Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Roman Amphitheater parts used to build church of St. Donatus, Zadar

Round Church in the center left is St. Donatus
Stumbling across some pictures as I am trying to get them ready for Jane. These are of the church of St. Donatus in Zadar, Croatia.  Here is the blurb from wikipeida...

The Church of St Donatus is a church located in Zadar, Croatia. Its name refers to Donatus of Zadar, who began construction on this church in the 9th century and ended it on the northeastern part of the Roman forum. Originally named Church of the Holy Trinity, in the 15th century it was re-dedicated to St Donatus. Wikipedia
 
It is fascinating because it is now a museum / performance space. A lot of the columns are set on pedestals that were pulled from the old roman amphitheater or graveyards.  Look at see.