Split in Opcina Split, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe
Church of Our Lady of the Bell Tower and the municipal clock
Crkva Gospe od Zvonika i gradski sat
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018
1. Church of Our Lady of the Bell Tower and the municipal clock Marker
Captions: (far-left) Gothic window composed of fragments of an Early Romanesque chancel screen dated 1088; (center-left) Icon of Our Lady of the Bell Tower of the 13th century; (center-right) Renaissance city clock, 16th century and Early Romanesque bell tower of the church, 11th century; (far-right) Detail of the city clock.
The little church built in the 6th century in the sentries' walkway above the Iron Gate of Diocletian's Palace was originally dedicated to St Theodore. In the 11th century it acquired an Early Romanesque bell tower, the oldest still preserved on the Croatian side of the Adriatic. Also from this period come fragments of a chancel screen with an inscription mentioning the city prior, Firminus, and his first and second wives, Magi and Brita, the donors. The icon of Our Lady of the Bell Tower of the 13th century, from which the church took its current name, is kept in the treasury of Split Cathedral. A steep external staircase leads up to the church, once climbed by the women of Split to make their vows before being delivered of child. A Romanesque tower is built adjacent to the Iron Gate facing the square (Pjaca), and in the 16th century a Renaissance municipal clock was installed in it.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings
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Location. 43° 30.519′ N, 16° 26.374′ E. Marker is in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska (Split-Dalmatia), in Opcina Split. It is on Bajamontijeva Ulica close to Ispod Ure. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bajamontijeva Ulica 2, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska 21000, Croatia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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 Iron Gate Palace (here, next to this marker); The Ciprianis-Benedetti Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Jupiter Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); Hramovi (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cambi Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Karepić Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Augubio Palace (within shouting
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018
2. Church of Our Lady of the Bell Tower and the municipal clock Marker
The marker is on the left, above the diners.
More about this marker. This marker is on the grounds of Diocletian's Palace. Only foot traffic is allowed or possible.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018
3. Church of Our Lady of the Bell Tower and the municipal clock Marker
The marker is on the right.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018
4. The Municipal Bell Tower and clock and the Iron Gate to the lower right
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 771 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 2, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
