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

The Town Hall

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

1. The Town Hall Marker

Captions: (bottom left) Drawing of the complex of Gothic buildings with the Town Hall and the Karepić Palace, 19th century, (bottom center) Coat of arms of the city of Split from the 14th century, on the main elevation of the Town Hall; (bottom right) Chapel of St Lawrence between the Town Hall and the Karepić Palace, 1455.

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.

The old Gothic town hall is the only remaining building complex that was knocked down in 1825 and that had included the Rector's Palace, the theatre and the jail. It was renovated in neo-Gothic style in 1890. Of the original architecture, the portico on the main façade, the north wall, and the Chapel of St Lawrence (Lovro), built in 1455 as a bridge between the Town Hall and the Karepić Palace, have survived. From 1910 and 2005, the Town Hall housed the Ethnographic Museum. Today it is used as an exhibition venue.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings.

Location. 43° 30.538′ N, 16° 26.338′ E. Marker is in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska (Split-Dalmatia), in Opcina Split. Marker can be reached from Narodni Trg close to Bosanska Ulica. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska 2100, Croatia. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Karepić Palace (a few steps from this marker); The Pavlović Palace (a few steps from this marker); The Cambi Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ciprianis-Benedetti Palace

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Pjaca (within shouting distance of this marker); Church of Our Lady of the Bell Tower and the municipal clock (within shouting distance of this marker); The Iron Gate Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Milesi Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Split.

The Town Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

2. The Town Hall and Marker

The marker is behind the center arch.

The Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

3. The Town Hall

The former Chapel of St Lawrence is at the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 13, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.