Have you ever heard of a church built in gratitude for surviving a devastating earthquake? We are standing before Crkva sv. Trojstva, a beautiful example of Renaissance architecture, which was built as a testament to the city’s resilience after a terrible earthquake in 1520. The locals, thanking their lucky stars, built this church to honour the Holy Trinity for sparing them from further destruction. They wanted to create a space for prayer, contemplation, and a reminder of the city’s history. They created a church that is both grand and intimate, a perfect space for reflection, where you can feel the history of the city swirling around you. The inscription on the front facade is a reminder of the earthquake and the gratitude that inspired its creation.
Sv. Martin
“A church tucked away in a guardhouse?” you might ask. Yes, right here, before the grand Golden Gate of Diocletian’s