| Sutivan takes its name from the town’s patron saint St John (St Ivan). The village’s first parish church, dedicated to St John, was built on the ruins of a 6th century basilica. A large new parish church was built between 1576 and 1590 in a late Renaissance style, which with later adaptation took on today’s Baroque character. Raised up on a low terrace, its harmonious form and delicate belfry create a landmark on the western side of the harbour. The village’s dead were buried in the church and churchyard until a cemetery was built in the 19th century, but some of the gravestones still stand outside. The church interior is notable for its Baroque elements and beautiful marble altars. The 17th century altar painting of Our Lady of the Rosary is particularly worthy of note. |