Korčula Cathedral
| Cathedral of St. Mark | |
|---|---|
| Katedrala sv. Marka | |
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| Location | Korčula |
| Country |  Croatia |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
The Cathedral of St. Mark [1][2] (Croatian: Katedrala sv. Marka) also called Korčula Cathedral, is the Roman Catholic church in Korčula, Croatia.[3] It occupies an elevated position in the town centre. It is a former cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Korčula. In 1828, the diocese of Korčula was suppressed to the Diocese of Dubrovnik, so the Korčula Cathedral lost its status.[4]
Architecture and furnishings[edit]
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.[5] 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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ https://gcatholic.org/dioceses/former/t0602.htm
- ^ Ivo Eterović; Jure Kaštelan (1987). Dalmatia in the Heart. Državna založba Slovenije.
