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Croatian
Churches, Shrines, Monasteries...
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| The Croats started to build
temples after they adopted Christianity in the 8th century. Some of the
temples are still objects of keen interest among experts and are considered
to be the most important contribution of Croatian architects to the European
architectural tradition.
There are many fine examples
of monumental buildings along the Adriatic Coast, from Istria to Dubrownik:
Church of St. Donat on the island of Krk, St. Spas's Church on the Cetina
river, Church of St. Cross in Nin, Church of St.Donat
in Zadar, The Holly Trinity Church in Split and Church of St. Demetrius.
Most churches dating from
later periods embody the features or sacral architecture typical of the
epoch they belong to. Croatia also have such a great and delicate mixture
of various architectural styles. For example: Cathedral in Trogir and the
Split Cathedral (reconstruction of Diocletian's mausoleum dating from the
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The most valuable side of St. Mark's
church is its southern portal, believed to have been constructed by the
Parler family from Prague (19th century). The Gothic composition of the
portal is made up of 15 statues placed in 11 shallow niches. At the very
top are Christ and Mary with little Jesus, while underneath stands St.
Mark with the lama. More
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