St. Anthony's Church
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The small church of St. Anthony of Padua is located in the village of Oključna, next to a house with a semicircular tower, and was built as a private family chapel. It was built on July 8, 1714, on an estate called Mirce, which the Venetian government granted to Frano Visković from Perast for his services in the wars against the Ottomans. The chapel was blessed by the then parish priest of Komiža, Andrija Kuljiš, and its history is also confirmed in the records of Antun Matijašević Karamane, who, just a few years after its construction, lists Visković as its builder. The Visković family coat of arms can still be seen on the lintel of the church today, which further testifies to its origin. Built in the Baroque style, this small chapel has a simple architecture, but is significant because it connects sacral and family traditions, and reflects the spirit of the time when prominent families built their own places of worship next to their estates. The small church of St. Anthony of Padua remains a precious monument of cultural and historical heritage of Oključna and the entire island of Vis.