Archbishop's palace, Zagreb
Investor
Archdiocese of Zagreb
Category
Sacred architecture
The Archbishop's Palace in Zagreb, Kaptol 31, runs parallel to the Zagreb cathedral, and is located south of the Cathedral, while the Archbishop's spiritual table is perpendicular to the palace and extends east of the Cathedral. The Archbishop's Palace complex was built inside the ramparts that protected against the Turkish conquests. The building is a protected cultural property, and the first records of the buildings inside today's Archbishop's Palace date back to the 13th century.
After two devastating earthquakes in 2020, the building suffered significant damage to the structure, facade, staircase and roof. The rehabilitation and strengthening of the structure was carried out using new building materials that are compatible with existing, classic materials. The strengthening method is minimally invasive and enables the preservation of the original architectural characteristics in the exterior and interior of the building. The works satisfy the essential condition for the building, which is mechanical stability and resistance.