The island of Sveti Marin

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The small island of Sveti Marin is only about two hundred meters away from the coast. It houses the eponymous church built in the 17th / 18th century. century on the foundations of an older building, and in 1818 it was restored. A 4th century marble slab with an inscription in honor of the Roman Empress Helena, erected by the governor of Dalmatia-Flavius Julius Rufinus Sarmentius, was found in these foundations.

Today, this plaque is kept in the Archaeological Museum in Zagreb.

It is also unusual that church customs have never been restored on the island. Legend has it that a woman hid among the priests, and that the island was not actually called St. Marin, but St. Marina.

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Place Type

Churches and cathedrals

Location

Novi Vinodolski

Place Location

51250, Novi Vinodolski

Reviews

4.5

(8 reviews)

Mateo

05/01/2022

very good!!!

Hugo

25/09/2021

I enjoyed swimming and Kitesurfing on its blue warm waters and walking on the sandy beaches. Its sunset and sunrise view was breathtaking

Dario

17/09/2021

A tour around the church in this location was enlightening. I came across inscriptions on a marble believed to be dedicated to a Roman empress. It was a learning experience that I really enjoyed.

Lena

15/09/2021

My tour to the Island of Sveti Marin was very nice. I used a speedy boat that I rented to circumnavigate the Island. Wonderful experience,

Pathawee

06/09/2021

I enjoyed the boat cruise at the dazzling waters of the sea and i had the best time of my life with great music at the boat and the cool breeze with amazing viiews of the landscape. Magical moments.