Zagreb Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Kaptol, Croatia
Zagreb Cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and to Saints Stephen and Ladislaus, stands in Kaptol with a broad pale facade, a central gabled porch over a pointed-arch portal, and a rose window above it. Two towers flank the front: the left one is openwork with an octagonal upper section and a clock, while the right is wrapped in a flat rectangular scaffold. A row of small arcaded niches sits above the portal, and a brown sign on the left reads "BOGOSLOVNO PROSTOR KATEDRALE ZAGREBAČKE".
The original structure dates to the 13th century and was reshaped in the neo-Gothic style after an earthquake in 1880. Hermann Bollé oversaw the restoration, creating the current silhouette with its tall towers.
This place of worship bears the name of the Assumption of Mary and serves as the seat of the archbishop. The faithful gather here for Mass and major religious celebrations, while visitors come to see the sacred interior and its artistic elements.
The building is currently closed for extensive work following earthquake damage and is surrounded by scaffolding on the outside. Visitors can view the facade and the square in front from the street, but entry is not possible for now.
The two spires are not identical: the left one keeps its openwork octagonal upper section and clock, while the right one is wrapped in a flat rectangular scaffold with printed screens showing Gothic window designs. A brown sign by the facade reads "BOGOSLOVNO PROSTOR KATEDRALE ZAGREBAČKE".
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