Why visit
Why visit Nin — Croatia's Oldest Royal Town
A tiny sandy island connected to the mainland by two stone bridges, Nin was the seat of the first Croatian kings and bishops in the 9th century. The Church of the Holy Cross here is called the 'smallest cathedral in the world'..
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Estimated visit
Half a day
Best season
Year-round, most atmospheric April–October
Where
Nin, Croatia
Category
Old Town
History
A tiny sandy island connected to the mainland by two stone bridges, Nin was the seat of the first Croatian kings and bishops in the 9th century. The Church of the Holy Cross here is called the 'smallest cathedral in the world'.
“The town's medicinal peloid mud is still harvested from the surrounding lagoon and used in local spa treatments.”
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