Rijeka Cathedral, Baroque cathedral in Rijeka, Croatia.
Rijeka Cathedral is a baroque structure with an octagonal design crowned by a grand dome, built starting in 1638. Its interior features marble altars and intricately carved wooden pews from that era of construction.
Construction began in 1638 under Jesuit architect G. Briano, following design principles from Venice's Santa Maria della Salute church. The building took over a century to complete with its interior decorations finished by the 1740s.
Inside stands a medieval wooden crucifix that has been venerated in this church for around 700 years. Visitors can see this sacred object that holds deep meaning for the local community.
The interior floors and surfaces can be slippery, so visitors should move carefully when walking through the space. The building gets warm in summer and quite cold in winter, so dress accordingly for your visit.
Near the main entrance sits a cannonball marked with Latin text referencing the Napoleonic Wars that touched Rijeka in 1813. This projectile stands as rare physical evidence of the military events that shaped the city during that era.
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