Saint Clare’s Church

Saint Clare's Church is a historic church in Kotor Old Town associated with the Poor Clares, the Franciscan religious order founded in the thirteenth century. T…Saint Clare's Church is a historic church in Kotor Old Town associated with the Poor Clares, the Franciscan religious order founded in the thirteenth century. The church features stone construction and a modest exterior consistent with the austere principles of the Franciscan tradition. The interior includes an altar, religious artworks and furnishings accumulated through the centuries. The building forms part of the network of religious sites within the walled town, which includes churches of different periods, denominations and styles.

The church is within the pedestrian streets of the Old Town and accessible on foot. Visiting hours may depend on the liturgical calendar and whether the church opens outside of services. Entry is typically free. The association with the Poor Clares connects the church to the broader history of monastic orders in the medieval Adriatic towns.

The church is one of several religious buildings in Kotor reflecting the diversity of religious life within the walled town during the medieval and Venetian periods. It is within walking distance of the cathedral and the main squares.