Cathedral of Saint Tryphon
Katedrala Svetog Tripuna
A Romanesque Catholic cathedral consecrated in 1166. Its twin-bell-tower facade is Kotor's landmark, and its interior holds 14th-century frescoes and a treasury of relics.
St. Tryphon's Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Tryphon, the 3rd-century martyr and patron saint of Kotor. In 809, merchants from Kotor bought the saint's relics in Constantinople and built a church here. The present building was consecrated in 1166 and is one of the most important Romanesque buildings on the eastern Adriatic coast. Severe earthquakes in 1667 and 1979 caused major damage. After the 1667 quake, the two bell towers were rebuilt in the Baroque style, so the left and right towers differ slightly. Inside you can see three naves, fragments of 13th- and 14th-century Byzantine-style frescoes, and a 14th-century silver-gilt canopy above the high altar. The treasury on the upper floor holds relics of St. Tryphon, silver reliquaries, crosses and other church art. From the loggia upstairs you can look down on the cathedral square. It is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Kotor in Montenegro. Admission is about 5 euros (subject to change, so check on site). Around 3 February, the feast of St. Tryphon brings religious processions and the traditional Bokelj Navy dance (Kolo), which is listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
Opening hours
About 09:00–19:00 (shorter in winter; check on site)
Nearby sights
- Maritime Museum of Montenegro
- Kotor Old Town
- Church of Our Lady of Remedy
- Church of St. Luke, Kotor
- Cats Museum Kotor
- Church of St. Nicholas, Kotor
- St. John's Fortress & City Walls
- Kotor Serpentine Viewpoint