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  1. The Cathedral of Saint Tryphon (Serbo-Croatian: Katedrala Svetog Tripuna/ Катедрала Светог Трипуна) in Kotor, Montenegro is one of two Roman Catholic cathedrals in Montenegro. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kotor, which covers the entire Bay of Kotor and Municipality of Budva.

    • The Grand Facade. St Tryphon Cathedral Kotor Montenegro. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by the cathedral's impressive facade and the detailed portal at the entrance.
    • The Bell Towers. The 1667 earthquake also brought the cathedral’s Romanesque bell towers. Like the facade, they were rebuilt, but in the mature Baroque style.
    • Romanesque-Gothic Ciborium. The unique stone ciborium over the main altar was added to the cathedral in 1362 and is a masterpiece of 14th-century stonecutting art from the then-famous Kotor sculpture school.
    • Frescoes. In the 14th century, the whole interior of St Tryphon Cathedral was decorated with frescoes in Gothic-Byzantine style by a group of Greek painters.
  2. St Tryphon’s Cathedral. Kotor, Montenegro, Europe. Kotor’s most impressive building, this Catholic cathedral was consecrated in 1166 but reconstructed after several earthquakes. When the entire frontage was destroyed in 1667, the baroque bell towers were added; the left one remains unfinished.

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  4. Sep 24, 2023 · St. Tryphon’s Cathedral is a must-visit attraction in Montenegro for anyone interested in history, architecture, and religious art. The cathedral’s rich history, stunning architecture, and fascinating artifacts make it an unforgettable experience.

  5. Description. St. Tryphon, the 3rd-century young martyr from Phrygian Campsada, is the patron saint of Kotor (modern day Montenegro). The cult of St. Tryphon appeared in Kotor around 809, when Andrea Saracenis, a citizen from Kotor, bought his relics and built the first church in honor of the saint.

  6. www.famous-historic-buildings.org.uk › st-tryphonSt Tryphon Cathedral, Kotor

    St Tryphon Cathedral is located in the centre of the old town of Kotor and dates back to 1166. The cathedral was built on the spot where a church built in the 9th century used to stand. In 1667 the cathedral was devastated by an earthquake causing the cathedral’s bell towers to topple and a part of the façade was destroyed.

  7. The Cathedral of Saint Tryphon in Kotor is one of two Roman Catholic cathedrals in Montenegro. It was built in honor of Saint Tryphon, the patron and protector of the city, on the same site where an older church had already existed. This Roman Catholic cathedral was consecrated on June 19, 1166.

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