Nin Travel Guide

  Nin (Croatia)
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  • Nin (Croatia)
      Nin (Croatia)
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  • Church of St. Nicolaus (Nin, Croatia)
      Church of St. Nicolaus (Nin, Croatia)
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  • Church St. Cross (Nin, Croatia)
      Church St. Cross (Nin, Croatia)
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  • Church St. Cross (Nin, Croatia)
      Church St. Cross (Nin, Croatia)
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  • The Lower City Gate (Nin, Croatia)
      The Lower City Gate (Nin, Croatia)
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More Roman remains

More Roman remains, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  The town of Nin have been settled 10000 years ago, while the present day town on the islet developed 3000 years ago. It used to be one of the biggest commercial port on the eastern side of the Adriatic, during rules of the Liburnians. At that times the town had 40.000... 

The church of St. Ambroz

The church of St. Ambroz, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  Next to the Upper Gate (Gornja Vrata grada) we found small stone made church dedicated to St. Ambroz, one of the saint patrons of Nin. This one nave church is 13th century construction built in Romanesque-Ghotic style. The church of St. Ambroz belonged at first to the... 

Knez Branimir

Knez Branimir, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  Knez is Croatian name for the prince, Branimir was ruler of Dalmatian Croatia from 879 up to 892 when he died. He was brought to the throne of Croatia by the Anti-Byzantine coalition under the Roman Pope. Branimir was recognized by Pope John VIII as the Duke of the Croats -... 

The Church of St. Anselmo

The Church of St. Anselmo, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  In the 9th century the royal town of Nin became the seat of the first Croatian bishop, and according to legend it was Saint Anselmo. This parisch church, a former cathedral, has very long construction and renovations history spanning the 6th to the 18th centuries. The side... 

The Church's treasury

The Church's treasury, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  Such a small churches in such a small towns as Nin is usually are very modest in its interiors. The church of St. Anselmo, however, preserves some very valuable artefacts from the passed times which tell us that it used to have more important role then it has today. The town... 

Donja gradska vrata/The Lower City Gate

Donja gradska vrata/The Lower City Gate, Nin

 Redang Says:  Between 16th and 18th centuries. 

Nadžupna Sv. Anselma/Church of St. Anselm

Nadžupna Sv. Anselma/Church of St. Anselm, Nin

 Redang Says:  From the 18th century with a romanesque Bell Tower. 

Crkva Sv. Križa/Church St. Cross

Crkva Sv. Križa/Church St. Cross, Nin

 Redang Says:  The Church St. Cross from the 9th century, is called "the smallest cathedral in the world". 

Interior of The Archbishop church of St. Anselmo

Interior of The Archbishop church of St. Anselmo, Nin

 Vanity666 Says:  Few pictures from the richly decorated church interior 

A boat

A boat, Nin

 Vanity666 Says:  A smaller replica of an ancient fishing boat that was emerged from the sea bottom. 

Hotels  

Zaton Holiday Village

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Restaurants  

Konoba Kalalarga: Traditional Dalmatian food

Konoba Kalalarga: Traditional Dalmatian food, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  Konoba Kalalarga is located on the main city square called Trg Kraljevac. The interior is decorated in a traditional Dalmatian style, stoned walls and wooden furniture. The whole interior is decorated with toolls which used to served for agriculture or in the kitchen. I... 

Transportation  

By Car: How Far/How Long...?

By Car: How Far/How Long...?, Nin

 Redang Says:  Some road distances to Nin from:- Zadar: 13 kms.- Ljubljana (Slovenia): 435 kms.- Paris (France): 1.640 kms.- Vilna (Lithuania): 1.792 kms.- Madrid (Spain): 2.362 kms.The website doesn't consider Nin, so, check the distances from/to Zadar. 

Shopping  

souveniers: Local craftworks

souveniers: Local craftworks, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  There is small but very cute souvenier shop on the main square, can't be missed. In front of it stands fisherman boat and of top of it there is a small organ which equally attract both childern and their parents. If pressing one of the keys lovely melody starts playing.The... 

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Local Customs  

Baroque House

Baroque House, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  Nice complex of Baroque houses stands right across the church of Saint Cross. It is art gallery today but unfortunatelly closed for the visitors by the time of my visiting. It is called Baroque house but I haven't seen much of typical Baroque decorations on the house. 

stone houses

stone houses, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  This beautiful complex of stone-houses is situated right opposite to the church of Saint Cross. The complex represent very characteristic Dalmatian style of building stone houses, rough stone blocks, not many windows on the walls and rooft made of red coloured tile. One part... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Crkva Sv. Nikola/Church of St. Nicolaus

Crkva Sv. Nikola/Church of St. Nicolaus, Nin

 Redang Says:  From the 10th century.Where is it?: On the road to Zaton. 

Sabunike

Sabunike, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  Sabunike is small tourist locality situated in between the city of Nin and the island of Vir. Its name is obviously derivated from Latin, sabbia which means sand. There is long sandy beach in shallow coves which makes it ideal place for a family vacations. Nearby the beach... 

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Characteristic boat from Nin

Characteristic boat from Nin, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  Right next to the bridge and the Upper Gate there is a small boat floating in the sae water. It is remake of ancient type of boat which is known under the name of Condura Croatica. The two of such a boats, from the 11th century, and still very well preserved can be seen it... 

General Info

General Info, Nin

 Redang Says:  * Tourist OfficeTrg brace Radica 3 23232 Nin- Tel.: (+385) 23 264 280; (+385) 23 265 247 - Fax: (+385) 23 265 247- E. mail: tzg-nina@zd.t-com.hr- Internet: www.nin.hr 

The Weather in Nin

The Weather in Nin, Nin

 Redang Says:  Due to Nin belongs to the same area, I have added the weather in Zadar with One and Two links. 

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 Entrance to the island part of the Nin, the old part. Beautiful stone gate with the Nin symbol carved on the arch. 

 

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Nin, hidden jewel nearby Zadar

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 Have to keep my promice and finaly finish this page which is dedicated to my dear friend Anne (Vter Willy Wonka), actually to her mother who was born in Nin and now lives in far place called... 

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Nin

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 Nin, a coastal town in the southern part of the Nin Bay on the Zdrijac peninsula, 17 km north of Zadar. It developed on a low alluvial peninsula, which was converted into an islet by a canal dug in...... 

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Nin

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 Nin is a tiny village some 14 kms. north of Zadar. It has interesting spots although not too many I must admit, but I was happy to visit the village on my way to Zadar. The village itself could be... 

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Nin - Hystoric Croatia town

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 If you are passing near Nin, you have to stop to see this small hystoric town.It is settled on small island conected with two bridges, on one side is lagoon, and on the other side is old factory of...... 

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