into the sky. This is the Eye of the Earth (Veliko vrilo Cetine), the source of the Cetina River and one of Croatia's most fascinating natural wonders.

In this guide, we show you exactly what to expect: how to get there (spoiler: you'll need a car - there's no public transport), the best viewpoints to catch the eye shape without a drone, why swimming isn't allowed, and the remarkable 9th-century Church of Holy Salvation with its medieval cemetery just a short walk away.