UNIT 1 - Croatian cultural heritage Flashcards
Cultural heritage of Croatia
Which types of world heritage are there?
Cultural and natural heritage.
How can we divide cultural heritage? Provide examples.
Cultural heritage can be divided into tangible cultural heritage (sculptures, monuments, ruins) and intangible cultural heritage (myths, dances, rituals, festivals, crafts).
How many UNESCO world heritage sites are there in Croatia?
10
Which famous historical site is not on the UNESCO world heritage list, but could be added to the list in the future as part of a larger regional listing?
The Pula Arena.
Which world heritage site was the core around which a city developed?
The Diocletian’s Palace.
Why was the Diocletian’s Palace constructed?
It was Emperor Diocletian’s (retirement) home after he abdicated.
Why is the Diocletian’s Palace important?
It’s one of the best-preserved Roman buildings, as well as one of the biggest Roman buildings in the world.
Which part of the Diocletian’s Palace was used in filming Game of Thrones?
The underground cellars.
Name three of the most important parts of the Diocletian’s Palace.
The Peristyle, the Cathedral of St Domnius and the Temple of Jupiter.
How many defensive towers did the Diocletian’s Palace have?
16
How many gates did the Diocletian’s Palace have?
4 (Iron, Silver, Golden and Bronze Gate)
Which cathedral was created in the former mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian?
The Cathedral of St. Domnius
When was the Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik built?
15th century
Who are the most well-known architects of the Cathedral of St. James?
Juraj Dalmatinac and Niccolo Fiorentino
What is especially unique about the Cathedral of St. James?
The dry-stone construction technique which used interlocking stone slabs, without the use of mortar (groove-and-tongue method).
How many spectators could the Arena accommodate?
23 000
When did the construction of the Euphrasian Basilica begin?
6th century
What is the Euphrasian Basilica known for?
The mosaics (on the floor and walls), marble columns, golden decorations
Who was the Euphrasian Basilica named after?
The Bishop Euphrasius
What does the Visitation mosaic in the Euphrasian Basilica depict?
Two pregnant women, the Virgin Mary and Elisabeth, the mother of St. John the Baptist
Why is Trogir a UNESCO world heritage site?
Because it is a prime example of urban continuity – its street plan dates back to the Hellenistic (Greek) period.
Why is the Stari Grad plain on the UNESCO world heritage list?
Because it is an agricultural landscape that has remained virtually intact since it was established by Greek colonists in the 4th century BC. It showcases ancient land division systems and farming practices.
Which 3 UNESCO world heritage sites are located not only in Croatia?
Medieval tombstones Stećci, Venetian works of defence (Zadar and Šibenik), ancient and primeval beech forests of the Carpathians and other regions of Europe.
Which sites are UNESCO protected in Zadar and Šibenik?
The defensive works in Zadar (the Land Gate, the Sea Gate, city walls and bastions) and the St. Nicholas Fortress in Šibenik.
How many traditions have been recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage in Croatia?
17
Name 5 examples of intangible cultural heritage in Croatia.
Lacemaking (Lepoglava, Pag, Hvar), two-part singing and playing in the Istrian scale, annual carnival bell ringer’s pageant from the Kastav area, traditional manufacturing of children’s wooden toys in Hrvatsko Zagorje, gingerbread craft from Northern Croatia, Sinjska Alka, Nijemo kolo / Silent Circle Dance of the Dalmatian Hinterland, Klapa multipart singing of Dalmatia, Mediterranean diet, Lipizzan horse breeding traditions, Ojkanje singing, Bećarac singing and playing from Eastern Croatia, Međimurska Popevka (a folksong from Međimurje)…
