Monastery and Church of St. Francis
Monastery and Church of St. Francis
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DmitriSV
Germany668 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
A historic and very significant monastery for European Catholicism. Strict classical architecture. The majestic main hall. A pleasant courtyard with a dozen turtles, including a large one that winds circles with enviable tenacity. And it's not that slow at all.) The ancient Roman mosaic floor remains. The symbolic entry fee of 1 euro to be thrown in the box is "on trust". You can squeeze a little more on turtle food.) Open from 10:00 a.m., but we were launched about 10 minutes early.
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Written August 22, 2024
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy32,946 contributions
Nov 2024 • Solo
In the ancient city center, few steps from the castle there’s the church and his convent.
Built in 1314 and dedicated to famous Saint .
Inside the church you will see a masterpiece at the main altar , the golden altarpiece
Beautiful the choir beside the church
Built in 1314 and dedicated to famous Saint .
Inside the church you will see a masterpiece at the main altar , the golden altarpiece
Beautiful the choir beside the church
Written November 13, 2024
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KellyBrighouse
Brighouse, UK148 contributions
Oct 2019
We nearly walked past here, but so glad we didn't, we were the only people wandering around, it was very tranquil, it has a mosaic that is fairly complete and the church itself is very impressive
Written October 12, 2019
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dskid
Overland Park, KS2,496 contributions
Nov 2018
The church and monastery were fine but nothing that really moved or inspired me. What I found most interesting was looking at the exterior and seeing blocks of stone that had obviously (at least to my untrained eye) to have been taken from Roman buildings after the end of Roman influence in this area. We always hear about how the current state of ruins, or the lack of ruins, is more attributable to the repurposing of the materials than the ravages of time, and this is an example of what’s meant by that. I’ve attached a few photos to illustrate.
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Written October 24, 2019
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Emily C
5 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
I love visiting Franciscan churches wherever I go, my uncle is a monk! Loved this place as it was simple and humble like the life. The turtles in the middle were insane I spent about an hour sat in the shade watching them!! A must visit when I Pula!!
Written August 5, 2017
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ironhead13
London, UK105 contributions
Sep 2019
There are some interesting pieces of Pula history in this Church. The roman mosaic floor under the existing church demonstrates how common it was to use existing foot prints and materials from roman buildings in later buildings.
Written September 30, 2019
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Russ06
Leigh-on Sea, UK224 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Walked up the steps to visit this monastery and church - lovely tranquil place, with artefacts from original buildings with great views of the surrounding area.
Written July 13, 2019
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Alexander_random
Toronto, Canada246 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
There's a pretty nice cloister attached to the church - a definite must-see in Pula. Although they charge 9 kuna for a visit...
Written July 3, 2019
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,624 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
The singing I heard outside drew my attention to this very old church. I entered and stayed until the mass was over. I took pictures here before leaving on the side door.
When they saw me, the priest and some parishioners he was talking to smiled at me before I was handed a basket full of candies. I took one and thanked them.
Beautiful court yard - there are some artifacts on display that are all made of heavy stones. I wondered where they all came from!
Inside the church - beautiful altar, plain windows, simple decorations, pulpit that is represented to be built in the 12th century. etc.
Highly recommended to visit this attraction!
When they saw me, the priest and some parishioners he was talking to smiled at me before I was handed a basket full of candies. I took one and thanked them.
Beautiful court yard - there are some artifacts on display that are all made of heavy stones. I wondered where they all came from!
Inside the church - beautiful altar, plain windows, simple decorations, pulpit that is represented to be built in the 12th century. etc.
Highly recommended to visit this attraction!
Written September 30, 2018
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pulataxi
Pula, Croatia52 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
it is very nice to visit because the church are on the best position in the midlle of the centre of Pula city
Written February 16, 2017
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