Cathedral of Zagreb

"Zagreb Cathedral, located in the Kaptol district of Croatia's capital, is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary, Saints Stephen, and Ladislaus of Hungary. It is the tallest building in Croatia and the most monumental Gothic sacred structure southeast of the Alps. The cathedral, originally established in 1093, showcases typical Gothic architecture, including its highly valued sacristy. Major reconstruction was needed after an 1880 earthquake, which saw the redesign of its facade by Austrian architect Hermann Bollé and the addition of its notable 105-meter-tall bell towers. The cathedral's history dates back to 1093 when the first stone was laid. By 1094, King Ladislaus had founded the Archdiocese of Zagreb and constructed a simple Romanesque church, which was later expanded. The structure faced numerous challenges, including destruction by fire during the 1242 Tatar invasion and further damage during the late 14th and early 15th centuries. Reconstruction efforts included significant Gothic additions and renovations, notably by Bishop Eberhard and subsequent bishops, who engaged renowned European artisans and responded to further destruction by fire and military attacks. In the mid-16th century, the cathedral was rebuilt in Gothic style, with new decorative elements added by Bishop Osvald Thuz. The 19th century saw extensive renovations under architect Hermann Bollé after an 1880 earthquake severely damaged the building. Bollé’s work, completed by 1902, integrated the interior more cohesively and minimized the clutter from previous renovations. The cathedral’s grandeur was highlighted when the wooden scaffolding was removed, revealing its impressive size and beauty, enhanced by the sound of its bells resonating throughout the city."

"Croatia's national cathedral. It's beautiful! It's had extensive restoration work in the past few decades, most recently from damage from the 2020 earthquake. "

"you kind of can't miss it, I didn't go in it was close for renovations but would, it seems that Zagreb is spending money after the earthquake"