A Note on a Church: St Nicholas in the Bay of Dražanica, Zadar

Abstract

The paper focuses on the church of St Nicholas in the Bay of Dražanica near the city harbour of Zadar. It is attested in a historical source from the 14th century and a photograph taken early in the 20th century. The archival source from May 3, 1383 records that Master Mark, son of the late Mark, was to repair the church of St Nicholas in Dražanica, ecclesiam s. Nicolai ad Drachssiniçam. The church is older than that, and was located at the entrance to the bay next to the sea. It was photographed in 1912 or 1913. At that time, it was still standing, although in a dilapidated condition. Its architectural features indicate that it was from the medieval period. However, it is not known when it was built or when it was completely demolished.