St. Donat's Church in Zadar
Monday, 12 January 2009This is one of the most famous churches in Croatia. It was built in the 9th (ninth) century and it is symbol of the town of Zadar and due to its' peculiar shape it is special in Europe as well - being the representative of pre-romanesque architecture style.
St. Donat owns its' name to Zadar's bishop Donat and it was originally named and dedicated to the holy Trinity and the name of St. Donat came in the 15th century.
St. Donat has fantastic acustic characteristics and that's why there's over four decade old tradition of Musical Evenings in st. Donat, Zadar.
All in all - few more notes about Croatia and a little contribution to My World Tuesday! Be sure to check them all!
30 komentari:
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Nice photos. The church is very unique. I like it a lot. Thanks for sharing.
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Great post and photos.
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Sandra
Beautiful tower of this old church!
Interesting post!
Luiz -
Interesting and unusual design to what we are used to here, but is is beautiful.
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Sandra: That is a wonderful photo of that old church.
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It's interesting to see the curved wall. I wonder why they built it that way. Love the arched windows.
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Marvelous post and photos, the church is indeed unique! And thanks for the history as well, always enjoy that! Thanks for sharing!
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Love how this chruch moulds rounded and straight-lined architceture beautifully together! Fascinating shot!
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That's a beautiful church and an interesting post.
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Wow what a unique looking church, thanks for sharing.
Regina In Pictures -
I was just in an older part of Baltimore, Maryland and it really struck me how the neighborhoods are build around the churches: every other block corner has one. I am sure that is particularly the case in tightly settled and older parts of Croatia.
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Nice photos of the church. It has interesting, unique architecture.
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Lovely photos, and a very interesting building.
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That is some old church and the design must be only one of its kind in the world. Such history and beauty to be found on you country.
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9th century? that is very old and well maintained too. Loved the bit of history I got to read.
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Beautiful post...
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A beautiful historical church. Is that bell tower free standing?
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Thank you for sharing your world and the photos of the beautiful church.
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I never see anything so old anywhere...except in other people´s blogs!
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That's a beautiful old church. I especially like the tower. I'd love to see inside! Thanks for this history, too.
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I came for skywatch, and when I seen what you had for it, I was so wanting to see more of the building. I am so glad you had this posted....very interesting architecture.
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The sky is so brilliant, but I REALLY love that old building!
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Beautiful picture of the top of the church and the seagulls! Love it!
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It is interesting to see the ancient structures when travelling in Europe! I was in many countries this past summer..I'm enjoying your photos from afar! Happy SWF.
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The gulls befoul the roof but make very scenic weather vanes. Two beautiful summer shots.
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Sandra: What a neat sky over the church.
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Great place !
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enjoyed reading your blog and love the pic of the gulls playing king of the top of the church :)
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A lovely old round Church very unique.
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very good posting. i liked it. :-)
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