Zagreb - Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Katedrala Marijina Uznesenja

 
The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was formerly known as St Stephen's Cathedral. The twin Spires of the Cathedral are a landmark feature of Zagreb and the most famous structure in Zagreb. A cathedral has stood on this spot for hundreds of years. The first cathedral built here was destroyed by the Tartar invasion in the 13th century.

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The current structure was built in the later half of the 13th Century, although many alterations and renovations have been made since that time, changing the structure almost completely. Most recently, the earthquake of 1880 destroyed large sections of the Cathedral, including the dome and the bell tower.The reconstruction that proceeded after the quake maintained the original medieval design.

The Cathedral Treasury contains fine works of religious art, garments, and objects.
Address: Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Kaptol, Zagreb, Central Croatia , Croatia

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