PAVLIN MONASTERY (PAVLINSKI SAMOSTAN)
Go there and contact
Monastery transformed into a prison in Lepoglava with a church decorated with beautiful trompe-l'oeil.
Heavily damaged in 1481 during the Ottoman invasions, the monastery was rebuilt and the church redecorated with superb trompe-l'oeil by Ivan Ranger. This 18th-century painter influenced local artists known as Paulists (the school of Paulin Aleksej Koniger). This artistic and cultural hotbed was also a meeting place for scientists, linguists, etc. Later, it was transformed into a prison, and the Cardinal of Croatia, who had refused to separate Church and State, was incarcerated here under Tito.
Did you know? This review was written by our professional authors.
Book the Best Activities with Get Your Guide
Members' reviews on PAVLIN MONASTERY (PAVLINSKI SAMOSTAN)
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.