shrine - rdhinmn

Croatia - 2013

menu, Zagreb

menu, Zagreb

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No, we didn't eat there...
statue, Ivan Meštrović Atelier

statue, Ivan Meštrović Atelier

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Unfortunately, closed by the time we finished our sponsored walking tour.
Croatia's parliament building

Croatia's parliament building

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and the side of St. Mark's
St. Mark's, Zagreb

St. Mark's, Zagreb

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St. Mark's interior - christening

St. Mark's interior - christening

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coat of arms - Triune Kingdom of Croatia, Slavonia and Dalmatia

coat of arms - Triune Kingdom of Croatia, Slavonia…

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The animal at bottom is a "kuna" or marten. Their pelts were used as money in medieval times, and the "dollar" currency in today's Croatia is the kuna.
poignant museum

poignant museum

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I'm sorry to say we didn't get to visit this one. Reputedly they have things like the axe that an ex-lover used to break up her ex's furniture... Anyone can bring in a relic of their own broken relationship and offer it, along with its story. It may go on display.
the rooftops of Zagreb Old Town

the rooftops of Zagreb Old Town

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Old Town street

Old Town street

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we have Croatia to thank for the necktie...

we have Croatia to thank for the necktie...

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shop in Zagreb Old Town
The Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb

The Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin…

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Constructed after the earthquake of 1880 out of some soft stone (sandstone? limestone?) is has been partially restored and there is more work to do to preserve it.
Dolac flower market, Zagreb

Dolac flower market, Zagreb

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Inside of the Cathedral

Inside of the Cathedral

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Zagreb
inside the Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb

inside the Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed…

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another view
stained glass

stained glass

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The Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb
inside the Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Zagreb

inside the Cathedral of Assumption of the Blessed…

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The inscription on the wall is written in Glagolitic script.
the Blessed Kardinal Alojzije Stepinac

the Blessed Kardinal Alojzije Stepinac

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Cathedral relief either partially or all by Meštrović
Cathedral facade - detail

Cathedral facade - detail

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