Đakovo Cathedral

The Romanesque Revival cathedral presents two symmetrical towers rising to 84 meters and features a red brick exterior with ornate decorative elements.

Construction of the cathedral began in 1866 under Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer and required 16 years to complete both structural work and interior decoration.

The interior walls display extensive fresco paintings depicting Old Testament scenes in the nave and representations of Saint Peter in the chancel area.

The cathedral occupies a central position in Đakovo, with guided tours available daily and regular mass services conducted throughout the week.

German and Italian artists Alexander Maximilian and Lodovico Seitz created the interior artwork based on drawings by Friedrich Overbeck from the Nazarene movement.

Location: Đakovo

Inception: 1866

Architects: Carl Roesner, Friedrich von Schmidt

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Elevation above the sea: 111 m

Made from material: brick

Address: Trg Josipa Juraja Strossmayera 6, 31400 Đakovo 31400 31400

Website: http://biskupijadjs.hr/index.php

GPS coordinates: 45.30763,18.41092

Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:31