Krka National Park

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Waterfalls and mill buildings, Krka National Park

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Overview

Extending along the 73km Krka River, Krka National Park runs from the Adriatic near &Scaron;ibenik inland to the mountains of the Croatian interior. It’s a magical place of waterfalls and gorges, with the river gushing through a karstic canyon 200m deep. Sights built by humans are also a major draw of the region, the area’s remoteness attracting monks who constructed their monasteries here.

01 / Attractions

Must-see attractions

Krka Monastery
Krka National Park
This isn't just the most important Serbian Orthodox monastery in Croatia; it's one of the faith's most important sites full stop. Featuring a unique…
Krka National Park
Krka National Park
Stretching from the western foot of the Dinaric Range into the sea near &Scaron;ibenik, the 73km Krka River and its wonderful waterfalls define the landscape of…
Skradinski Buk
Krka National Park
The highlight of Krka National Park, an hour-long loop follows boardwalks, connects little islands in the emerald-green, fish-filled river and terminates…
Mother of Mercy Franciscan Monastery
Krka National Park
Upstream of Skradinski Buk waterfall the Krka River broadens into Lake Viskovac, a habitat for marsh birds. At its centre is a tree-fringed island, the…
Skradin
Krka National Park
Skradin is a pretty little riverside town with a combination of brightly painted and bare stone houses on its main street and a ruined fortress towering…
Burnum
Krka National Park
Just off the main road from Kistanje to Knin, 6km past the monastery turn-off, lies the remains of the only Roman military amphitheatre in Croatia. Earth…
Ro&scaron;ki Slap
Krka National Park
Beginning with shallow steps and continuing in a series of branches and islets to become 23m-high cascades, this 650m-long stretch is a flamboyantly…