Summary
The church stands in the abandoned medieval settlement of Straževnik. It is mentioned in a deed of gift from 1111 and has a monumental masonry bell gable on its façade, described as an exceptionally early Romanesque example.
Approximate pin for the Straževnik area; check access and the precise location on site.
History and purpose
The Church of St George stands in the abandoned medieval settlement of Straževnik, between Pražnica and Gornji Humac. It is mentioned in a deed of gift from 1111, one of the oldest documents concerning medieval churches on Brač.
Structure and traces of the past
A monumental masonry bell gable from the early 12th century stands at the centre of the façade. The source highlights it as a unique example of a Romanesque bell gable in Dalmatia.
Access and visiting
The site lies outside the inhabited settlements, within an abandoned medieval complex. The map provides only approximate orientation; check the route, access and condition of the building before setting out.
