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| St Clement |
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| Altitude: 502 m |
| This roman-gothic church is located under the mountain Mosor and it is a Croatian
historical monument. The oldest part, which originates from the 12th century, is the base
of the present church with three low and deep hollows and rounded ceiling. The church was
widened in 14th and 15th centuries. The influence of classical on medieval architecture is
clearly visible, in this case the influence of the Diocletian mausoleum in Split. After
this period a gothic chamber was added onto the Roman base of the church, along with
lateral stairs. On the top of the front side is a small bell-tower. This historic church
in Sitno was the sanctuary for inhabitants of Poljica (they called her St Clement - the
procurator of all churches). On St Clement day (November 23rd) and the Sunday after the
holy day, people from Poljica Principality, surrounding areas and even from distant
Bosnia, came in great numbers. They prayed for the health of their families and especially
for the health of their animals, which they brought with them and moved around the
sanctuary. They left many vow gifts, mostly in silver, which are still preserved. The
church was also the center of glagolic literature for centuries and the Statute of Poljica (the legal document of the
Principality) was written and transcribed there. It was also a school for students and
priests. The St Clement sanctuary is located in an excellent and protected position,
between Mosor and Makirina Mountains near Split. This position guaranteed a close look at
Venetian boats, along with protection from Turks and their campaigns. |
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| The Holy Trinity |
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| Altitude: 290 m |
| The main church in Sitno Donje was built in stones at the beginning of the
20th century (the church was completed in 1906). It is located above Jasenovo, and above
the church is new cemetery. Few years ago the bell-tower was built, but unfortunately it
is not finished yet. |
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| St Luke |
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| Altitude: 496 m |
| The parish church in Sitno Gornje, located under the mountain Makirina in
a beautiful small wood, with excellent view on Split and the Kastela Bay. Austrian
measuring before World War I tells that the altitude of the church is 498 m. |
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| St John |
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| Altitude: 349 m |
| This part of Sitno was called Lipopir before French troops hanged
and killed many inhabitants at the beginning of the 19th century. The gallows were
standing there as a warning for many days. The gallows are called visala in
Croatian Dalmatian dialect and after that, the old name Lipopir was forgotten, and
the name was changed in Visak. The redecorated chapel of St John is located in
Visak, surrounded with cypresses and young oaks. |
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| Presentation of the Virgin Mary |
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| Altitude: 280 m |
| The chapel is located above Jasenovo and it has been recently renovated
and decorated. The worshipers often come here Sunday afternoons; they pray and give
donations. On the holy day of the Presentation of Virgin Mary (21st of November)
worshipers from neighboring villages of Dubrava, Srinjine, Tugare and Zrnovnica also come
and pray. |
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| St Nicholas |
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| Altitude: 445 m |
| Beneath the hamlet Gajine (Lolici), beside the mountain route from Sitno
to Mijanovici (Katici), this chapel can be found. It has been recently renovated, and many
pilgrims from neighboring villages come here on St Nicolas day (6th of December). In the
summer of 1998, oak and pine forest around the church burnt in a great fire, but the
chapel remained intact. |
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| St Roko |
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| Altitude: 590 m |
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| St Cosmas and Damian |
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| Altitude: 720 m |
| The chapel is located on the mountain above Sitno, and above the Zagradje
valley. This ancient Croatian chapel was renovated a few years ago, and according to some
estimates, it is the oldest church in Sitno, originating from the 9th century. |
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| Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary |
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| Altitude: 400 m |
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