Church of “Saint Nikolla”

“Saint Nikolla” Church in Janjevë/Janjevo is a Catholic church located in the town of Janjevë/Janjevo. The Catholic Church of Janjevë/Janjevo was built in 1856, in the ruins of the old medieval church. However, the history of the church of Janjevë/Janjevo dates back to the founding of the town. In 1856, the new Catholic church was built according to the plan of a well-known Hungarian architect. There were three churches in Janjevë/Janjevo. Three bells and two sarcophagi were found near these churches. According to Gaspër Gjini, in Janjevë/Janjevo, the documents of the year 1328 mention the “Saint Nikolla” Church, with its Catholic parish priest. The smallest bell that is still found today in the bell tower of the church of Janjevë/Janjevo, dates from 1368, and has a Gothic inscription.

The old church of “Saint Nikolla” was built in 1856. In 1885, the new church was built on the foundations of the old church. In the walls of the church built during this year, a stone slab with Latin letters, which was brought from the ruins of the old church, was walled. From a document of Clement VIII, from the year 1346, we understand that the bishop of Kotor had the right to take care of the church of Janjevë/Janjevo. As you can see, the old church in Janjevë/Janjevo is dedicated to “Saint Nikolla”. Within this church, there are also auxiliary facilities that are used by the priests. It is interesting to note that on the wall of the guest house of this church there is a stele from the Roman period, belonging to the 2nd-4th century.

Georeference: 42.573920 , 21.248870
Plus Code – Google Maps: H6FX+HG9 Јаnjevo
Category: Culture
Subcategory: Religiuos/Church
Legal protection status: No
Is it used for tourism? Yes
Is there potential for tourism in the future? /
Road infrastructure to the location: Good
Signs and orientation to the location: There are no road signs
Boards on site: There is no board at all