NATURAL BUILDING STONE IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF THE ZAGREB CATHEDRAL

Natural stone has been used since the dawn of civilization as a construction material for buildings that are historical and cultural monuments. The Zagreb Cathedral is an example such building data regarding extraction its reconstruction scientifically underestimated. Based on review previously published literature investigation current state sites where was quarried, this paper presents systematic overview challenges will be faced in restoration after 2020 earthquakes. autochthonous varieties Cathedral, namely lithothamnium limestone, litavac, calcareous sandstone, vinicite were determined. description locations they quarried emphasized, suitability these re-quarrying blocks during earthquake investigated. In addition, renovated meantime with travertine imported from Italy, which, although it not domestic origin, represents integral part whose characteristics must taken into account planning Cathedral. To preserve memory quarrying area, emphasis given to importance preserving showing old visual representations quarries.