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Today, on 22nd April, we celebrate Croatian Book Day by remembering Marko Maruli\u0107, the author of the epic poem Judita<\/em> (Judith), one of the most significant Croatian literary works that he finished writing in Split on an exact date back in 1501.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the publishing of Judita<\/em>, the Croatian Parliament announced that 2021 will be “The Year of Mark Maruli\u0107.” To celebrate the occasion, the Dalmatia \u2013 Storytelling Destination Project, The City Museum of Split, in cooperation with storytelling guide Gorana Gali\u0107 designed a costume storytelling tour featuring Bira Maruli\u0107. Simultaneously, another storyteller, Nata\u0161a Buli\u0107, leads a storytelling tour named Following the steps of Marko Maruli\u0107<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For Marko Maruli\u0107 \u2013 one of the greatest Croatian writers – Split was a treasure trove of inspiration. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A poet, writer, and the father of Croatian literature are just a few synonyms for this great man, the guardian of Split\u2019s heritage and one of the most prominent citizens of this town. While he grew into one of the most reputable humanists and philosophers during his stay in Venice, his life in Split awoke his poetic soul. The beauties of this Renaissance town were his eternal muse. Antiquities, Renaissance palaces, and ships arriving in Split’s harbor from all over the world enriched his soul with new discoveries and experiences. They say that spirituality is one of the greatest virtues of humankind. For Maruli\u0107, the sense of humor of Split residents was a source of inspiration for his satiric poetry. As young noblewomen from Split adored his playful spirit, he also \u201ccomposed\u201d love sonnets inspired by their beauty<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He is the author of the first tourist guide through Split that emphasized the beauty of Peristyl. However, there is also a darker side to his work. As his city was exposed to a threat of the Ottoman Invasion, he contemplates the true freedom that resides in the human heart. He was especially inspired by Judita, a Biblical character of a widow fighting for Betulia. He named his masterpiece from the 16th century after her. Also, he wrote this epic poem in Split dialect to bring Judith closer to his fellow citizens. Interestingly, he coined a new term \u2013 psychology \u2013 that he uses in his verses for the first time in history. The statue of Marko Maruli\u0107, sculpted by the famous sculptor Ivan Me\u0161trovi\u0107, stands on Vo\u0107ni trg<\/em> (a square in Split), reminding us of the importance of preserving personal freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A storytelling walk \u2013 Following the steps of Marko Maruli\u0107 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This storytelling walk will take the participants to places where Maruli\u0107 found his inspiration and felt a whole spectrum of emotions. This is a 60-minute walk starting in the old city nucleus, near the Diocletian’s Palace and picturesque squares. The starting point is in front of the Maruli\u0107 family palace. Then, it leads us to the historic trg Svetog Lovre<\/em>, today popularly known as Pjaca<\/em>, where once Venetian authorities resided. The walk ends on the famous Split’s Peristyl, once a center of the Diocletian’s Palace and an everflowing source of inspiration for Maruli\u0107. This tour is also suitable for the elderly. Please visit www.ichtisonline.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exhibition announcement of “Judita 500” exhibition on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the first printed edition of Judita<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City Museum of Split, in cooperation with Marulianum<\/em> \u2013 The center for studying Marko Maruli\u0107 and his humanist circles and the City Library Marko Maruli\u0107, under the auspices of the City of Split, organizes an exhibition dedicated to Marulov ep<\/em> (Marul’s epic poem) Judita 500<\/em>. For the first time, the visitors will get a chance to see the first four out of five initial editions of Judita<\/em>, published in Split in the 16th and 17th centuries \u2013 in 1521, 1522, 1586, and 1627. Also, a reproduction of the 3rd edition from 1523, from the State Library in M\u00fcnchen, will be exhibited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the moment, the event has been postponed due to epidemiological reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please visit https:\/\/www.mgst.net\/naslovnica\/najava-izlozbe-judita-500\/<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A story about a revived historical personality – Bira (Elvira) Maruli\u0107<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The City Museum of Split is located in the northeastern part of Diocletian’s Palace, in the Renaissance-Gothic palace of the Papali\u0107 family. Its courtyard, loggia, well, and ceremonial hall are considered one of Split’s most beautiful cultural monuments. We will introduce you to the exhibits of the Museum in the Museum Lobby and tell you a story of one of the most famous Croatian philosophers, writers, and the father of Croatian literature, Marko Maruli\u0107. Already in the 15th century, the owner of the palace, nobleman Papali\u0107 and Marko Maruli\u0107 collected and studied ancient texts from Salona (modern-day Solin), imbedded in the palace walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The walk continues to the Gothic ceremonial hall on the first floor, where one can learn in detail about the life of Marko Maruli\u0107, his source of inspiration, and the work of his fellow humanists. A critical figure in Marko Maruli\u0107’s circles was his sister Bira. Renaissance women had two options \u2013 to marry or to join a religious order. Bira decided to join the Benedictine order sisters and spend the rest of her life in a convent near the Diocletian’s Palace. Marko Maruli\u0107 dedicated many of his works to his sister and other nuns. One of them is Anka Satira<\/em>. The texts reveal that Bira was one of the first educated nuns. Her brother Marko wrote poems for them in Croatian variation of his satire. Marko Maruli\u0107 was so close to his sister that he left behind a Gospel that he illustrated for her. The storytellers tell a story about Marko Maruli\u0107, Judita, Renaissance Split, and the Ottoman Invasion through the eyes of his sister Bira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the Gothic hall, the tour continues to the terrace where emblems of Split’s aristocratic families are preserved. Visitors will learn about the ways of living in “the most beautiful city in the world” and interesting facts about the status and activities of noblemen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tour ends in the magazine located in the basement of the palace. Since Split was exposed to a constant threat of the Ottoman siege in the 15th and 16th centuries, it is also worth hearing a story about the war with Turks and the heroic defense of Split. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DALMATIA \u2013 STORYTELLING DESTINATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Revival of storytelling in museums and institutions dedicated to preserving cultural heritage is a unique project in Croatia and Europe. In Dalmatia, as a storytelling destination, 14 characters of the area’s rich heritage have been revived. In addition to this project, 23 themed tours have been created. This project, intended for tourists and the local population, is focused on providing authentic experiences of cultural heritage through storytelling. These commercial guided tours will be available through the County’s storytelling platform that offers storytelling tours led by knowledgeable and certified guides wearing costumes. The project aims to preserve and publicize Dalmatian cultural heritage and create attractive 365 tourist offers in Splitsko\u2013Dalmatinska County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storytelling guides:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storytelling walk \u2013 Following the steps of Marko Mruli\u0107: Nata\u0161a Buli\u0107<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 A story about a revived historical personality – Bira (Elvira) Maruli\u0107: Gorana Gali\u0107<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Photo credits: Dalmatia \u2013 Storytelling destination, the archive of storytelling guides<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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