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Đakovačko-osječka nadbiskupija

Strossmayerov trg 6, 31400, Đakovo, Croatia

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Detailed Information

Place Types Church
Address Strossmayerov trg 6, 31400, Đakovo, Croatia
Coordinate 45.307038,18.4114195
Website http://djos.hr/
Rating 5
Compound Code 8C46+RH Đakovo, Croatia

Openning hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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JUZER KAPADIA (02/16/2020)

In medieval times this town was known by the name of Civitas Dyaco, and later as Castrum Dyaco. Late in the 13th century it became a bishopric, and its influence extended over most of Slavonia and Bosnia. Conquered and destroyed by the Turks in 1536, it became a Muslim entre and a mosque was built. After Turkish rule, the city was renovated. Only the mosque, at the end of the central avenue, was retained. It was converted into the parish church of All Saints (Svi Sveti) in the 18th century. The central square is dominated by the Cathedral of St Peter (Sv. etar), built between 1866 and 1882 by Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer; the project was the work of the Viennese architects Karl Rösner and Friedrich von Schmidt. The imposing façade is flanked by two 84-m (275- ft) belfries. The interior has frescoes by Maksimilijan and Ljudevit Seitz, sculptures by Ignazio Donegani and Tomas Vodcka and decorations by Giuseppe Voltolini from the 19th century. The crypt houses the tombs of the bishops Strossmayer and Ivan de Zela. Next to the church is the 18th-century Bishop’s Palace, which has an ornate Baroque doorway. The Festival of Embroidery of Ðakovo (Ðakovački Vezovi) is held at the beginning of July with displays of traditional local costumes, folk dancing and wine tasting.