Historiske kirker og kapeller i Velebit

Historic Churches & Chapels

This collection features significant religious architecture ranging from the 9th-century Pre-Romanesque Church of the Holy Cross in Nin to the 18th-century mountain pilgrimage site of Krasno. The list highlights diverse heritage including medieval stone structures, Baroque parish churches, and modern memorial chapels across the Zadar and Lika-Senj regions, illustrating the architectural evolution and spiritual history of the Velebit coast and its hinterland.

Historic Churches & Chapels — Kort

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crkva svetog Karla Boromejskog

18th-century Baroque church in Karlobag, featuring a distinctive bell tower and interior artwork.

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Church of the Holy Cross

Ninth-century Pre-Romanesque structure known as the smallest cathedral in the world. Its cruciform design functions as a solar calendar, with light patterns marking the equinoxes and solstices.

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Church of St. Nicholas

The Church of St. Nicholas is a late 11th or early 12th century Pre-Romanesque style Roman Catholic church located in the field of Prahulje,…

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Kapelica Blažene Djevice Marije od sedam žalosti

Small 18th-century chapel situated in Karlobag, dedicated to Our Lady of Seven Sorrows.

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crkva svetog Ivana Krstitelja

Parish church located in the Smiljan region, serving as a local site of worship with regional heritage significance.

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Sv. Ambroza

Romanesque-Gothic church from the 13th century located near the upper town gate of Nin.

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Župna crkva sv. Anselma

Former cathedral of the Diocese of Nin, originally dating to the 6th century. The current structure reflects 18th-century reconstructions and houses a treasury of gold and silver.

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Crkva Preobraženja Gospodnjeg

Ruins of an Orthodox church located in Mutilić, representing the region's historical religious landscape.

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Kapelica Damira Tomljanovića

Modern memorial chapel located at Tulove Grede on Velebit, dedicated to a Croatian commander from the Homeland War.

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Crkva Gospe od Krasna

Significant 18th-century pilgrimage church on Velebit, noted for its painted wooden coffered ceiling depicting scenes from the life of Mary and various saints.

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