GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LOCATION

Country

Croazia

City

Poreč

Locality

Parenzo

SPECIFIC LOCATION

Typology

church

Qualification

cathedral

Denomination

Euphrasian Basilica

Date

539 - 560

Address

Eufrazijeva ulica (Euphrasius Street)

Specific location

central nave, presbytery

Notes

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.