Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Zagreb, Croatia
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N 45° 48.874 E 015° 58.746
33T E 576066 N 5073911
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Zagreb, Croatia.
Waymark Code: WM3Y9Z
Location: Croatia
Date Posted: 06/05/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member fellsmanhiker
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Today's Cathedral in Zagreb is built in neogothic style between 1880-1902 by Austrian architect Hermann Bollé. It is 77 meters long and 48.20 meters wide with two spires of 108 meters height.

Building of the first cathedral on this place was started in 1102. Building is completed in 1217 and then cathedral was built in romanic style. In 1242 Tatars invaded this region and the cathedral was destroyed. During 1254-1284 cathedral was rebuilt in gothic style. During the history there were many works on the cathedral. In 1880 earthquake destroyed cathedral. After that it is built in today's style (1880-1902).
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1902

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:30 AM

Street address of Church:
Kaptol 31
Zagreb, Croatia
10000

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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