A Glagolitic inscription dates the fresco of the Living Cross in the Chapel of St Catherine to 1409. In Lindar, writing, painting and church architecture offer different ways to explore the history of the place. Cycle route 619 also passes the Lindar cemetery. You can choose from different themes for your visit: Glagolitic heritage and sacred art, or a cycling tour on a circular route from Pazin to Gračišće and back.
Glagolitic Traces and Frescoes
Glagolitic heritage has been preserved in several forms in Lindar. There are stone inscriptions in various churches, and Glagolitic graffiti can be found on church frescoes. The parish baptismal registers are also part of this heritage: they were kept in Glagolitic from 1590 to 1667. Stone, mural painting and parish registers represent different contexts in which the script was used.
The single-nave Gothic Chapel of St Catherine is located at the entrance to Lindar. Its fresco of the Living Cross bears the date 1409, given in a Glagolitic inscription. During the restoration of the frescoes, additional fragments were uncovered on the wall of the sanctuary, including a depiction of the Kiss of Judas. The chapel therefore features both a dated fresco and other wall paintings with a distinct subject.
Churches and Historical Milestones
The dates associated with Lindar’s churches refer to different things: the parish of St Mohor and Fortunat is mentioned in historical records in 1379; the parish church was built on the site of an older church in 1606. The mention of the parish and the construction date of the church are therefore two separate milestones in the history of the place.
The Church of St Sebastian was built in 1559 by Ivan Jedrejčić of Lindar. A bilingual inscription in two writing systems is set into its façade. Its features include a small wooden altar with a Baroque altarpiece and part of a mural depicting St Paul. The building’s history, façade inscription and furnishings offer different points of interest if you would like to explore churches not only by their age, but also by their inscriptions and works of art.
The Church of St Martin stands in the Lindar cemetery and is a Romanesque building from the 14th century. A Glagolitic tombstone inscription from 1588, commemorating the priest Matušić, has also been preserved there. By contrast, the fresco in the Chapel of St Catherine tells a story through a different medium and with a different date: the painting and tombstone inscription point to distinct examples of Glagolitic heritage.
Cycling on Circular Route 619
Official cycle route 619 runs as a circular route from Pazin to Gračišće and back, passing the Lindar cemetery. Since the Church of St Martin is also located there, you can connect details about the route with a specific historic site in Lindar. The circular route thus adds a cycling option to the themes of church architecture and Glagolitic heritage. Check route conditions and signage before setting out.
Plan Your Stay in Lindar
If you are considering Lindar as a travel destination, you can choose what to focus on: the churches bring together different architectural styles, frescoes and inscriptions, while cycle route 619 offers a circular route to include in your plans. If you are cycling, check the signage and conditions before setting out.
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