Stankovci was established in the Middle Ages below Velim Fortress. In the 16th century, the town was the scene of Venetian-Ottoman conflicts. From 1546 until the beginning of the Morean War in 1684, Stankovci was under Ottoman rule.
Culture and History
In 1747, a new Catholic parish was established in Stankovci within the Diocese of Skradin. The parish church of the Assumption of Mary was built in 1885. St. Mary’s Church at the cemetery in Stankovci is an important cultural monument.
Velika Gradina in Stankovci is a prehistoric hillfort settlement. This means that the town’s historical classification extends beyond the Middle Ages and the Ottoman-Venetian era.
The silent circle dance ritual Nijemo kolo from Stankovci is known as “Kolanje”. It is performed without musical accompaniment, is considered a local characteristic of identity, and is increasingly passed down from generation to generation through cultural associations. The KUD “VINAC” from Stankovci is associated with the silent kolo from the Dalmatian hinterland.
Wine and Customs
Growing grapevines is an agricultural activity in Stankovci. Vinkovo is a recurring wine-tasting tradition in Stankovci and a wine tasting of North Dalmatian wines. The 29th edition took place on January 31, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cultural Center in Stankovci.
The folklore event “Stankovci, milo selo pod gradinom” took place in its 21st edition in 2023 and its 23rd edition in 2025.
Those planning a stay in Stankovci may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature
The municipality of Stankovci is located near the sea and Vransko jezero Nature Park. In the area around Stankovci, Vransko jezero Nature Park records 256 bird species, including 102 species that breed in the park.
In the area around Stankovci, Vransko jezero Nature Park offers a cycling route of around 40 km around the lake.
Geographical Location
County road ŽC6068 connects Stankovci with Pirovac.
Other places: Banjevci, Bila Vlaka
