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The largest settlement on the island, four kilometers from the sea. It lies on the east and of the Blato Field, and most of the arable land is under vineyards. The archaeological remains of Roman agricultural estate Junianum were discovered in Blato.
The medieval parish chuhch with three naves was enlarged in the 17th century. The renaissance-baroque citadel of the Arneriæ family on three floors with sculptures on the front facade is also preserved. In the surrounding area there are small medieval churches of St. Mary in the Field (for the first time mentioned in 1338), St. Martin in Mala Krtinja (from 1346), and St. Michael from 1346. Every year, on 23rd of April, on the main square there is a performance of knight dance Kumpanija. Performers are dressed in old national costumes.
The first stage is challenge to battle, then review of troops, rhythmic sword fighting, dance and individual challenging to wrestling games. After the victory, tancerice (the female dancers) come in the performance and perform finale together with the fighters. In Blato is also preserved the tradition of popular gusle-player.
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