Knin is a small town in central Dalmatia, Croatia, located on the Knin Plain at the foothills of the Dinara mountain range. The town is first mentioned in the 10th century. It was the center of the medieval Principality of Knin and the capital of the Republic of Serbian Krajina from 1991 to 1995. The town has a population of 5,887 (2011).
Knin is the administrative center of the Knin municipality. The town is located on the main road connecting Split and Zadar. The Knin Fortress, located on a hill overlooking the town, is a prominent landmark. The fortress was first mentioned in the 10th century and was the center of the medieval Principality of Knin. It was rebuilt in the 15th century and again in the 17th century. The fortress was heavily damaged in the Croatian War of Independence (1991-1995).
The town has a number of churches. The Parish Church
