Cross in Maksimir - Zagreb, Croatia
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WayExplorer
N 45° 49.284 E 016° 01.418
33T E 579516 N 5074713
Cross on the corner of Maksimir street and Faculty estate in Zagreb, Croatia.
Waymark Code: WM3ZH4
Location: Croatia
Date Posted: 06/11/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Chris777
Views: 15

This cross is located in the part of Zagreb called Maksimir, on the corner of Maksimir street and Faculty estate, at the end of Druid's grove, just next to the Zagreb Zoo. The cross is placed on a high pedestal. The cross is made of stone, and the sculpture of crucified Christ is made of cast iron. At the top of the cross stands I.N.R.I. On the pedestal of the cross a Latin text is carved in:

CRUX FIDELIS INTER OMNES
ARBOR UNA NOBILIS
NULLA SILVA TALEM
PROFERI FRONDE FLORE GERMINE
ANNO REP. SAL. MDCCCXLVII
Type of cross: Latin cross

Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...)

Characteristics of this cross:
Cross made of stone with crucified Christ from 1847.


Describe the location:
The cross is located on the south east corner of Maksimir park, just next to the Zagreb Zoo.


Year of manufacture: 01/01/1847

Is this cross commemorative ?: Not listed

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