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Monasteries in Croatia

Historic monasteries in remarkable settings — from cliff-top retreats to UNESCO-listed abbeys.

18 places Best months: May–September

Croatia has 18 monasteries on our list, mostly in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Zadar County, and Split-Dalmatia County. Best months: May–September.

Monasteries

Monasteries in Croatia

Best monthsMay–SeptemberMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).
Franciscan Church and Monastery i
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Franciscan Church and Monastery

Church building in Dubrovnik, Croatia

0.1 km from Dubrovnik
Krka monastery i
2

Krka monastery

Geographical object

3 km from Kistanje
Blaca i
3

Blaca

Former hermitage on Brač, Croatia

25 km from Split
Krupa monastery i

Krupa monastery

Serbian Orthodox monastery in Croatia

12 km from Gračac
Gomirje Monastery i

Gomirje Monastery

Monastery in Croatia

13 km from Ogulin
St. Mary's Church i

St. Mary's Church

0.1 km from Zadar
Lepavina Monastery i

Lepavina Monastery

Monastery

14 km from Koprivnica
Dragović monastery i

Dragović monastery

Monastery

21 km from Sinj
St. Claire's convent i

St. Claire's convent

0.2 km from Dubrovnik
Dominican Church and Monastery in Dubrovnik i

Dominican Church and Monastery in Dubrovnik

Church building in Dubrovnik, Croatia

0.2 km from Dubrovnik
Our Lady of Angels i

Our Lady of Angels

Monastery

2.5 km from Korčula
St. Anna monastery i

St. Anna monastery

7.6 km from Daruvar
Ćokovac monastery i

Ćokovac monastery

4.2 km from Biograd na Moru
Pakra Monastery i

Pakra Monastery

9.6 km from Daruvar
Orahovica Monastery i

Orahovica Monastery

Serbian Orthodox monastery in Croatia

4.6 km from Orahovica
Jasenovac Monastery i

Jasenovac Monastery

Church in Croatia

9.2 km from Novska
Sveta Jelena i

Sveta Jelena

2.5 km from Čakovec
Monastery of St. Francis in Zagreb i

Monastery of St. Francis in Zagreb

Church and monastery in Zagreb, Croatia

0.2 km from Zagreb

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Dubrovnik Dubrovnik-Neretva County · 3 places
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Daruvar Bjelovar-Bilogora County · 2 places
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Kistanje Šibenik-Knin County · 1 places
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Split Split-Dalmatia County · 1 places
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Gračac Zadar County · 1 places
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Ogulin Karlovac County · 1 places
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Zadar Zadar County · 1 places
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Koprivnica Koprivnica-Križevci County · 1 places
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Frequently asked questions

How many monasteries are there in Croatia?

Atlas of Seasons lists 18 notable monasteries in Croatia.

What are the best monasteries in Croatia?

The best-known are Franciscan Church and Monastery, Krka monastery, and Blaca.

When is the best time for monasteries in Croatia?

May–September.

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