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Monastery · Skradin, Šibenik-Knin
Krka Monastery
An Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Archangel Michael, in a valley of the Krka River east of Kistanje, inside the national park. It was built over a Roman site, with ancient catacombs beneath the complex.
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About Krka Monastery
The Krka Monastery is an Orthodox religious center dedicated to the Archangel Michael, in a quiet stretch of the river valley about 3 km east of Kistanje. It is within Krka National Park.
The monastery has medieval origins and was erected over an earlier religious building. The complex was built on a Roman-era site, and there are ancient catacombs underneath.
The monastery includes a church, bell tower, cloister and monks’ living quarters, as well as a seminary. Visits show the church and part of the complex, always with respect for the religious life of the place.
From April to October the park organizes a boat trip from Roški slap of about two and a half hours, which passes the medieval fortresses of Trošenj and Nečven and includes half an hour at the monastery. It is also reachable by car via the Kistanje road.
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Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes at the monastery; the boat trip from Roški slap takes about 2.5 hours.
Best time
From April to October, when the park boat from Roški slap operates. Wear appropriate clothing to enter the church.
How to get there
By the Krka National Park boat from Roški slap or by car via the Kistanje road.
Tip
Combine the monastery with Roški slap on the same day: boat tickets are sold at the Roški slap entrance.
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Frequently asked questions about Krka Monastery
How do you get to the Krka monastery?
By the Krka National Park boat trip from Roški slap, from April to October, or by car via the Kistanje road.
To whom is the Krka monastery dedicated?
To the Archangel Michael. It is an Orthodox monastery within the national park area.
What is beneath the Krka monastery?
Roman-era catacombs, on top of which the complex was built.