i The Krka Monastery is a 16th-century Serbian Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Archangel Michael, located near the river Krka, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) east of Kistanje, in central Dalmatia, Croatia. It is the best-known monastery of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Croatia, and it is officially protected as part of the Krka National Park. It was established around 1577 or later on the grounds of a previous Gothic-Romanesque style Catholic church.
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i How to get to Krka monastery
Nearest airports
- ZADZadar AirportZadar53 km
- SPUSplit Saint Jerome AirportSplit53 km
- BWKBrač AirportGornji Humac94 km
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Weather & best time to visit
July–September
Nearby attractions
Church of Our Lady of Health
church in Kistanje, Croatia
i Roški Waterfall
waterfall of Krka river in Croatia
Brljansko Jezero
lake in Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia
i Burnum
Roman military site in Croatia
Bilušića buk
waterfall on the Krka River in Krka National Park in Croatia
i Krka National Park
national park from the approximately 45 kilometer long section of the Krka river between Knin and Skradin and the lower reaches of the tributary Čikolain in Croatia
i Visovac Lake
lake in the Krka river in Croatia
Varvaria
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Krka monastery?
Krka monastery is near Kistanje, Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia.
How far is Krka monastery from Kistanje?
About 3 km in a straight line.
When is the best time to visit Krka monastery?
The weather is best in July–September.
Which airport is closest to Krka monastery?
Zadar Airport (ZAD), about 53 km away.
How old is Krka monastery?
It dates from 1301.