Split in Opcina Split, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe

The Church of St Martin

Crkva sv. Martina

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

1. The Church of St Martin Marker

Captions: (bottom left) Detail of chancel screen of the 11th century; (bottom right) The interior of the church with a view of the chancel screen.

Inscription. Only the English text (right) has been transcribed. To view the Croatian text (left), click on the marker image to enlarge and display it.

One of the first little churches in Diocletian's Palace, it was built in the 5th-6th century in the sentries' walkway above the Golden Gate, and was later many times remodeled. It is important for the valuable Early Romanesque chancel screen of the 11th century preserved in situ. The inscription on the screen tells of the dedication of the church to the Virgin, to St Gregory the Pope and to St Martin. Since the 14th century, there has been a Dominican convent next to the church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 43° 30.549′ N, 16° 26.428′ E. Marker is in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska (Split-Dalmatia), in Opcina Split. It is on Ulica Majstora Jurja close to Dioklecijanova Ulica, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ulica Majstora Jurja 17, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska 21000, Croatia. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Balkans,

the Schengen Area,

a coastal Mediterranean country,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire,

the Ottoman Empire,

and specifically the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Golden Gate Palace (a few steps from this marker); Zlatna Vrata (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dragišić (De Caris) Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); barokni Bedemi (within shouting distance of this marker); vrata od Pisture (within shouting distance of this marker); The Large Papalić Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marulić Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Marko Marulić (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Split.

More about this marker. The Jupiter Temple is inside Diocletian's Palace. Only foot traffic is allowed on the grounds.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

2. The Church of St Martin Marker

The Church of St Martin is built into the fortress wall above the Golden Gate. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

3. The Church of St Martin is built into the fortress wall above the Golden Gate.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.