Chest of Saint Simeon, Medieval sarcophagus in Church of St. Simon, Zadar, Croatia
The silver and gold chest measures 1.92 meters in length, featuring detailed relief compositions depicting biblical scenes and ornamental motifs across its surface.
Francesco di Antonio da Sesto designed the rectangular cedarwood sarcophagus between 1377 and 1380, commissioned by Queen Elizabeth of Bosnia for Saint Simeon's remains.
The Latin inscriptions and religious narratives carved into the silver panels demonstrate the advanced medieval craftsmanship and devotional practices of 14th-century Zadar.
Visitors can view the sarcophagus above the main altar during regular church hours, with special celebrations occurring annually on October 8th.
The chest contains Queen Elizabeth's original travel crown, which she placed alongside Saint Simeon's remains as part of her religious dedication.
Location: Zadar
GPS coordinates: 44.11339,15.22853
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:12
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