Celje Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Celje, Slovenia.
Celje Cathedral is a Gothic structure featuring three aisles, a flat ceiling, and rib vaulting added in the 14th century. The interior displays numerous medieval gravestones on its walls and preserves 15th-century frescoes depicting Biblical scenes.
The cathedral was built in 1306 on the site of an earlier Romanesque basilica and received its rib vaulting in 1379. Further modifications continued through the 16th century as the structure took its current form.
The Mater Dolorosa chapel dominates the interior with its carved wooden Pietà, one of the cathedral's most important artworks. Visitors can sense the emotional depth of medieval devotion expressed through this sculpture.
Visitors should check regular opening hours and can join guided tours for better understanding of the details. The medieval gravestones on both interior and exterior walls are easily accessible and worth examining closely.
The presbytery preserves the monument of Bishop Hermann von Cilli, who died in 1421 after consecrating the Mater Dolorosa chapel. This high-ranking church official connects the cathedral's history to important ecclesiastical circles of his era.
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