Poreč, Euphrasian Basilica, ciborium, dome vault, starry sky
GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LOCATION
Country
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Croazia
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City
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Poreč
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Locality
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Parenzo
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SPECIFIC LOCATION
Typology
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church
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Qualification
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cathedral
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Denomination
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Euphrasian Basilica
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Date
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539 - 560
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Address
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Eufrazijeva ulica (Euphrasius Street)
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Specific location
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central nave, presbytery
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Notes
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The first stage of the building's construction may be dated back to around 313 AD. Later, the complex was repeatedly reconstructed and totally restored and decorated by Bishop Euphrasius between 539 and 560. The ciborium was commissioned by Bishop Otto in 1277 and was constructed on the 10th anniversary of Poreč's recognition of Venetian rule. The ciborium's artistic language (sculpture and mosaics) is that of the Venetian craftsmen working at that time in St. Mark's factory in Venice.
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