City of Split Heritage Journal, No. 35, 2009.
Review article
MATEJUŠKA
Edo Šegvić
; Prostor - Split
Abstract
The location and the historic importance of Matejuška for the city of Split is discussed in this paper. Matejuška is a small cove situated in the norht-west part of the Split harbour. The cove was formed between two reefs descending from the slopes of the Marjan hill towards the east. For a long time the cove has shielded fishermen’s boats against wind and waves.Despite the development and expansion of the city, Matejuška has preserved its traditions and held a special place in the hearts of the citizens of Split.
This paper also analyzes all the activities, reconstructions and building plans that were carried out in Matejuška over the last two centuries. The particular attention is given to the activities carried out in the last ten years that resulted in the final reconstruction of the area.
The sequence of events that eventually led to the final appearance of the area, is presented in the paper, as follows: failed tenders, conceptual plans, a conceptual design study and a reconstruction study of the area. The particular attention is given to the recent reconstruction work and various related issues. The entire area of Matejuška, from Tomića stine, Trumbićeva obala, the cove, the park, to the big and small pier, has been recently reconstructed. The surface of the entire area is 4,700 m2. In a smaller part of the area a small harbour for fishing boats and all related sport fishing
activities is situated. Swimming and sport fishing club Lubin has been on this location since 1948. The remaining part belongs to the city of Split.
The newly constructed plateau on the south side of the big pier, with the surface of 1,220 m2, is located in the very heart of the city harbour. The plateau offers a spectacular view of the city: the Split Riva, Diocletian’s Palace and the bell tower of the Cathedral of St. Duje, the patron saint of Split. It is designed to be a multi-purpose public area.
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66036
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Publication date:
26.11.2009.
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