Euphrasian Basilica Complex
UNESCO has put this collection of early Christian and early Byzantine architecture on its World Heritage List, and you should put them on your "must-see" agenda, too. Situated near the town center off Eufrazijeva, the basilica is the last of four churches that were built between the 4th and 6th centuries, one on top of the other on this site. Evidence of those earlier churches is still visible, but the current complex originally built by Bishop Euphrasius in the 6th century is the focus. Besides the basilica itself, the complex is home to an atrium, a baptistery, a bell tower, and a bishop's palace. Visitors to the complex enter through the arches of the atrium. The bell tower was built in the 16th century, and the rest of the structures have undergone several renovations. Even if you aren't into visiting churches, make an effort to see the complex's spectacular gem-studded mosaics as well as its symbolic early Christian fish mosaic.
UNESCO has put this collection of early Christian and early Byzantine architecture on its World Heritage List, and you should put them on your "must-see" agenda, too. Situated near the town center off Eufrazijeva, the basilica is the last of four churches that were built between the 4th and 6th centuries, one on top of the other on this site. Evidence of those earlier churches is still visible, but the current complex originally built by Bishop Euphrasius in the 6th century is the focus. Besides the basilica itself, the complex is home to an atrium, a baptistery, a bell tower, and a bishop's palace. Visitors to the complex enter through the arches of the atrium. The bell tower was built in the 16th century, and the rest of the structures have undergone several renovations. Even if you aren't into visiting churches, make an effort to see the complex's spectacular gem-studded mosaics as well as its symbolic early Christian fish mosaic.
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