Zagreb Cathedral

The Zagreb Cathedral on Kaptol is a Roman Catholic institution and no longer only the tallest constructing in Croatia but also the maximum monumental sacral constructing in Gothic style southeast of the Alps. It is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and to kings Saint Stephen and Saint Ladislaus. The cathedral is typically Gothic, as is its vestry, which is of notable architectural price. Its outstanding spires are taken into consideration to be landmarks as they are seen from maximum parts of the town.

In 1093 when King Ladislaus 1040 to 1095 moved the bishop's chair from Sisak to Zagreb, he proclaimed the prevailing church as a cathedral. Construction on the cathedral started out shortly after his death and changed into finished in 1217 and consecrated by means of king Andrew II of Hungary. The constructing changed into destroyed by means of the Mongols in 1242 however rebuilt via bishop Timotej 1263 to 1287 some years later. At the end of the 15th century, the Ottoman Empire invaded Croatia, triggering the development of fortification partitions across the cathedral, some of which might be nevertheless intact. In the 17th century, a fortified renaissance watchtower turned into erected on the south facet, and turned into used as a military observation factor, due to the Ottoman threat.