Čibača: Churches and Archaeological Traces

If cultural history is important to you when choosing a travel destination, you’ll find three historic churches and archaeological remains in Čibača. The churches have different recorded dates: alongside early mentions, there are dates for restoration, consecration and construction.

Historic Churches in Čibača

St Matej (Maćel) is a funerary church first mentioned in 1313. After it burned down in 1991, it was rebuilt. St Luka is also a funerary church; it has been mentioned since 1592, was restored in 1906 and consecrated in 1909. St Nikola dates from the 19th century. These dates therefore refer to different events: the earlier dates are mentions, while 1906 marks the restoration and 1909 the consecration of St Luka.

Archaeological Remains

Mitareva gomila is a protected archaeological cultural property with registration number Z-6544. It lies on the border between Čibača and Čelopeci and occupies a strategically important hill from which the Župa Field is controlled from the south. The gomila is about 38 metres in diameter and 3 to 3.5 metres high. Its location and dimensions give a tangible impression of this monument, whose significance is also connected to its position in the landscape.

The archaeological site with the remains of the Church and Cemetery of St Stephen in Čibača is also a protected cultural property; its registration number is Z-4616. Small foundations and several grave remains are visible in a road cutting. As visibility can change with maintenance, check the current condition on site before planning a specific visit.

Getting Around

Čibača has a public pedestrian staircase named Put dr.A. Starčevića-Sv.Luka-Čibača. Infrastructure may be altered or maintained, so if you plan to use the staircase, it’s advisable to check its current condition.

Hiking Trails in the Wider Destination of Općina Župa Dubrovačka

The “Walking Paths of Župa dubrovačka” network comprises a total of 50 kilometres of themed hiking trails through the municipality in the wider destination of Općina Župa Dubrovačka. GPS tracks are available to download. The Sea to Summit Loop is a 19-kilometre circular route with 745 metres of elevation gain. It crosses the municipality from the coast towards Malaštica and the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you’re planning a hike, check the local conditions in advance.

More Cultural History in Općina Župa Dubrovačka

Other places in the wider destination of Općina Župa Dubrovačka also have their own historical highlights. Mlini was a historic centre of milling; one of its former mills is well preserved. The Church of Sv. Ilara in Mlini is mentioned in the Dubrovnik Statute of 1272 and was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1683. In Soline, the Church of Sv. Nikole has a Gothic building phase dating from the 14th and 15th centuries, as well as an addition from the 18th century. In comparison, the churches in Čibača are notable for their early mentions and the restoration and consecration of St Luka.

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