Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Croatia
Zadar County

Church of the Holy Cross (Crkva Sv. Križa), Nin

Discover
Places to see
Croatia
Zadar County

Church of the Holy Cross (Crkva Sv. Križa), Nin

Highlight • Religious Site

Church of the Holy Cross (Crkva Sv. Križa), Nin

Recommended by 76 hikers out of 77

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Church of the Holy Cross (Crkva Sv. Križa), Nin

    4.9

    (12)

    97

    hikers

    1. Nin City Gate – Roman House with Mosaic loop from Nin

    2.43km

    00:37

    10m

    10m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Easy

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    Tips

    August 12, 2021

    Church of St. The Cross, called the smallest cathedral in the world, is the most valuable preserved monument of old Croatian church architecture and one of the symbols of Nin. The position and beauty dominate the space in which it is located. It was built in the 9th century, in the period of early Christianity. It is the only sacral building in Nin that has remained intact since its construction until today. It is 7.80 m long, 7.60 m wide, 8.20 m high (internal dimensions) and the thickness of the walls is 57 cm. It was built on the remains of ancient houses whose remains are still visible today. In the time of Croatian rulers, it served as the court chapel of the nearby duke's court. Many medieval graves have been discovered around the church.

    Thanks to the position of the windows and the angle of incidence of the light, the church is a kind of calendar, so the exact date of the solstice and equinox can be determined by the sun's rays, which is the starting point for an interesting event of the Festival of Sun and Light.

    Fascinated by its beauty, the famous English architect Thomas Jackson called it the smallest cathedral in the world.

    Translated by Google •

      September 8, 2021

      We were just there😊, there is also the fact of light irradiation on Krk in Baska 😉

      Translated by Google •

        August 30, 2024

        Totally cute. However, there are no seats or decorations inside.

        Translated by Google •

          In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

          Sign up for free

          Details

          Informations

          Elevation 50 m

          Weather

          Powered by AerisWeather

          Today

          Sunday 26 October

          19°C

          14°C

          100 %

          If you start your activity now...

          Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

          Most visited during

          January

          February

          March

          April

          May

          June

          July

          August

          September

          October

          November

          December

          Loading

          Location: Zadar County, Croatia

          Other Popular Places to Check Out

          Roman Temple Ruins of Nin

          Explore
          RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
          Download the app
          Follow Us on Socials

          © komoot GmbH

          Privacy Policy