Discover the Municipality of Biskupija

• The municipality is located in Kosovsko Polje, south of Knin.
• It is known for the remains of numerous Early Christian churches.
• The Kosovčica is a 12.5 km-long left tributary of the Krka and flows through Kosovsko Polje.
• Velika Promina rises above the municipality’s western karst plateau.

Crkvina is the largest archaeological site in the municipality. About 400 graves dating from the late 8th to the 15th century have been found there. This long time span makes Crkvina especially interesting for visitors interested in early medieval history and its later developments. The Biskupija Archaeological Park is described as the most important archaeological site in Croatia’s national history and the largest medieval archaeological site in Croatia.

Other remains are notable for different features. At Lopuška Glavica, the foundations of a 9th-century single-nave church and several graves with rich grave goods were found. At Stupovi, the remains of a basilica dating from the 9th or 10th century, with a bell tower on its façade, came to light; it is probably dedicated to Saint Cecilia. Stupovi, with the Church of Saint Cecilia, and Lopuška Glavica are designated protected archaeological cultural heritage sites.

Katićevi Bajami in Biskupija is also associated with an Early Christian single-nave church. The Church of Our Lady in Biskupija is designated a protected immovable cultural property. The earliest depiction of the Virgin Mary in Croatian art was found in the Church of Saint Mary. A memorial church was built on this church’s foundations between 1937 and 1938, based on a design by Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović.

The Villa Rustica in Orlić consists of the remains of a Roman villa dating from the 2nd century. The foundations of the residential and utility sections are visible at the site. This offers a concrete insight into the different areas of the complex, whose significance extends beyond churches and graves.

Bračića Fortress was built in the 14th century. Because of its location, it was mostly used as a lookout point over the surrounding area. The Roman road from Bobodol to Vrbnik is designated protected archaeological cultural heritage in Biskupija. Together with the designated churches and archaeological sites, these places show different aspects of history: Roman settlement, religious buildings, burials and historic routes.

To get your bearings within the municipality, you can also visit the pages for Zvjerinac and Biskupija. Other destinations in the directory include Municipality of Rogoznica, Municipality of Kistanje, Municipality of Promina, Municipality of Vodice, Municipality of Knin and Kornati.

Kosovsko Polje, the karst plateau and the distinctive Velika Promina give the municipality a landscape setting that is separate from its archaeological history. If you would rather focus on the landscape than on churches and archaeological sites when choosing where to stay, you can make these features your own point of interest. The Kosovčica adds to the character of the polje: the river is 12.5 km long, flows through Kosovsko Polje and joins the Krka as a left tributary.

The municipal area overlaps with, or lies close to, the ecological network area HR1000026 “Krka and surrounding plateau.” Šarena jezera are located near Knin, on the road to Biskupija. These details place the natural features in the municipality’s surroundings without equating them with the archaeological sites.

Where is the Municipality of Biskupija?

The municipality is located in Kosovsko Polje, south of Knin.

What was found at Crkvina?

About 400 graves dating from the late 8th to the 15th century were found at Crkvina.

Which parts of the Villa Rustica in Orlić are visible?

The foundations of the residential and utility sections of the 2nd-century Roman villa are visible.

For the overarching travel overview: Šibenik-Knin County.

More places to help plan your trip:

Zvjerinac.

More places within the same destination:

Municipality of Rogoznica, Municipality of Kistanje, Municipality of Promina, Municipality of Vodice, Municipality of Knin, Kornati.