Crkva Sv. Pavla u Kotoru, Црква Св. Павла у Котору
Begin 01.01.1263
Properties
ID | 124307 |
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System Class | Place |
Place | Existing Church |
Case Study | Beyond East and West: Sacred Landscapes Duklja and Raška |
Dedication | Saint Paul |
Denomination | Latin |
Evidence | Existing Monument |
Ground Plans | Single Nave Basilica |
Stylistic Classification | Romanesque |
Administrative unit | Montenegro |
Description
The Church of St. Paul is situated in the city of Kotor. It was built by the citizen of Kotor Pavle Bari in 1263, as stated in the inscription on the façade, also mentioning the Serbian King Stefan Uroš I (reigned 1243-1276) and Bishop Marco of Kotor. The church was remodeled in the 16th century and became a Dominican Monastery. It is a single nave edifice with three bays with groin vaults and a semicircular apse. Today remains of the church of the 13th century are visible beneath the glass floor, and in front of the building is a sarcophagus, where its ktetor was buried.