Summary
The church remains in Lovrečina form part of a larger Late Antique complex, probably associated with a monastery. Investigations describe a baptistery, ancillary rooms and Early Christian frescoes.
Approximate location of the bay; the pin does not mark every part of the archaeological complex.
History and purpose
The remains of the Basilica of St Lawrence in Lovrečina Bay form part of a larger Late Antique religious complex, probably associated with a monastery. Investigations identify a church, a baptistery, ancillary rooms and Early Christian frescoes.
Structure and traces of the past
The site bears witness to Lovrečina’s importance in Late Antiquity. Parts of the architecture and wall painting survive, but individual phases of the complex should be interpreted with reference to archaeological studies, as the pin does not mark every element.
Access and visiting
The site is in Lovrečina Bay. Follow the rules for the protected archaeological area and do not enter vulnerable parts of the site.
