city surrounded by fortifications wins you at first sight

Šibenik

A city surrounded by fortifications wins you at first sight. View from the city bridge on the oldest Croatian royal town of Šibenik is dominated by the Cathedral of St. Jakov, a unique attraction under the protection of UNESCO. It’s a marvelous example of gothic and renaissance building. It is not only special in style but also in a way of construction – large stone blocks were laid without roughcast which makes it one of a kind in Europe. Šibenik is the city with 24 churches, six monasteries, four fortresses, the attractive „Four Water-Wells“ not far from the Cathedral, 2851 stone City stairs, the largest number of Baroque organs, and the Medieval Monastery Garden of St.Lawrence – the only one of a kind in Croatia.

emerging from the sea greets you

St. Nicholas fortress

St. Nicholas fortress, emerging from the sea greets you at the entrance to the Sv. Ante canal. You’ll be impressed if you come to Sibenik by ship. A promenade through the St. Ante canal offers a magnificent view of the city all along the way and is perfect for recreational activities.

True landmark of the city

St. Michael’s Fortress

St. Michael’s Fortress stands proud as a true landmark of the city, an unavoidable destination of cultural tourism and of utter national significance. Nowadays and after extensive reconstruction, the fortress serves a different purpose; it has become a summer stage for various cultural and in particular musical events thanks to its natural beauty and location

Excursion

National Park – Krka

Blusters with a beautiful canyon along with the famous Roški slap and Skradinski buk waterfalls. The islet Visovac is a true gem in the middle of the river. There you will find the famous Franciscan monastery with an amazing library and lush vegetation.

celebrating children’s imagination and creativity

International Children’s Festival

International Children’s Festival, In June, Šibenik becomes a city of children celebrating children’s imagination and creativity. This year it will be host to children of the world, for the 59th year in a row, and its streets will be taken over by children’s creations. long tourist tradition because of which many guests from all over the world spend their holidays here.

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