Franciscan friary, Kreševo

The Franciscan friary of St. Catharine, or Franciscan monastery of St. Catharine, in Kreševo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, was established between 1521 and 1524. The monastery has been serving its community for centuries, and the Catholic traditions here are very strong.

Saint Catharine
Location within Bosnia and Herzegovina
Monastery information
OrderFranciscan
Established1521 or 1524
Dedicated toHoly Spirit
DioceseRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Vrhbosna
Architecture
Heritage designation
Official nameThe architectural ensemble of the Franciscan monastery in Kreševo together with its movable property
TypeCategory I cultural and historical property
CriteriaII. Value
A, B, C iii.iv., D ii.iii.iv., E ii.iii.v., F ii.iii., G iii.vi.
Designated3 July 2003 (session No. -, Sarajevo)
Reference no.327
Decision no.08.1-6-526/03-4
ListedList of National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina
OperatorFranciscan friary Kreševo
Site
LocationKreševo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Websitewww.samostan-kresevo.com
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