St. James's Cathedral is unique for its construction, made entirely of stone without any binding material, and for its innovative blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles, while St. Nicholas's Fortress is a monumental defensive system at the entrance to St. Anthony's Channel, built to protect the city from attacks by sea.

Together, these two UNESCO sites make Šibenik a unique cultural phenomenon – a city that, despite its size, stands on equal footing with the world's greatest heritage centers.

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The building housing the Centre is a former Yugoslav People's Army barracks that also entered film history as the location where one of the most popular Croatian comedies, "How the War Started on My Island," was filmed. An art installation in the shape of a pot of pasta, referencing the iconic movie line "Aleksa, come back home, I've made you pasta," is located in the shade of the pine trees in front of the Centre's entrance, accompanied by a plaque with the recipe.

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The Centre is surrounded by numerous amenities: a café bar with a winter garden and an outdoor terrace next to a children's playground, an amphitheater bordered by dry-stone walls, and three educational rest zones. A path for the blind and visually impaired has been built from Škar Bay to the Centre building, featuring descriptions of the channel's attractions in Braille. The Centre can be reached on foot along the entire promenade, by car via the road from Zablaće, or by bicycle from Paninkovac Bay via the Mandalina road. We recommend checking the official website for information on opening hours and ticket prices.

After visiting the Centre, you can continue your exploration along the St. Anthony's Channel promenade, which leads you on one side to the UNESCO-protected sea guardian – St. Nicholas's Fortress (land access is not yet possible) – or, on the other side, towards Šibenik, where you will encounter a series of attractions within the Channel and enjoy a fantastic view of the city.