Al Michaels, who famously said that line during the 1980 Olympics, might be interested in the story of this structure.
The Stone Gate dates back to 1250 or so, before the city was even called Zagreb. It was surrounded by walls, and people had to enter through one of five gates. This is the one that is still around. But that's not the miracle.
We have to wait until 1731 for that. Big cities in those days usually had problems with fire, and Zagreb was no exception. Most of the city went up in flames during that particular event. However, much to everyone's surprise, a painting of the Virgin Mary and child survived the fire. It became known as the Miracle of 1731.
There's a passageway there now, and it hosts a small open chapel. Some of the locals like to carry a lighted candle through the gate. The structure almost bit the dust about 100 years ago, but the Brethren of the Croatian Dragon figured out a way to save it. Nice work, group.
The plaques on the walls express messages of thanks for answered prayers. Let's go for a walk:
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