The church contains 3.5 million red bricks used to achieve its signature neo-Gothic aesthetic.
At 90 meters, the spire is the tallest structure in the Slavonia region.
It was built upon the site of a smaller, older parish church that was demolished to make room for the larger structure.
During the 1991-1992 shelling of Osijek, the church's tower and roof suffered severe structural damage, later repaired between 1993 and 2004.
The interior contains a series of frescoes painted by the artist Mirko Rački in the early 20th century.
The church was officially elevated to co-cathedral status in 2008.
The Co-Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul is a 19th-century Neo-Gothic church in Osijek, Croatia, distinguished by its 90-meter-tall spire. Constructed between 1894 and 1898 under the direction of Bishop Josip Juraj Strossmayer, the building utilizes approximately 3.5 million red bricks in its facade. The design was inspired by the Austrian architect Franz Langenberg, who specialized in the Gothic Revival style. Its interior houses significant wood carvings, stained glass windows, and altars crafted by various European artisans. The church serves as a co-cathedral for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Đakovo-Osijek. During the Croatian War of Independence in the early 1990s, the structure sustained significant damage, including over 100 shell hits, necessitating extensive postwar restoration. It remains the tallest building in the city and a primary landmark of the lower town center.
The pedestrian square directly facing the main entrance, which allows for capturing the full height of the spire.
Walk around the perimeter to view the intricate gargoyles and brickwork detail often missed from the front.
The square in front of the cathedral is a central meeting point for local markets and city festivals.
Climb the stairs if tours to the belfry are available during your visit for a panoramic view of Osijek.
Taking flash photography during ongoing religious services or ceremonies.
Maintain silence, remove hats, and ensure shoulders and knees are covered as this is an active place of worship.
