Why You Have to Visit Sibenik, Croatia, Sibenik, Croatia
At the mouth of the Krka River in central Dalmatia lies the old city of 艩ibenik, the only coastal city in Croatia that was built by Croats.
Generally speaking, 艩ibenik doesn鈥檛 exactly occupy a prominent spot on the map of popular tourist destinations in Croatia. In this post, I鈥檓 going to tell you why it should. Hopefully, I can even spark your interest in visiting this great Croatian city.
Unassuming at first sight, 艩ibenik is sure to surprise any visitor to the city. I have to admit that, before we paid a visit to the city on our Mediterranean road trip, I didn鈥檛 know anything about it. To make sure that doesn鈥檛 happen to you guys and that you arrive with some ideas about what to expect, I want to offer some useful info in this post.
In the city鈥檚 golden age (see the bottom of this post for more about the history of 艩ibenik), the city鈥檚 main architectural landmark was built, the imposing Cathedral of St. James. Constructed between 1431 and 1536, this huge cathedral is a testimony to the building skills of 艩ibenik鈥檚 architects, a monumental structure that is of such cultural and historical significance that it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Generally speaking, 艩ibenik doesn鈥檛 exactly occupy a prominent spot on the map of popular tourist destinations in Croatia. In this post, I鈥檓 going to tell you why it should. Hopefully, I can even spark your interest in visiting this great Croatian city.
Unassuming at first sight, 艩ibenik is sure to surprise any visitor to the city. I have to admit that, before we paid a visit to the city on our Mediterranean road trip, I didn鈥檛 know anything about it. To make sure that doesn鈥檛 happen to you guys and that you arrive with some ideas about what to expect, I want to offer some useful info in this post.
In the city鈥檚 golden age (see the bottom of this post for more about the history of 艩ibenik), the city鈥檚 main architectural landmark was built, the imposing Cathedral of St. James. Constructed between 1431 and 1536, this huge cathedral is a testimony to the building skills of 艩ibenik鈥檚 architects, a monumental structure that is of such cultural and historical significance that it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Why You Have to Visit Sibenik, Croatia
Guide Location: Croatia » Sibenik
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Bram Reusen
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Guide Location: Croatia » Sibenik
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Bram Reusen
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Cathedral of St. James
- Town Hall
- St. Michael鈥檚 Fortress
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