The New
Church
Šibenik
Church
Šibenik
Renaissance cultural monument of architecture built at the turn of the 15th and the 16th century boasting valuable sculptures and paintings , it also represents the last project of the renowned Renaissance master Niccolò Fiorentino, who made his mark not only in the project of prefabricated construction of the lower parts of the church but also on the exterior relief The Descent from the Cross the frescoes in the upper parts of the church interior are the works of the painters of Šibenik from the first half of the 17th century, whereas the remarkable coffered ceiling was illustrated by masters Mondelli, Sisanović and Bojković
The
Cathedral of
St James
Šibenik
Cathedral of
St James
Šibenik
a Gothic-Renaissance edifice its completion took more than a century (1431-1536) it is listed as one of the most important world architectural creations
► built of stone by the employment of prefabricated technique, without the use of binding materials
► shallow fluted niches on the apses are the example of geometric perspective applied in the architecture of Europe for the first time
►the moulding on the external walls of the apse displays the portraits of Šibenik town dwellers from the mid-15th century
The Cathedral of St James owes most of its present appearance to architects George Matthew the Dalmatian and Niccolò Fiorentino
► built of stone by the employment of prefabricated technique, without the use of binding materials
► shallow fluted niches on the apses are the example of geometric perspective applied in the architecture of Europe for the first time
►the moulding on the external walls of the apse displays the portraits of Šibenik town dwellers from the mid-15th century
The Cathedral of St James owes most of its present appearance to architects George Matthew the Dalmatian and Niccolò Fiorentino
Rab
Island Rab
Island Rab
VIsit city of Rab, Kamporom and Supetarskom Dragom at island Rab through virtual tour. Enjoy the beautiful churches, shrines, bell towers and experience island Rab like you wereh there.
