Šibenik – a city with century-old secrets
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A city that has been conserving its secrets for centuries and will surely attract you with its exceptional charm. A walk through the little streets known as “kale” in Šibenik, a view from the fortress and…..Welcome to the city which will remain within you heart…Welcome to Šibenik. Šibenik is culturally rich city. It is an ancient cultural center, looked after by many, especially when it comes to preservation of cultural goods. The city has a large librarian and publishing industry festivals and conventions, exhibitions, musical and stage shows, book depositories and museums. In 2003. Šibenik was declared “ The first Croatian Culture City”.
The cultural-historical heritage of the city of Šibenik extends from the marvellous prehistoric Venus from Pokrovnik and the mysterious Rhyton from Danilo. The greatest artistic and architectural riches of the city of Šibenik originate from its golden age which lasted from the end of the 14th until the middle of the 17th century when it became the treasury of artistic and architectural heritage.
Other than a number of sacral buildings, the cathedral of St. James (UNESCO) , palaces (Rossini, Divinić, Gothic palaces, Pellegrin and others) portals, vaulted passages and similar, the old Šibenik core is expressed by the beauty of the city center square (Trg Republike Hrvatske) with City Hall, Dukes Palace and the Bishops Palace.
One can see and experience the greatest part of the riches of Šibenik by walking through its ancient streets, and it is also worth strolling into its museums, churches, taking a look at their historical collections and entering galleries in which many unexpected surprises and valuable spiritual experiences are hidden. The Museum of Šibenik is a complex type of museum, and consists of archeological, cultural-historic and ethnographic departments. Its duties consist of collecting, taking care of, elaborating and presenting cultural-historical heritage of the Šibenik region. It's collections consist of a number of valuable items significant for the study of Šibenik's history. Šibenik is the town with the greatest number of church-organs in Croatia. There are six old and four modern organs in the very town of Šibenik and nine more in the Šibenik County. In 1993, a group of enthusiasts, knowing above mentioned facts, established the Organ Summer School in Šibenik. The Organ Summer School courses consist of lectures where the organ players and music teachers enrich their knowledge and experience.
In the surrounding area of Šibenik you should be sure to see the sights of the Byzantine fortress Gradina on the island of Žirje, the remains of the Roman cities of Scardona, Ridero, Burnum and Varvaria, the archaeological site Danilo, a dual early Christian church from the 6th or 7th century on Srima, and the remains of the town of Bribir on Bribirska glavica in which in the 13th century the rulers of the first Croatian national entities kept court.
In the city of Šibenik, both by day and by night, you can enjoy, spend some time in the new city library, visit sacral monuments, exhibitions or take part in the many events and attractions.
TURISTIČKA ZAJEDNICA GRADA ŠIBENIKA
Fausta Vrančića 18
HR- 22000 Šibenik
Tel. 022 / 212 075
Fax. 022 / 200 183
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Izvor i foto: Tz grada Šibenika
Baška Voda - a pearl in the foothills of Biokovo
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Inhabited from the ancient times due to the source of potable water, Baška Voda lies in the foothills of the magnificent Biokovo Mountain. Once a village of farmers and fishermen, and now a modern tourist location, on several occasions it won the prestigious Blue Flower award, given to the most organized tourist resorts on the Croatian coast. If this is not enough recommendations, please read the following text and discover what this unique combination of sea and mountains, spiced with a grain of Dalmatian temperament and tons of cordial hospitality, has to offer.
Baška Voda is proud of 10 hotels that will meet the most refined requirements, high quality private accommodation facilities and camps. Refreshment in the crystal clear waters and relaxing colors of the Mediterranean flora are the strongest advantages of this area - we understand the old saying that even a dying man could come back to life here. To those interested in sightseeing there is a lot to recommend: rich museum collections, galleries with paintings on canvas and glass, Malacological Museum with its wondrous collection of shells from all over the world; picturesque churches– 18th century Late Baroque Church of St. Lawrence, Neo-Romanesque Church of St. Nicholas with its valuable works of art, the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Roko in the nearbyvillage of Bast, and many monuments made of stone and brass (e.g. the statue of a local patron saint, St. Nicholas).
And when you get tired of sightseeing, go to one of the numerous restaurants and treat yourself with some of the local specialties – a grouper fish stew, boiled frogfish, the Biokovo baking lid or the Baška Voda ravioli. Your satisfaction will undoubtedly be complete!
Turistička zajednica općine Baška Voda
Obala sv. Nikole 31
21320 Baška Voda
Tel/fax: 021/620-713
Foto: Arhiv TZ općine Baška Voda
Benkovac - in the heart of Dalmatian hinterland
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City of Benkovac has emerged at the junction of the fertile fields of Ravni kotari and miser karst of Bukovica, surrounded by 5 national and 3 nature parks. The old traditions and lifestyles are here still alive, as well as old costumes, frequently worn by older residents.
Benkovac is a city rich in cultural and historical heritage, of an idyllic rural atmosphere and picturesque, varied landscape. Only 15 km away from the sea, Benkovac and its surroundings hide many pearls of natural beauty, cultural and historical monuments. The picturesque villages in the area will probably feel as if time has stood still - due to the preservation the authentic rural architecture. Long before the arrival of Croats the ancient people build here their settlements, and raised monuments. The best known such site is a priceless Asseria, where the remains of Liburnian settlement near Podgrađe have been found. The most striking cultural and historical monument in Benkovac is the 15th century Benković castle.
The fair of Benkovac, held every 10th of the month for over one hundred years, creates a special adventure. It will offer you genuine experience of the people and customs of this region, authentic products and foods that are still being created by hand and in a natural way.
While visiting Kistanje, Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sissy were thrilled with Manojlovac waterfalls and Krka River. Residents of Kistanje prepared a folk, but indeed a caesarean lunch. In doing so, they thought of the Empress as well. They knew that she takes care of her looks and is eating very little, but loves - ice cream. As a result, ten blocks of ice were brought from Velebit, and
from Benkovac, lemon ice cream, which was served at the end of lunch. At departure, women from Kistanje gave her 100 of the finest embroidered handkerchiefs.
Turistička zajednica grada Benkovca
Šetalište kneza Branimira 12
23420 Benkovac
Tel: 023/684-880
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Bibinje
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Welcome to Bibinje, a place where life is flourishing…
In Bibinje there are the eyes of the sea. From the Talina promenade to the Sri sela square, the restaurants, taverns, and especially small cafes and bars, lined up on the edge of the waves, among the singing of crickets, putting all senses on trial. The entire Bibinje summer is mottled with events - enjoy the Raspivano Bibinje festival, folklore evenings, festivities, concerts...
Beaches
Facing Zadar islands, covered with smooth pebbles surrounded by the sea for centuries, the beaches of Bibinje bring a whiff of Dalmatia. While you're lazily turning in the sun, the Punta Rožica beach, Škaljica, Lipauska, Šulterova vala, Punta will gently pull you in their heat, until you are joint with the sea. All family beaches are clean, neatly arranged, with running water and water slides for children.
Bibinje, where the life grows...
Throughout the entire Zadar region, the most children are born in Bibinje for years. Perhaps it is the “fault” of the sea, perhaps of the ground, a way of living… Perhaps you need Bibinje as a dry land needs a drop of rain, from which will emerge a long-forgotten life ..
Turistička zajednica općine Bibinje
Ulica 112. brigade HV
23205 Bibinje
Tel: 023/263-103
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