Zagreb Cathedral
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N 45° 48.874 E 015° 58.746
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Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Zagreb, Croatia.
Waymark Code: WM424Y
Location: Croatia
Date Posted: 06/26/2008
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This stamp commemorates 150 years of the Zagreb Archbishopric. On December 11, 1852 Pope Pius IX elevated the Zagreb Bishopric to the rank of archbishopric with his papal bulla Ubi primum placuit. At the same time he also proclaimed the Zagreb archbishopric to be the Metropolitan see of the Croatian and Slavonian provinces, with the suffragan bishoprics in Senj, Djakovo and Krizevci. The stamp shows Zagreb Cathedral.
Today's Zagreb Cathedral 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).
Stamp Issuing Country: Croatia
Date of Issue: 12/11/2002
Denomination: 2.80 HRK
Color: Multicolor
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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