The Historical Context of Boat Processions in Adriatic Maritime Pilgrimages

In this article, we argue that the different ritual structures of maritime pilgrimages result from historical backgrounds each site. We have focused on two pilgrimage sites in Adriatic Sea: Nin, contemporary Croatia (Northern Dalmatia), and Perast, Montenegro (Kotor Bay). compared these locations processions because they similar (both were under Venice’s significant influence), comparable boat with structural elements. concluded multilayered customs, consisting diverse popular traditions, fused through ecclesiastical (para)liturgical processions. Based material presented Nin Perast elites drew local traditions developed order to draw out their political, religious, social, economic potentials.