Description
"The church of St Blaise is a distinct symbol of Dubrovnik, and also one of the most important architectural monuments on Croatian territory. It is dedicated to the patron saint of Dubrovnik and in an ideal way covers the millennial continuity of the saint's protection. On the other hand, the construction of the current church showed the resolute approach to the restoration of Dubrovnik after the catastrophic earthquake in 1667, and confirmed the strength of this cultural milieu to maintain a high level of creativity. The invited, renowned, Venetian architect and sculptor Marino Groppelli fashioned in 1706-1715 an impressive Baroque edifice, one of the most conspicuous points in the urban tissue, and a work that harmoniously connects spatial and sculptural values. The monograph on this most important monument was made by a team that had recently proved itself on the interpretation of the Dubrovnik cathedral, about which it published a comprehensive and systematic book." (Academician Tonko Maroević)
