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ŠIBENIK
Šibenik is above all a historic city, oozing culture and heritage, and visitors can lose themselves in the history and architecture of the past. A city of some 24 churches, pride of place goes to the imperious St James Cathedral, constructed entirely of stone between 1431 and 1535, and a modern-day UNESCO heritage site. Located on the Adriatic with all the beach relaxation and water sport activities brought by the proximity of the sea, there is plenty of other water-based nature to explore. This is National Park territory, and some of the country’s most popular national parks – Kornati and the famous Krka Waterfalls – are a short distance away.
It is also a fortress city, testament to its importance throughout history on the Dalmatian coast. The city’s fortresses played a major part in repelling attacks from the Ottoman fleet, and they make a fascinating tour today. Choose from the more elevated locations of St John, St Michael and Šubićevac Fortress, then visit one of the most impressive fortifications on the coast, the triangular St. Nicholas Fortress in St. Anthony’s Channel.
Choose from the more elevated locations of St John, St Michael and Šubićevac has a full and varied line-up of events, including the world-famous International Children’s Festival (www.mdf-sibenik. com,June/July), Organ Summer School (www. organum.hr, August), Šibenik Klapa Evenings (every ThuAugust) and the Fair in Medieval Šibenik (August/September). The reputation of Dalmatia as a gastronomic destination was further enhanced by Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations show on prime time American television last year, and Sibenik has an enviable selection of excellent restaurants, while the wines of Šibenik-Knin County are also attracting international attention. The city has a full range of sporting activities, depending on adrenaline levels required. This include bungee-jumping, sailing, diving, horse-riding, paintballing, climbing, hiking and cycling activities, a wide selection for all the family.
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