Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew in Kapitul

The Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew exhibits characteristic Romanesque features with rounded arches, robust walls, and a three-nave basilica layout near Knin.

Built in 1203 upon a former Benedictine monastery site, the cathedral served as the seat of Knin diocese until Ottoman threats forced relocation to Cazin.

The cathedral's stone tablet, discovered in 1885, contains inscriptions of Croatian kings Svetoslav Suronja and Stephen Držislav from the 10th century.

Archaeological remains of the cathedral, rediscovered in 2017, allow researchers to study the northern wall and frontage of this medieval structure.

Italian troops destroyed substantial parts of the cathedral during World War II, and the location later became a disposal area after the 1990s war.

Location: Knin

Architectural style: Romanesque art

GPS coordinates: 44.02843,16.20685

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:22