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In 1708 three brothers from the noble Marchi family built a castle that protected the island and the surrounding area from invading Ottomans and harassing pirates. But, the real value of what the Marchi family brought to the island was their vision, science, art, and culture — the light, dawning from the European Enlightenment. Today, the Marchi Castle hosts the Martinis Marchi Heritage Hotel, which continues to reflect the enlightened thinking of the noble Marchi family. The hotel remains a bright place of light, as Šolta remains one of the most untouched places in Dalmatia, and is full of its own, beautiful surprises, such as the island’s hidden, completely private coves, the turquoise sea, and pristine nature. The island hangs in a harmonious balance of rich simplicity, light and enlightenment, progress and tradition. Šolta and Martinis Marchi Heritage Hotel are a place of a visionary legacy that lights the way for others.