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Sibenik cathedral is not only a unique building in between cathedrals, she is also a unique building in between Christians churches in whole Europe.

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The world first time heard about the Sibenik cathedral in 1991, when the Yugoslavian army bombed the Cathedral from boats, which caused heavy damages to the building.

After the war the cathedral was renovated with help of foreign experts, by the renovation works, it was discovered how unique this cathedral actually is, the building is the first montage building in Europe, and it is build completely in stone without use of any other material, even the roof has been build with out the use of wood.

As the historical and architectural value of this monument became clear, the ministry of culture started action to put the cathedral of Sv. Jakov/ St. Jacob at UNESCO register of world heritage list. The approval is still in progress.

The Cathedral was built in the 15th century by the architect 1441. Juraj Matejev Dalmatinac. The Cathedral is original building combination of gothic and renaissance style, inside it is a unique example of some kind culmination of humanistic spirit and early renaissance art/paint directions.

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