St. Martin's Church (Split)
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St. Martin's Church (Croatian: Crkva sv. Martina) is a Roman Catholic church in Split, Croatia. Built into a small space (an early guardhouse) within the ancient Golden Gate of Diocletian's northern wall,[2][3] it is one of the oldest churches in the city. St. Martin's Church is one of Split's tourist attractions and is known for its fine 11th century chancel screen. It is currently in the care of the Dominican sisters, who have a monastery next door. The church itself is open to public visits.
Quick Facts The Church of Saint Martin, Location ...
The Church of Saint Martin | |
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Crkva svetog Martina | |
Location | Split |
Country | Croatia |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Previous denomination | Chalcedonian Christianity |
Tradition | Roman Rite |
History | |
Status | Open |
Dedication | St Martin |
Cult(s) present | None |
Relics held | None |
Past bishop(s) | Marin Barišić[1] |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | National Monument |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Roman Romanesque, Gothic |
Groundbreaking | 6th century (within a 4th-century structure) renovated (9th century) |
Specifications | |
Materials | stone |
Administration | |
Parish | Split |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Dražen Kutleša |
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