Monument to Marko Marulić in Split

Monument to Marko Marulić in Split is a bronze sculpture of the Croatian writer and humanist Marko Marulić. If you rent accommodation in Split, there is a good chance you will stroll past this gentleman on Trg braće Radić, overlooking the sea in the distance, in front of the Venetian Castle. The sculpture was created by the Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović and was unveiled on July 26, 1925, to mark the opening of the Zagreb-Split railway and the holding of the grand Adriatic Exhibition. The sculpture depicts Marulić in a seated position, with his hand on his chest,  gazing into the distance. Marulić is dressed in elaborate Renaissance clothing, wearing a cap with the emblem of the city of Split. The monument stands at 3.5 meters tall and weighs 3 tons. It is made of bronze sheet metal, and traces of Meštrović craftsmanship are visible on its surface. The Monument to Marko Marulić in Split is one of the most significant works of Croatian sculpture. It stands as a symbol of Split and Croatia, commemorating Marulić, one of the most important Croatian writers and humanists.