Cickini is the name of an early Christian church constructed in the 6th century AD. It is located in the village of Sveti Vid-Miholjice within the municipality of

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on the island of

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. It is situated in a forest near an area called Sršić, a few hundred meters from the

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History

Construction is believed to have started on the site in the 6th century AD at a location of a

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village that dates to the 1st century. The bishop of Krk used the location as a temporary refuge. It is believed to have been abandoned after the 9th century. In addition to the church there is a 2,500 sq meter residential complex that has yet to be excavated.

The site today

The remains of church was discovered in 2002. A small museum dedicated to the site is located in Sveti Vid. The museum contains artifacts that have been excavated from the site, including tablets

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Medieval sites in Croatia Primorje-Gorski Kotar County {{Croatia-geo-stub Ancient Roman buildings and structures in Croatia Destroyed churches in Croatia 6th-century churches