Catholic Church, Zalău

The Catholic Church (Romanian: Biserica Catolică; Hungarian: Katolikus templom) is a church in Zalău, Romania. In 1241 the Roman Catholic Church dedicated to the Holy Cross was demolished during the Mongol invasion of Europe, which was rebuilt in 1246 by Transylvanian bishopric. In 1527 reformation reached Zilah (Zalău) and the Catholic Church lost its property in 1542. The foundation stone of the present church was laid down in 1878, and the constructions, that was carried out by the plans of István Jenei, took 4 years to finish.

Catholic Church, Zalău

The Catholic Church (Romanian: Biserica Catolică; Hungarian: Katolikus templom) is a church in Zalău, Romania. In 1241 the Roman Catholic Church dedicated to the Holy Cross was demolished during the Mongol invasion of Europe, which was rebuilt in 1246 by Transylvanian bishopric. In 1527 reformation reached Zilah (Zalău) and the Catholic Church lost its property in 1542. The foundation stone of the present church was laid down in 1878, and the constructions, that was carried out by the plans of István Jenei, took 4 years to finish.