Nin is situated 1.5km from Zaton within 15 minutes walking distance. It is the oldest Croatian royal town, with the smallest cathedral in the world. Nin is the European Destination of Excellence (EDEN). It is well known for its medicinal mud and there is a saltwork with a thousand years old tradition.

Church of Holy Cross

The church of Holy Cross in Nin is the smalles cathedral in the world. Among the most valuable and preserved monuments of Old Christian architecture is the unique architecture style of the church of the Holy Cross. It dates from the Early Christian period of the Croats, from the 9th cent.
The church is the only sacral structure in Nin that has remained untouched since its construction. It is popularly called "the smallest cathedral in the world" .The position and beauty of the church dominate the area. During the period of the Croatian rulers, it was the court chapel of the prince's court that was situated nearby. The church was built on the remains of ancient houses (1st - 6th cent.) that are visible even today, and around the church many medieval graves have been discovered.
The church itself is a type of calendar and with the sun rays entering the church one can determine the exact date of the equinox and solstice.