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Ivan Meštrović Gallery
Sculptor’s seaside villa
Ivan Meštrović’s seaside villa below Marjan, now a gallery of his marble, bronze and wood.
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About Ivan Meštrović Gallery
Ivan Meštrović, Croatia’s greatest sculptor, built this villa on Split’s seafront below Marjan as his summer home, and today it is a gallery of his work in marble, bronze and wood. A garden of statues looks out over the sea. A short walk along the shore, the Kaštilac houses his moving series of wooden reliefs on the life of Christ. The gallery opens Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00, and is closed on Mondays and public holidays.
Our take
- Croatia’s greatest sculptor
- Statue garden by the sea
- Kaštilac wooden reliefs
- Address
- Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića 46
Split, the Balkans - Phone
- +385 21 340 800
- Our city guide
- On our Zagreb guide
- Price guide
- Ticket (arts & culture price guide)
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00; closed Mon and public holidays
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ivan Meštrović Gallery before you go.
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