Summary
The Church of Our Lady of Consolation in Pučišća’s cemetery was originally dedicated to St Stephen. The complex preserves an Early Christian apse and a 6th-century baptistery, with pre-Romanesque and Augustinian alterations.
The location and extent of the remains shown here are for orientation; specialist verification is needed before precise navigation.
History and purpose
The Church of Our Lady of Consolation (Gospa od Utjehe) in Pučišća’s cemetery was originally dedicated to St Stephen.
Structure and traces of the past
The Early Christian apse survives almost to its full height, with three windows and stone window screens. In a pre-Romanesque adaptation, the church was shortened and given blind arches to support the vault. In the 18th century, the Augustinians added a spacious nave on its western side. An Early Christian baptistery with a cross-shaped baptismal pool survives to the south of the church.
Access and visiting
The church is in the cemetery in Pučišća. Be quiet and considerate during your visit, and check current access conditions before entering the interior or archaeological areas.
