Split in Opcina Split, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe
Hramovi
(Temples)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018
1. Hramovi Marker
Captions: (upper-left) The facade of Jupiter's temple with the bell-tower built in early Middle Ages, a drawing made in 1782.; (upper-center) Pluteus with the figure of Croatian king, used as a wall of baptismal font.; (upper-right) Vaulted stone ceiling of Jupiter's temple.; (lower-right) Reconstruction of Jupiter's temple (E. Herbrard, 1912).
There were three temples in Diocletian's Palace, located in its western section, opposite of the Emperor's Mausoleum. The main temple is characterized by the original pantheistic Roman religious conception illustrated by the figures of the following gods and goddesses Jupiter (the chief Roman deity), Hercules (the son of Jupiter), Sol (the god of Sun), Nike (the winged goddess of victory), as well as the figures of masquerons, giants and fantastic animals carved on the lintels and on the door-posts of the main entrance. This temple is among the best preserved Roman temples in the world, and it is particularly valuable because of the well-preserved vaulted ceiling.
In the Middle Ages, this temple was transformed into the baptistery of St. John, while the crypt under it was converted into the church of St. Thomas. In 11th and early 12th century, a bell town was erected above the temple, similar to the one that can be found on the Church of Our Lady of the Bell-tower above the western gate of the Palace (Iron Gate) even
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There were two other temples opposite this one, both having a circular ground plan. The former one dedicated to the goddess Cybele, and the latter one to the goddess Venus. This can be concluded from the report written by the chancellor Antonius Proclianus in 1567, in which he described what he had found or seen and heard from the local inhabitants of that period. The foundations of these temples were unearthed during the sixties while the excavations were being carries out in order to rehabilitate the buildings constructed above them in the later periods.
Erected by Grad Split, Gradosro Poglavarstvo. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1567.
Location. 43° 30.499′ N, 16° 26.366′ E. Marker is in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska (Split-Dalmatia), in Opcina Split. Marker is on Ulica Andrije Buvinina close to Adamova Ulica. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ulica Andrije Buvinina 1, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska 21000, Croatia. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jupiter Temple (a few steps from this marker); Church of Our Lady of the Bell Tower and the municipal clock (within shouting distance of this marker); The Iron Gate Palace
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018
2. Hramovi Marker
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. Entrance to the Temple of Jupiter
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018
4. Vaulted ceiling of the Temple of Jupiter
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5. Baptistery of St. John
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018
6. The back of the Jupiter Temple
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 217 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 4, 2019, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
