OFFICE DE TOURISME
2024
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Practical municipal agency for information on accommodation, heritage, excursions, website and apps in support.
Municipal agency providing information on accommodation (historic hotels, Amadria Park group resorts, D-Resort Šibenik...). Also provides information on visits to historic sites, excursions in the region, the Riviera, the archipelago, beaches, active vacations and gastronomy. A wealth of cultural events (concerts, festivals and festivities). On the Internet, there are brochures to download and a host of visual entries, documents, portfolios, videos and apps. Another tourist office on Obala palih omladinaca 3.
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In summer, open every day except Sunday from 8am to 8pm. Saturdays from 8am to 2pm.
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DISCOVER A PLACE WHERE YOU ARE NOT A STRANGER - ŠIBENIK
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 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. The most well renowned Šibenik monuments are the St. James Cathedral ( UNESCO), the Town Hall, a Renaissance square between them and the fortresses ( St. Nicholas - UNESCO, St. John, Barone and St. Michael with the most beautiful summer stage).
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.
If during any conversation children, singing and music are mentioned at the same time, there is no doubt that the topic is Šibenik. Singing and music have been embedded into very foundations of the old city of Šibenik. It is a musical instrument made of stone which vibrates with the sweet-sounding joy.
Šibenik is also famous for its four fortresses:
St. Michael's Fortress -Where it all Began
Built on a steep rocky hill above the channel, St. Michael’s Fortress has a dominant view over the scattered islands and the medieval. Throughout its turbulent history, the Fortress served as the main point of the city's defence system. The oldest preserved parts are from the 13th century, but most of today's walls and structures date from the 15th and 16th century.
Barone Fortress - More than Reality
Barone Fortress was built by the citizens of Šibenik in 1646 in less than two months, in the wake of the arrival of the Ottoman army during the Cretan War. The works were supervised and organized by Baron von Degenfeld, the commander of the successful defence of Šibenik, after whom the grateful citizens of Šibenik later named the Fortress. This crucial event in the history of Šibenik can be relived today through digital content unique in this region. The technology of augmented reality on the Barone Fortress brings to life characters, sounds and sights of Šibenik of the 17th century.
The experience of bravery of the historic Šibenik is complemented by rustic, forgotten flavours of times past. Taste the rich regional cuisine in our gastronomic and cultural centre of the Mediterranean type - may your memories of Šibenik be those of authentic products of local family farms.
St. John’s Fortress
St. John’s Fortress was built in 1646, on a 120 meters high hill north of Šibenik’s old town. It was named after the church that had been there for several centuries. The fortress was built during August and September, in only 58 days, as the main point of the new defence system of the city, just before the great attack of the Ottoman army.
St. Nicholas' fortress - Šibenik`s proud sea guradian
The last of them and the most popular is St. Nicholas' fortress. It is under UNESCO World Heritage protection from 2014. It has a triangle shape and is located in the middle of St. Anthony channel. It is entirely surrounded by the sea, and with one steep sandbank connected to the land, so you can go there by foot.
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.
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The fortress of Saint-Michel - Where it all began
Built on a steep, rocky hill above the channel, the Saint-Michel fortress offers a commanding view of the scattered islands and the Middle Ages. Throughout its eventful history, the fortress has served as the main point of the city's defense system. The oldest preserved parts date from the 13th century (th ), but most of the present walls and structures date from the 15th century (th ) and 16th century (th ).
Barone Fortress - More than reality
The Barone fortress was built by the citizens of Šibenik in 1646, in less than two months, following the arrival of the Ottoman army during the Cretan War. The work was supervised and organized by Baron von Degenfeld, the commander of Šibenik's successful defense, in whose honor the grateful citizens of Šibenik subsequently named the fortress. This crucial event in Šibenik's history can be relived today thanks to digital content unique to this region. thThe augmented reality technology on Barone's fortress brings to life the characters, sounds and sights of 17th-century Šibenik.
The bravura experience of historic Šibenik is complemented by the rustic, forgotten flavors of the past. Taste the rich regional cuisine in our Mediterranean-style gastronomic and cultural center - let your memories of Šibenik be those of authentic produce from local family farms.
Fortress of Saint-Jean
St. John's Fortress was built in 1646, on a 120-meter-high hill to the north of Šibenik's old town. It was named after the church that had stood there for several centuries. The fortress was built in August and September, in just 58 days, as the main point of the city's new defense system, just before the Ottoman army's great attack.
The fortress of St. Nicholas - Šibenik's proud sea gurdien
The last of these, and the most popular, is the fortress of Saint-Nicolas. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014. It is shaped like a triangle and stands in the middle of the Saint-Antoine canal. It is completely surrounded by the sea, with a steep sandbank connected to the land, making it easy to reach on foot.
In the town of Šibenik, day and night, you can enjoy yourself, spending time in the new municipal library, visiting sacred monuments, exhibitions or taking part in the many events and attractions.
Dalmatian song evenings
The Dalmatian Song Evenings are a well-known festival in Šibenik, held in August and attracting large audiences every year who fill the Republic Square of Croatia in front of St. James Cathedral.
The festival has received numerous cultural and musical awards for the exceptional quality of its music and performers. Live performances with orchestra and choir accompany the finest Croatian artists, composers and songwriters.
Gastronomies
Dubrava Falconry Center
The Dubrava Falconry Center is the only one of its kind in Croatia, where you can observe different types of birds of prey.
It is located in the dense Dubrava pine forest in Šibenik, just 8 kilometers from the city center, and is a must for all those who want to experience a touch of wilderness and adventure. A special program has been prepared for visitors, during which they can enjoy the beauty of falcon flight and come "face to face" with these incredible hunters of the sky. Various species of birds of prey have been bred at the center for many years, and a special place is also occupied by a hospital for injured, sick or starving birds in need of help.
Mediterranean garden of the monastery of St. Lovre
The Mediterranean garden at St. Lovre monastery was renovated and opened in 2007, after having been forgotten for almost a century.
It is an integral part of the St. Lovre monastery, and was renovated to architect Dragutin Kiš's design.
It is the only monastic garden of its kind in Croatia. At the center of the garden is a well around which medicinal and Mediterranean herbs grow.
L'aquarium de Sibenik
The Šibenik Aquarium is a unique sea and seabed experience for the whole family. It's located in the old town, just 50 meters from St. James Cathedral, in a native Dalmatian stone house.
Over an area of 200 m 2 are 20 aquariums with fish and plants from the Adriatic and the tropics. The aquarium includes a souvenir store where you can buy authentic souvenirs related to the sea and Dalmatia, mainly made by local creative artists.
Bungee jumping from Sibenik bridge
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