Korčula Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Mark [1][2] (Croatian: Katedrala sv. Marka) also called Korčula Cathedral, is the Roman Catholic cathedral of Korčula, Croatia.[3] It occupies an elevated position in the town centre.
Cathedral of St. Mark | |
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Katedrala sv. Marka | |
Location | Korčula |
Country | Croatia |
Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
Architecture and furnishings
The cathedral was built by local masters from the fifteenth century to the mid-sixteenth century. In 1557, an organ was placed in the cathedral. Tintoretto painted the altarpiece. The portal is the work of Bonino da Milano.[4] A new organ was built in 1787 by Vinko Klisevic. In modern times, a bronze statue of Jesus Christ, the work of Croatian sculptor Frano Kršinić, was added to the baptistery.
See also
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Dubrovnik
- Roman Catholicism in Croatia
References
- Cathedral of St. Mark in Korčula
- McAdam, Marika (2009-01-01). Western Balkans. Lonely Planet. ISBN 9781741047295.
- McKelvie, Robin; McKelvie, Jenny (2006-01-01). Croatia. New Holland Publishers. ISBN 9781845370626.
- Ivo Eterović; Jure Kaštelan (1987). Dalmatia in the Heart. Državna založba Slovenije.
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