Mila Gojsalic
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While you enjoy the most beautiful view of Omiš, we will tell you the story of Mila Gojsalić, who was a legendary heroine from the 16th century, known for her heroic act in the fight against the Ottoman invaders. According to folk legend, she came from the village of Kostanje in Poljica, and during one of the Ottoman attacks on the Poljica Republic, she managed to sneak into a Turkish camp and plant explosives there, sacrificing her own life. Her act caused confusion and the withdrawal of the Turkish army, and has since been celebrated as a symbol of courage and patriotism. In honor of her sacrifice, the Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović created a monumental statue of Mila Gojsalić, which is placed above Zakučac, on a cliff overlooking the Cetina River canyon and the city of Omiš. The statue depicts Mila in a moment of determination and sacrifice, facing the area where the Turkish camp once stood. It is considered one of Meštrović's most impressive outdoor works and a powerful symbol of female strength, freedom and resistance.