Summary
The Church of St Nicholas at Lanterna was built in 1854 through the efforts of the religious confraternity of St Nicholas. After a lighthouse was built, it was used as a storeroom and was restored in 2006.
The restored interior is said to contain a bronze statue of St Nicholas and a wooden altar shaped like half of a traditional Brač bracera boat; the coordinates are an approximate guide to the entrance of Pučišća harbour.
History and purpose
The Church of St Nicholas at Lanterna in Pučišća was built by the religious confraternity of St Nicholas in 1854. Its dedication to the patron saint of sailors is fittingly connected with its position at the harbour entrance.
Structure and traces of the past
After a lighthouse was built beside the chapel, local sources say the building was converted into a storeroom. It was restored in 2006, when a bronze statue of St Nicholas and a wooden altar shaped like half of a traditional Brač bracera boat were installed. These features connect the religious space with the maritime identity of Pučišća.
Access and visiting
The church is beside the lighthouse at the entrance to Pučišća harbour. The pin is approximate; check actual access, safety in the coastal area and whether entry is possible before setting out.
