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Porta di Pietra (Kamenita Vrata) (Zagreb, Croatia): Tours & Tickets
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I was looking for Stonegate, and came across this chapel/place of warship. Very solemn, and simple, and spiritual. The gate, his self, was somewhat underwhelming, but has historical significance.
The history of the fire & the apparition of The Virgin Mary who was credited with saving the gateway following the fires of 1731 ( ... I think that detail is correct) still holds a place for Thanksgiving. The Archway is a chapel or shrine which is actively used at all times. The…
This Stone Gate (Archway) is one of the four original entries into walled Lower Town and still in use. It is believed that when a disastrous fire in 1731 destroyed the town, a vision of Virgin Mary was seen the burnt Ash at this entry. The Gate was reconstructed in 1760 and…
Well I do know the miraculous story behind the paintings in the small chapel in the gate, but that's not the thing that interests me the most. I just like making a stop here to watch how people behave walking through, stopping for a short prayer or laying some flowers. The place…
The story behind this sacred place is unbelievable. Lots of people praying and is a tribute to the power of prayer. A must is to read the history of why it is so reverend though. quite beautiful
