Sacral heritage

What the unique, historical ‘Za Križen’ Procession means to the people who take part.

The parish church of St. George is among the newer sacral buildings on the island of Hvar, and was built in 1901 on the site of the old church of Our Lady of Health (formerly the church of St. George), …

The role of the Church in the history of Poljica goes back a long way and reflects the fierce independence of the spirit of the population, as well as the vital contribution of the rural families to their parish. Originally …

The parish church of St. Nicholas in Zastražišće belonged to the common parish of Plama until the 16th century. In 1579, an independent parish was established.It was apparently not built before the 16th century, and until then the inhabitants of …

The parish church of St. Mary Magdalene in Svirče is located on the foundations of the church of St. Elijah (mentioned in the Hvar Statute of 1331), which was mentioned during Valier’s visitation in 1579. However, a few years later, …

The parish church of St. Anthony the Abbot is located on a hill, on the northern side of the village of Vrisnik, with a beautiful view of the surrounding villages and the sea.The parish church of St. Anthony the Abbot …

The parish church of St. James the Apostle the Elder in Pitve is celebrated on the feast day of July 25. It was built on a picturesque hill above the “old Pitve”.The first parish church in Pitve is mentioned in …

St. Lawrence’s Church is Vrboska’s parish church. It is ornately decorated with original artworks, with more fascinating pieces held in its Treasury

The most imposing building in the idyllic little town of Vrboska is the dominant fortified Church of St. Mary of Mercy