Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew in Kapitul

The Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew in Kapitul is a Romanesque church distinguished by rounded arches, thick stone walls, and a three-nave basilica design near Knin. Archaeological remains were uncovered in 2017, revealing the medieval structure's northern wall and front facade.

The cathedral was built in 1203 on the grounds of a former Benedictine monastery. It served as the seat of the Knin diocese until Ottoman threats prompted the relocation of religious authority to Cazin.

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

The site is now an archaeological area open for exploration. Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes as only foundations and wall remains are visible on the uneven ground.

A stone tablet found in 1885 bears inscriptions of 10th-century Croatian kings Svetoslav Suronja and Stephen Držislav. This discovery reveals the site's early royal connections.

Location: Knin

Architectural style: Romanesque art

GPS coordinates: 44.02843,16.20685

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44