Summary
The Church of St Nicholas in Sumartin is among Brač’s medieval churches with a dome above the central vault bay. The specialist overview highlights its restored dome.
The location marks the settlement of Sumartin; check the church’s precise location before navigating.
History and purpose
The Church of St Nicholas on the hill between Selca and Sumartin is a single-nave pre-Romanesque building with a square apse. The official register of the Municipality of Selca lists it as protected cultural property Z-4782.
Structure and traces of the past
Blind arches articulate the building, which has a barrel vault. A dome rises above the narrower central bay, making it a distinctive example of pre-Romanesque religious architecture on Brač.
Access and visiting
The church stands outside the settlements, on the hill between Selca and Sumartin. Check the route and access conditions before setting out.
