Šibenik Essentials

Šibenik is distinguished by the UNESCO-protected Cathedral of St. James, a 15th-century stone masterpiece built without mortar. The city’s defense is anchored by four historic fortifications: the hilltop St. Michael’s, Barone, and St. John’s fortresses, alongside the sea-based St. Nicholas Fortress. Within the stone-paved old town lies the restored medieval Mediterranean garden of St. Lawrence Monastery. Nearby, the St. Anthony Channel offers a scenic promenade, while Krka National Park features the multi-tiered Skradinski Buk waterfalls.

Skradinski Buk Waterfalls

This natural gem is a part of the Krka National Park. The river tumbles down almost twenty waterfalls, creating a beautiful scenery that is…

Cathedral of St. James

The Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik, Croatia, is a triple-nave Catholic basilica with three apses and a dome.

Saint Michael's Fortress

St. Michael's Fortress is a medieval fort in Šibenik, Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia, situated on a steep hill above the old historic center…

Saint Nicolaus fortres

St. Nicholas Fortress is a fortress located at the entrance to St. Anthony Channel, near the town of Šibenik in central Dalmatia, Croatia.

St. John's Fortress

St. John's Fortress is an early modern fortress in Šibenik, Croatia, situated atop a hill north of the city's historical center.

Barone Fortress

The Barone Fortress in Šibenik, Croatia, is an early modern fortress constructed in 1646 on Vidakuša hill above the city.

Garden of St. Lawrence Monastery

A restored medieval Mediterranean garden featuring a traditional cross-path layout, medicinal herbs, and a collection of wild plants and roses.

Bunari – The Secrets of Šibenik

A visitor centre based around the four old wells of the city. Presents the history and traditions in an entertaining way, with the help of…

Grad Šibenik

A 16th-century Renaissance building featuring a distinctive ground-floor loggia with large arches. It faces the Cathedral of St. James on the Square of the Republic of Croatia.