Crkva Sv. Ilije, Donji Humac, Црква Св. Илије, Доњи Хумац
Begin between 01.01.1000 and 31.12.1300
Properties
| ID | 118303 |
|---|---|
| System Class | Place |
| Case Study | Beyond East and West: Sacred Landscapes Duklja and Raška |
| Dedication | Saint Elijah |
| Evidence | Existing Monument |
| Ground Plans | Single Nave Basilica |
| Place | Existing Church |
| Stylistic Classification | Pre-Romanesque |
| Administrative unit | Croatia , Split Dalmatia County |
Description
The Church of St. Elijah is situated in Donji Humac, on he Island of Brač. It was built probably between the 11th and 13th centuries, on the remains of a roman mausoleum.
Its a single nave edifice with an apse that is rectangular on the outside and semicircular on the inside. The building is vaulted, and has niches in the walls on both sides. A lot of antique spolia have been built-in, such as some reliefs, capitals, etc.