Church
St. Tryphon Cathedral
50 locals recommend,
Location
Kotor, Kotor Municipality
Tips from locals
For those who love sacred art and sacred relics , St. Tryphon Catedral museum is perfect place to see hundreds of years old paintings , books , jewelry , robes and much more .
The most famous is the Cathedral of St. Tryphon. Although it was built on the foundations of an older church from IX dedicated to the new patron saint of the city, Sv. Tryphon, the year 1166 is considered the year of consecration of the altar of the present Romanesque cathedral. Although this building has suffered significant damage in four major earthquakes, it has existed for almost nine centuries.
The most famous is the Cathedral of St. Tryphon. Although it was built on the foundations of an older church from IX dedicated to the new patron saint of the city, Sv. Tryphon, the year 1166 is considered the year of consecration of the altar of the present Romanesque cathedral. Although this buildi…
Kotor’s most impressive building, this Catholic cathedral was consecrated in the 12th century. Up in the reliquary chapel are some lovely icons, a spooky wooden crucifix (1288) and, behind the grill, assorted body parts of saints including St Tryphon. The early martyr’s importance to both the Catholic and Orthodox churches makes him a fitting patron for the city.
Kotor’s most impressive building, this Catholic cathedral was consecrated in the 12th century. Up in the reliquary chapel are some lovely icons, a spooky wooden crucifix (1288) and, behind the grill, assorted body parts of saints including St Tryphon. The early martyr’s importance to both the Cathol…