Pula, The Basilica of St. Mary Formosa

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Located in the Pula’s south of the old town core, St. Mary Formosa is one of the most significant Early Christian monuments of the Byzantine art and architecture in Istria and Croatia. The magnificent three-nave basilica dates from the 6th century. It was divided into three naves by columns. The sanctuary was completed by three polygonal arches and two side chapels next to it. Only the south chapel has been fully preserved until today, while the major part of the northern one was built into the neighboring residential buildings. The basilica’s northern wall is today visible only as a fence surrounding the neighboring garden.

The chapel is designed as a Greek cross, one of which arms ends in a semi-circular axis, while its central part, the point where the two arms cross, is higher than the others. The sanctuary is covered by the quadro-pitched roof, while the remaining part of the structure has dual-pitched roofs.