Knin

Knin is a historical town in the ?ibenik-Knin county of Croatia, located near the source of the river Krka at {{coor dms|44|02|18|N|16|11|59|E|}}, in the Dalmatian hinterland, on the railroad Zagreb–Split.

Heritage

In Knin area there are plenty of cultural, historical and natural monuments.

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The huge medieval fortress Spas (from 10th century dominates the centre of town, its present aspect dates back to the beginning of the 18th century. This is one of the largest fortification buildings in Dalmatia. It is divided into the upper, medium and lower town, connected by drawbridges.

Related Topics:
Spas - 10th century

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Recently discovered Roman town Burnum is 18 km far from Knin in direction Kistanje. There are the remainings of the biggest amphitheater in Dalmatia build 77 BC, during the rule of Vespasian which could host 8000 people.

Related Topics:
77 BC - Vespasian

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Nearby villages Biskupija and Kapitul are extremely interesting archeological sites from 10th century where the many remainings of the medieval Croatian culture are found: churches, graves, decorations, epigraphs...

Related Topics:
Biskupija - Kapitul - 10th century

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In the near of Knin is the source of the river Krka (Kr?i?) and in the direction ?ibenik the Krka National Park.

Related Topics:
Krka - ?ibenik

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