Chapel of St. Mary Formosa, 6th-century Byzantine church in Pula, Croatia.
The Chapel of St. Mary Formosa features a three-nave structure with polygonal arches, two side chapels, and a central sanctuary covered by a quadro-pitched roof.
Archbishop Maximianus of Ravenna commissioned the construction of this religious building in the 6th century on the site of a former Roman temple dedicated to Minerva Polatica.
The basilica represents Early Christian architecture in Croatia, with its design incorporating columns, shallow lesenes, blind arches, and semi-circular windows throughout the structure.
The southern chapel remains accessible for visits, while the northern section has been integrated into residential buildings and serves as a garden boundary wall.
Many original marble elements from the chapel were transported to Venice in 1547 and repurposed in St. Mark's Library and the Doge's Palace construction.
Location: Pula
Architectural style: Early Christian architecture
GPS coordinates: 44.86803,13.84360
Latest update: March 15, 2025 18:54
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