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Sustipan

Sustipan is a small peninsula located in the southwestern part of Split. In Middle Ages there was a Benedictine monastery and a church. In the 19th century one of the most beautiful cemeteries of the whole Croatia was built in Sustipan. The cemetery was removed in the 20th century by the Communist authorities, the reason why they did that was never found.

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Sustipan (lit. Saint Stephen) is a small peninsula located in the southwestern part of Split. In Middle Ages there was a Benedictine monastery and a church. In the 19th century one of the most beautiful cemeteries of the whole Croatia was built in Sustipan. 1 The cemetery was removed in the 20th century by the Communist authorities, the reason why they did that was never found.1

Today, there is a beautiful forest park ideal for walking.

  • Church on Sustipan
    Church on Sustipan
  • Pavilion on Sustipan
    Pavilion on Sustipan - the remains of the cemetery
  • Entrance to the park
    Entrance to the park
  • Forest park
    Forest park
References

References

  1. "Complete visitor's guide to Split - Split tourism". www.split-tourism.com. Retrieved 2018-06-16.

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