The history of the stone gate is very interesting. It was founded in 1266. It was destroyed in 1645, 1674, 1706 and 1731. During the last great fire (in 1731), the stone gate was badly damaged but one painting remained intact - the Virgin Mary painting with the baby Jesus. The widow, Mudler, owner of the picture, built a prayer place inside the gate that still serves as a pilgrimage place called "Virgin and Child." The chapel is fenced by an impressive Baroque fence, built in 1778. The painter and the age of the painting are unknown, but according to the prevailing opinion among experts it is the work of a talented local artist. The painting on linen, about half a meter by half a meter. On the 200th anniversary of the rescue miracle of the picture, the image of Saint Mary on the painting was crowned with gold. Many years ago, the Virgin Mary of the Stone Gate became the most significant prayer site, where worshipers found kindness and hope, and lit candles as a symbol of gratitude or prayer. Many Zagreb citizens attended their prayers in this place. Even today, citizens of Zagreb stop here, light candles and pray for health, happiness, good fortune and love. On May 31, 1991, the 250th anniversary of the miracle, the Archbishop Cardinal Franjo Cohrique declared a picture of Mary of the Golden Gate as a shield of Zagreb. Translated with Google Translate
Zagreb is a wonderful city that blends the serenity of Eastern Europe with the beauty of the West. Impressive squares with small alleyways, magnificent buildings opposite picturesque peasant houses, landscapes occupying a view of ancient churches - Zagreb. We will tour the city between its main centers, climb the upper city, glitter in the divorce museum, go down through the famous stone gate to the old farmers' neighborhood, we can go to the popular cuisine, visit the cathedral of the city and finish the tour in the main square named after Joseph Jelacic. Translated with Google Translate
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