Split Christian Cross - Marjan Hill, Split, Croatia
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a Christian cross located on Marjan Hill in Split, Croatia
Waymark Code: WM11H60
Location: Croatia
Date Posted: 10/24/2019
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This 10 meters tall Christian cross is located on the highest peak of Marjan hill in the Dalmatian city of Split, Croitia.
It was made from blocs of local sedimentary stone.
The cross was erected Saturday on May 20, 2013, just one day before local elections and unveiled by Split Mayor Zeljko Kerum.
The cross is visible from most parts of the downtown waterfront.
According to Wikipedia, "Marjan (Croatian pronunciation: [mârjan]) is a hill on the peninsula of the city of Split, the second largest city of Croatia. It is covered in a dense Mediterranean pine forest and completely surrounded by the city and the sea, making it a unique sight. Originally used as a park by the citizens as early as the 3rd century, it is a favorite weekend excursion destination and a recreational center for the city. It is also the setting for numerous beaches and jogging trails as well as tennis courts and the city Zoo, all surrounded by the scenic forest. The tip of the peninsula houses the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (Institut za oceanografiju i ribarstvo, IZOR).
Marjan is 178 m tall and offers a view of the entire city, the surrounding islands, and the nearby mountains of Mosor and Kozjak.
Beaches Kašjuni and Bene are located at the foot of Marjan hill".
Source: Wikipedia
Type of cross: Latin cross
Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)
Characteristics of this cross:
10 meter tall Christian cross made from local sedimentary stone
Describe the location:
a park located on a hill
Year of manufacture: 05/20/2013
Is this cross commemorative ?: No
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