Summary
The Chapel of St Nicholas in Postira stands on the site of an earlier church that historical records associated with the dedication to St Mary. Scholarly literature says the building was transferred to the parish of Postira in 1904 and thoroughly restored at that time.
The association with an earlier Church of St Mary remains a scholarly hypothesis, not an established fact.
History and purpose
The Chapel of St Nicholas is part of the layered religious history of Postira's historic centre. A scholarly study of archaeological finds in Postira says that an earlier church stood on the site and that the Chapter of Split transferred it to the parish of Postira in 1904, after which it was completely restored.
Structure and traces of the past
Some studies suggest that a Church of St Mary may have stood here, since records also place it under the ownership of the Chapter of Split. Without targeted research, it is not possible to establish whether a monastery or smaller associated building stood there.
Access and visiting
The chapel is in the historic centre of Postira. The map gives an approximate guide; check the precise location and whether entry is possible before visiting.
