Priory of Vrana

Priory of Vrana
prioratus Auranae
Remains of monastery walls and tower.
Monastery information
Other namesStari grad Vrana, Gradina
OrderBenedictines

Holy See

Knights Templars

Knights Hospitaller
Established9th century
Disestablished17th century (demolished by Venetians)
Location of Priory of Vrana in Croatia
LocationVrana, Croatia
TypeProtected cultural good
Reference no.Z-1736

The Priory of Vrana (Latin: prioratus Auranae, Hungarian: vránai perjelség, Croatian: vranski priorat) is a ruined monastery near the Croatian town of Vrana. During the medieval period the monastery is mentioned in historical sources since 11th century as fortress of Vrana (castrum Auranae) and Benedictine monastery.