Church of Saint Archangel Michael, Crkva Sv. Mihajla, Црква Св. Михајла
Begin between 01.01.1090 and 31.12.1190
Properties
| ID | 118001 |
|---|---|
| System Class | Place |
| Case Study | Beyond East and West: Sacred Landscapes Duklja and Raška |
| Dedication | Saint Archangel Michael |
| Denomination | Mixed Orthodox-Latin |
| Evidence | Ruins |
| Ground Plans | Single Nave Basilica with a Dome |
| Place | Abandoned Church palaioekklesia crkvište |
| Stylistic Classification | Pre-Romanesque |
| Administrative unit | Croatia , Dubrovnik Neretva County |
Description
The Church of St. Michael is situated on the Island of Markan, near Cavtat, and was first mentioned in the sources in 1218. Most researchers believe it was probably built around the end of the 12th century, when Cavtat was at the centre of the coastal part of Raška. Others date it to the end of the 11th century.
Its a single nave edifice with a dome which has until today left unstudied. Next to its ruins are the remains of the Benedictine Monastery.