Nin Old Town & Church of the Holy Cross
Nin i crkva sv. Križa
The ancient royal town of Croatia, located on a small island in a lagoon. Its 9th-century Church of the Holy Cross is known as the 'smallest cathedral in the world.'
Nin lies about 15 km north of Zadar. It is one of Croatia's oldest towns and was the religious center of the early Croatian kingdom. The old town is built on a small island in a lagoon and is accessed by two stone bridges. The Church of the Holy Cross, built in the 9th century, has a cruciform plan and is less than 8 meters long. Its windows are aligned to mark the winter and summer solstices and the spring and autumn equinoxes. The town also has a bronze statue of Bishop Grgur of Nin, and visitors believe that rubbing its big toe brings good luck. You can reach Nin by bus or car.
Opening hours
Open all day (church exterior)
Nearby sights
- Nin Salt Works
- Queen's Beach, Nin
- Greeting to the Sun
- Sea Organ
- Cathedral of St. Anastasia
- Church of St. Donatus
- Roman Forum
- Church of St. Chrysogonus