Saint Tryphon’s Cathedral

Saint Tryphon's Cathedral is the most significant religious building within the walls of Kotor Old Town, originally consecrated in 1166 and dedicated to the tow…Saint Tryphon's Cathedral is the most significant religious building within the walls of Kotor Old Town, originally consecrated in 1166 and dedicated to the town's patron saint. The cathedral is a Romanesque structure with twin bell towers that define the Kotor skyline. The interior contains stone columns, carved capitals, a ciborium over the altar and fragments of medieval frescoes. The cathedral treasury holds religious art, reliquaries and liturgical objects accumulated over centuries.

The twin towers date from a seventeenth-century reconstruction following earthquake damage. The cathedral is open to visitors during regular hours, with an entrance fee that includes access to the treasury and upper gallery. The interior provides examples of Romanesque and Gothic elements alongside later additions. The treasury includes gold and silver reliquaries associated with Saint Tryphon.

The cathedral stands on Saint Tryphon's Square in the heart of the Old Town, a short walk from the Sea Gate. It is part of the UNESCO-listed heritage of Kotor and serves as both an active place of worship and a historical monument.