An imposing Venetian fortress guards the maritime entrance to Šibenik, heralding the historic importance of this town in the heart of the Dalmatian coast. The 500-year-old Cathedral of St. James still dominates the waterfront but today this celebrated Gothic-Renaissance UNESCO site anchors an inviting promenade lined with cafes and restaurants that fuel Šibenik’s reputation for culinary excellence. Behind the cathedral is the Old Town, a labyrinth of cobblestone lanes and stone stairs that wind uphill to medieval defenses that look out over red-tiled roofs, the bay and beyond. Situated between the Krka River and the Adriatic, Šibenik offers access to some of Croatia’s greatest natural attractions by land and sea: the waterfalls and lakes of Krka National Park and the islets and reefs of the Kornati archipelago.
An imposing Venetian fortress guards the maritime entrance to Šibenik, heralding the historic importance of this town in the heart of the Dalmatian coast. The 500-year-old Cathedral of St. James still dominates the waterfront but today this celebrated Gothic-Renaissance UNESCO site anchors an inviting promenade lined with cafes and restaurants that fuel Šibenik’s reputation for culinary excellence. Behind the cathedral is the Old Town, a labyrinth of cobblestone lanes and stone stairs that wind uphill to medieval defenses that look out over red-tiled roofs, the bay and beyond. Situated between the Krka River and the Adriatic, Šibenik offers access to some of Croatia’s greatest natural attractions by land and sea: the waterfalls and lakes of Krka National Park and the islets and reefs of the Kornati archipelago.