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

The Large Papalić Palace

Velika Papalićeva palača

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

1. The Large Papalić Palace Marker

Captions: (left) Drawing of the southern elevation of the Large Papalić Palace; (center) Coat of Arms of the Papalić family on the wellhead in the courtyard of the palace; (right) Four-light mullioned window with angel and family coat of arms on the southern elevation.

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 Late Gothic palace that was put up in the mid-15th century by the patrician Split Papalić family, who entrusted the construction to George of Dalmatia and his workshop. It was a place that in its time hosted the meeting of the Split Humanist Circle. With a richly decorated portal, loggia, well and external staircase in the courtyard, with its large salon, painted ceiling and four-light mullioned window on the first floor, it was a model for all Split palaces in the second half of the 15th century. Since its renovation in 1950, it has housed the Split City Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Buildings.

Location. 43° 30.521′ N, 16° 26.453′ E. Marker is in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska (Split-Dalmatia), in Opcina Split. Marker is on Papalićeva Ulica near Ulica Julija Nepota, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Papalićeva Ulica 1, Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska 21000, Croatia. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Marulić Palace (a few steps from this marker); Marko Marulić (a few steps from this marker); Julius Nepos

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(within shouting distance of this marker); The Dragišić (De Caris) Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); Peristil i Kathedrala (within shouting distance of this marker); The Andrić House - The Vidović Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Sv. Dominik Srebrna Vrata (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church of St Roche (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Split.

More about this marker. The Muzej grada Splita is inside Diocletian's Palace. Only foot traffic is allowed on the grounds.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

2. The Large Papalić Palace Marker

Entrance to the Large Papalić Palace image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

3. Entrance to the Large Papalić Palace

The Large Papalić Palace, from the courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 29, 2018

4. The Large Papalić Palace, from the courtyard

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 19, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.