The Church of St. John the Baptist in the village of Nedajno (municipality of Plužine) is an extremely interesting mountain shrine and spiritual gathering place of the Piva region.
Here are the key details about her:
Location and environment: It is located in the village of Nedajno, located on the high plateau of Piva (above the Sušice and Tara canyons), in the area of the Piva Nature Park. It is surrounded by untouched nature and a village cemetery, at an altitude of over 1,400 meters.
History and construction: The temple was built at the beginning of the 20th century (completed and consecrated around 1904) with the efforts, pains and contributions of the residents of Nedajno and the surrounding Piva villages. It was built as the main place of prayer for the local brotherhoods of this region.
Architecture: It was built in the spirit of traditional folk construction of hewn stone, with a solid and simple construction adapted to the harsh mountain conditions and harsh winters of Piva. It is characterized by a single nave foundation and a stone belfry above the western entrance.
Significance and Midsummer Day: It is dedicated to the Birth of St. John the Baptist (Midsummer Day). The central annual gathering takes place on the holiday of Ivanjdan (July 7), when a traditional village assembly is organized near the church, which gathers local people, displaced Nedajjans and guests from all over Piva.
