Slivnica is a place where history, religious traditions, and the coastal landscape are closely intertwined. Anyone wishing to book a hotel in Slivnica can continue searching for accommodation afterward.
Culture
Slivnica’s cultural heritage includes the parish church of Sv. Kuzme i Damjana as well as three archaeological sites: Gradina at Bokulja Bay in the direction of Jovići, Miolovića gradina south of Gradina near Bokulja, with dry-stone walls made of unworked limestone, and Lergova gradina, with remains of dry-stone houses.
Today’s parish church of Sv. Kuzme i Damjana in Slivnica was expanded in 1845 on the foundations of an earlier church. Slivnica has been mentioned in written documents since 1301.
The Mirila of Slivnica are also among the town’s distinctive historical testimonies. These are funerary memorial markers made of stone. They are located near the so-called Cemetery of Souls at the Lokva, opposite the parish church of Sv. Kuzme i Damjana.
Coast and Nature
Bokulja Beach is located in Slivnica. Smooth, small pebbles extend far into the sea along the beach; parking is available along the road.
The Lokva in Slivnica never dries up.
History
Slivnica was one of the oldest settlements in the Novigrad District. During the Venetian–Ottoman wars, particularly in the 16th century, an important Venetian stronghold stood in Slivnica on the border with the Ottoman territories.
During Roman rule, the fortification on Lergova gradina monitored the Velebit Channel, the settlements on both sides of the channel, and large parts of Ravni kotari, even as far as Vrana.
Tradition
At the festival held in Slivnica on September 27, 2024, in honor of the parish patron saints Sv. Kuzme i Damjana, a Mass was celebrated.
Geographical Location
The local road LC63058 connects LC63028 with Slivnica; LC63028 is listed in the road register as the connection between Vinjerac and DC8.
Further local navigation: Posedarje.
