Zagreb Cathedral

Infobox church
name = Zagreb Cathedral
fullname = Zagrebačka katedrala
color =

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imagesize = 250px
caption = Zagreb Cathedral
denomination = Catholic
architect = Hermann Bollé
style = Neo-Gothic
constructed_date = 1906
bishop = Josip Bozanić
country = flag|Croatia
website = [http://www.glas-koncila.hr/katedrala.html Zagrebačka katedrala]

Zagreb Cathedral on Kaptol is probably the most famous building in Zagreb, as its spires can be seen from many locations in the city. The building of the cathedral started in 11th century (1093), but was razed to the grounds by the tatars in 1242. At the end of the 15th century, the Turks invaded Bosnia and Croatia, triggering the construction of a renaissance fortification wall around the cathedral. Few of these fortifications are still intact.

In the 17th century, a fortified renaissance watchtower was erected on the south side, and was used as a military observation point, because of the Turkish threat.

In 1880, the cathedral was severely damaged in an earthquake. The main nave collapsed and the tower was damaged beyond repair. The restoration of the cathedral in the neogothic style was made by Hermann Bollé, bringing the cathedral to its present form. As part of that restoration, two spires of 105 m height were raised on the western side, both of which are in the process of being restored during a massive general restoration of the cathedral.

ee also

*History of Zagreb
*History of Croatia
*St. Mark's Church
*Kaptol
*Gradec
*Ban Jelačić Square

Views of the cathedral

External links

* [http://www.glas-koncila.hr/katedrala.html Zagrebačka katedrala] hr icon