The Stone Gate (Croatian: Kamenita vrata) is a landmark in the Upper Town of Zagreb, Croatia built between 1242 and 1266.[citation needed] The southern and eastern walls of the shrine contain prayers carved into the marble.The Shrine is considered a holy place among Catholics in Zagreb, who often come to light candles [2] and pray to Mary at the location.[3] The Stone Gate is an important element of the historical romance novel Zlatarevo Zlato (The Goldsmith's Treasure), written by August Šenoa.[4][5] A small statue of one of the novel's main characters, Dora Krupić, is placed in the niche of the landmark.
