Saint Francis Monastery and Church, Poljud

Saint Francis Monastery and Church, Poljud is a monastery in Split-Dalmatia, Dalmatia. Saint Francis Monastery and Church, Poljud is situated nearby to the church crkva Marijina Uznesenja, as well as near Svetište sveti Ante.

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Type: Monastery
Description: church building in Split, Croatia
Also known as: “Franjevački samostan svetog Ante”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Poljud Stadium and Spaladium Arena.

Poljud Stadium

Stadium

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Gradski stadion u Poljudu, better known as Stadion Poljud or simply Poljud, is a multi-use stadium in Split, Croatia, which has been the home ground of Hajduk Split football club since 1979. Poljud Stadium is situated 280 metres southeast of Saint Francis Monastery and Church, Poljud.

Spaladium Arena

Sports venue

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The Spaladium Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Split, Croatia. It was opened in December 2008, and hosted the following month's World Men's Handball Championship 2009, and the 2018 European Men's Handball Championship, respectively. Spaladium Arena is situated 510 metres northeast of Saint Francis Monastery and Church, Poljud.

Diocletian’s Palace

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Diocletian's Palace is an ancient Roman palace and fortress complex in Split, Croatia. It was built at the end of the third century AD by the Roman Emperor Diocletian as his retirement residence. Diocletian’s Palace is situated 1½ km southeast of Saint Francis Monastery and Church, Poljud.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Varoš and Split.

Varoš

Quarter

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Varoš is a quarter.

Split

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Split is a city in Central Dalmatia, Croatia, and the seat of the Split-Dalmatia county. The city was built around the Diocletian palace where the locals sought refuge centuries ago.