Šibenik, a city of 42,599 residents, is located in the very heart of the Croatian Adriatic. Tucked away in a naturally protected bay where the Krka River meets the sea, it is further guarded by its four fortresses. It serves as the administrative, economic, and cultural center of Šibenik-Knin County and is a tourist destination rich in cultural and historical heritage. In its immediate vicinity lie two national parks: Krka, with its seven magical waterfalls, and the Kornati, with 89 equally enchanting islands. Šibenik takes particular pride in its two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Cathedral of St. James and the Fortress of St. Nicholas. Šibenik enjoys the benefits of a Mediterranean climate with over 2,600 hours of sunshine per year. Hot, sunny summer days are refreshed daily by the maestral wind blowing from the sea, while winters are mild and short. Spring and autumn are predominantly pleasant, accompanied by the inevitable shifts of typical Dalmatian winds—the bura and the jugo. Thanks to all this, Šibenik is truly an ideal destination for exploration, relaxation, and enjoyment in every season.
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A city founded neither by Illyrians, nor Greeks, nor Romans, but by Croats. Šibenik was first mentioned in 1066 in a charter by King Petar Krešimir IV, and it is after him that the city is called the Krešimir City.
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Šibenik is the only Croatian city with 2 UNESCO monuments – the Cathedral of St. James and the Fortress of St. Nicholas.
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The construction of the Cathedral of St. James lasted 105 years, with Juraj Dalmatinac and Nikola Firentinac leaving the greatest mark through their prefabricated stone construction technique.
1895.
In 1895, Šibenik became the first city in Europe and one of the first in the world to have public lighting powered by a complete multi-phase alternating current system.
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The Kornati islands are known as the densest and most indented island group in the Mediterranean, with 89 islands packed within the National Park itself.
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The stone guard of Šibenik consists of 4 fortresses. They are: St. Michael, St. John, Barone, and St. Nicholas – each with its own story.
Stories of Šibenik
What makes this city different from all others on the Adriatic.
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