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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... 

Remains of a Roman Temple

Remains of a Roman Temple, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  The town of Nin was one of the main settlements of the Liburnians until the arrival of the Roman conquerors, and since then the proud Municipium named Aenona. Aenona was rich town and one of the most important Roman towns in the eastern Adriatic. The Temple, remains of which... 

City Museum

City Museum, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  The City Museum is absolutely a must see, it is rich of archaeological findings throughout the history of the place and its surroundings. The set of findings leading visitors from the pre-historic times to Liburnian era, than Roman domination and finaly up to 6th century... 

Hotels  

Zaton Holiday Village

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Restaurants  

Konoba Kalalarga: Traditional Dalmatian food
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konoba Kalalarga

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.

Favorite Dish: I suggest you cheese from island of Pag and Dalmatian prosciutto for the first dish. As for second dish, do not missed traditional "pašticada" with gnocchi (njoki in croatian). Don't ask me for translation because am not able to do it, but trust to my suggestion bacause pašticada is delicious. Red wine goes along with this dish.
All included will cost you bellow 100 kunas.

Updated Sep 8, 2007

Address: Trg Kraljevac

Phone: 00385/91 2641678

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Transportation  

By Car: How Far/How Long...?
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Nin (Croatia)

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.

Updated Sep 14, 2009

Website: www.viamichelin.com

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Shopping  

souveniers: Local craftworks
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souvenier shop

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 shop offers nice souveniers made by the local craftsmen and very attractive postcards of the nearby salt-pan and Sabunike beach taken frim the air.

Updated Oct 7, 2007

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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  

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... 

The Church of St. Nicholaus

The Church of St. Nicholaus, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  According to the existing legend, seven Croatian kings were crowned in the town of Nin. After the coronation ceremony each king would go on horseback to the small church of St. Nicholaus and present himself to the people vowing to defend the homeland of Croatia.The church is... 

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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... 

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. 

Grgur Ninski

Grgur Ninski, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  Archbishop Grgur Ninski was chancellor of croatian royal court. In the 10th century he was the one who pleaded old Slavic to became liturgical language in the churches, as well as glagolitsa (old croatian alphabet) in scripts. The monumental sculpture, work and donation of... 

Salt - pan

Salt - pan, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  Most of the locals engaged in the agriculture or tourism, which are seasonals works. There exist no industry in the town of Nin or its close surroundings, except for the small salt-pan factory. There are number of huge salt-fileds right across the Upper Gate stone-bridge. 

It used to be inhabited by the nobles

It used to be inhabited by the nobles, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  Being royal town, with long and rich history, the city of Nin offers many cultural and historical monuments, lots of them exposed to the visitors when strrolling around. Those most significant are kept in the city nuseum which is worth of visiting. Be attentive when... 

Nin

Nin, Nin

 croisbeauty Says:  Nin is situated about 20km north of Zadar, it is small town but rich of history which goes back to pre-christian times. It was one of the main settlements of the Liburnians until the arrival of the Romans who named it Aenona. Nin has very important role in the history of... 

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