The Miraculous Icon of the Virgin in the Stone Gate

The evocative interior of the chapel in Zagreb Stone Gate, where faithful pray before the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. According to legend, this image of Madonna and Child was the only object to survive intact the devastating fire of 1731 that destroyed much of the upper town. The gilded Baroque frame surrounds the sacred icon illuminated by votive candles, while ex-votos and commemorative plaques cover the passage walls. Light filtering through the arch creates a mystical atmosphere where pilgrims and tourists pause in contemplation in this unique sanctuary.

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