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Cemetery church of St Cyprian

PražnicaOther names: Sv. Ciprijan na groblju13th century · relief dated 1467Map source: the boundary of protected cultural property Z-5005; check the entrance and access separately.

Summary

The 13th-century cemetery church of St Cyprian holds a stone Renaissance relief dated 1467. The source describes it as the oldest stone Renaissance relief on Brač.

Approximate location of the cemetery in Pražnica.

History and purpose

The Church of St Cyprian stands in Pražnica’s village cemetery, approached along an avenue of tall cypress trees. The source dates it to the 13th century.

Structure and traces of the past

The church holds a stone Renaissance relief dated 1467. The local account describes it as the oldest stone Renaissance relief on Brač and attributes it to the workshop of Nikola Firentinac.

Access and visiting

The church forms part of the cemetery complex. Be considerate during your visit and check access and current conditions before arriving.

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