Gregory of Nin (Grgur Ninski)
Split, Croatia
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Who is Gregory of Nin in Split Croatia?
Grgur Ninski (Gregory of Nin) was a Croatian bishop in the Middle Ages, traditionally linked with defending the use of the national language and the Glagolitic tradition in religious services. A popular attraction in Split, with thousands of people stopping to rub the statue's toe each year.
Who is the big toe in Split Croatia?
The 8.5-metre (28 ft) tall statue of Gregory of Nin by Ivan Meštrović in Split is a busy tourist site in the town, which the toe of the statue shows. Rubbing the statue's toe is said to bring good luck. The toe has been worn smooth and shiny as a result.