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Church · Kranj, Gorenjska
Church of St. Cantianus
14th-century Gothic church in Kranj’s old town, the city’s largest, with a tower whose viewpoint is 40 m high, open by appointment.
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About Church of St. Cantianus
The parish Church of Saint Cantianus and Companions (Cerkev sv. Kancijana in tovarišev) dominates the main square of Kranj’s old town. It is the city’s largest church and dates from the 14th century. The interior, with three naves of similar height, is an example of late-Gothic hall churches in the region, featuring ribbed vaults and frescoes.
The tower is open to visitors by appointment through the tourist information center. The viewpoint stands 40 meters high and shows the roofs of the promontory, the Kokra and Sava rivers and, on clear days, the Julian Alps and the Kamnik–Savinja Alps.
Next to the church is the ossuary, in an area where excavations uncovered very old graves. Part of the finds from the old town are exhibited at the Gorenjska Museum, in Khislstein Castle.
The square in front is the old town’s meeting point, with the town hall and bourgeois houses. From there you can reach Prešeren’s house and the tunnels’ entrance.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 20 to 30 minutes in the church; an additional 30 minutes to climb the tower.
Best time
Choose a clear day for the tower and visit the interior between Masses.
How to get there
It is in Kranj’s old town, next to Glavni trg square, about 1 km from the train station.
Tip
To climb the tower, arrange in advance with the tourist information center, which is on the same square. Bring a jacket if you plan to go up on windy days.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Church of St. Cantianus
Can you climb the bell tower of St. Cantianus Church?
Yes, by appointment at the tourist information center. The viewpoint is 40 meters high and offers views over the town, the rivers and the Alps.
How old is St. Cantianus Church?
From the 14th century. It is Kranj’s largest church and an example of the region’s late Gothic style.
Where is St. Cantianus Church located?
In Kranj’s old town, next to the main square, about 1 km from the train station. From there you can walk to Prešeren’s House and to the meeting point for the tunnel tours.