Korčula Cathedral
Church in Korčula, Croatia
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The Cathedral of St. Mark [1][2] (Croatian: Katedrala sv. Marka) also called Korčula Cathedral, is the Roman Catholic church in Korčula, Croatia.[3] It occupies an elevated position in the town centre. It is a former cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Korčula. In 1828, the diocese of Korčula was suppressed to the Diocese of Dubrovnik, so the Korčula Cathedral lost its status.[4]
| Cathedral of St. Mark | |
|---|---|
| Katedrala sv. Marka | |
Facade of the church | |
 Cathedral of St. Mark | |
| 42°57′42″N 17°08′10″E | |
| Location | Korčula |
| Country | Croatia |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
Architecture and furnishings
The cathedral was built by local masters from the fifteenth century to the mid-sixteenth century. In 1557, an organ was placed in the cathedral. Tintoretto painted the altarpiece. The portal is the work of Bonino da Milano.[5] A new organ was built in 1787 by Vinko Klisevic. In modern times, a bronze statue of Jesus Christ, the work of Croatian sculptor Frano Kršinić, was added to the baptistery.
Gallery
Internal view
Entrance portal
Portal details
Tower bell
