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Church of the Holy Cross, Nin

Nin, Croatia

History

A tiny 9th-century church, often called the smallest cathedral in the world, in the lagoon town of Nin. The old centre sits on an island reached by stone bridges; sandy beaches and salt pans are nearby.

Nearest town
Nin, Croatia
Category
History & culture
GPS
44.2417, 15.1822

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Campsites nearby

  • Ninska LagunaCampsite
    1 km from Church of the Holy Cross, Nin
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  • Camp PinetaCampsite
    7 km from Church of the Holy Cross, Nin · 30 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowed
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  • Camping MiočićCampsite
    11 km from Church of the Holy Cross, Nin
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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  • Premium Camping ZadarMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Church of the Holy Cross, Nin · 2,700 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Camp ŠibuljinaCampsite
    17 km from Church of the Holy Cross, Nin
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camp NavisCampsite
    17 km from Church of the Holy Cross, Nin
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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