Šibenik, Cathedral of St. Jacob

Completed phases of conservation in the interior of the St. Jacob’s Cathedral, as well as the finished conservation of stone sculpture Annunciation, wooden sculpture of St. Peter, and the painting of Our Lady of Tears will be presented during the European Year of Cultural Heritage.

Supervisors: Ana Škevin Mikulandra, Mate Roščić, Branko Pavazza, Bernard Štević

Cathedral of St. Jacob in Šibenik is one of the most important architectural achievements of the 15th and the 16th century in Croatia, registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

At the beginning of September 2012, Croatian Conservation Institute’s interdisciplinary team began research, conservation and documentation of stone sculptures in the presbytery and the main apse of Šibenik cathedral. In the following years, conservation was extended to the interior stone surface of the cathedral, with parallel interventions on cathedral’s inventory.  

Perennial comprehensive conservation is supported by the local community and conducted in cooperation with the Conservation Department in Šibenik, Expert Advisory Committee for the Renovation of St. Jacob’s Cathedral in Šibenik (appointed by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia), and the Diocese of Šibenik.

Presentation of completed phases of conservation in the interior of the St. Jacob’s Cathedral, as well as the finished conservation of stone sculpture Annunciation, wooden sculpture of St. Peter, and the painting of Our Lady of Tears will be held on Wednesday, 17th October 2018 at 15 o’clock in the Cathedral of St. Jacob in Šibenik.