Summary
The Church of St Roch in Sutivan was built as a votive church against the plague. It occupies a prominent position above Sutivan, beside the local cemetery.
Protected cultural property Z-3429; according to the available description, the interior contains votive paintings of ships saved from a storm.
History and purpose
The Church of St Roch was built in the 17th century as a votive church against the plague. The Croatian Encyclopaedia gives the year 1635, while the local heritage overview places it in a prominent position above Sutivan.
Structure and traces of the past
The single-nave church was restored in the 19th century, when a bell tower was added beside the façade. The stone façade has a moulded portal and an elaborately decorated rose window. According to the publicly available description, the interior contains votive paintings of ships saved from a storm, linking the church with the town's maritime memory.
Access and visiting
The church is beside the cemetery complex. The marked coordinates are approximate, so check the precise location, access and whether the interior can be visited before setting out.
