Rab - Cathedral of St Mary the Great Katedrala Sv Marija Velika

The Cathedral of St Mary the Great (Katedrala Sv Marija Velika) in Rab is actually only a church, having lost its status as a cathedral in the early 1800s. However, it is still generally referred to as the cathedral. The Cathedral of St Mary the Great was built in the 12th Century, and is said to have been consecrated by Pope Alexander III. It is a Romanesque style church with bands of pink and white stone, and rows of blind arches which lead out from the main portal.

A dramatic artwork by Petar Trogiranain from the early 16th Century, of Mary holding the body of Christ, rests above the main portal.

Near the Church of St Mary the Great is the highest bell tower in Rab. The Great Bell Tower (Veli Zvonik, was built in the 13th Century and stands 70m / 226ft high. There are great views from the top and visitors are permit to climb the tower.