Sibenik - one of the most picturesque cities of Central Dalmatia. Founded in 1066, it has several very famous monuments of history and culture - St. Jacob's Cathedral 31 meters high, the fortress of St. Anna, "the palace of the rector." Narrow winding streets of the Old City, ancient buildings, pavements made of centuries-old stone turned this amazing city into an open-air museum.

In general, Sibenik will please first of all amateurs of "excursion": this is not a resort town. Still here you can hunt small game, row or swim on a yacht, diving adepts will not be disappointed either. Every summer, the International Children's Festival is held here and the Summer Organ School is opened.

Phone numbers

8-10-385-22-telephone number

How to get here

The ancient Croatian town of Šibenik is currently one of the most popular resorts of this country. It is located in the mouth of the Krka River, on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. The nearest international airport in Split from Šibenik is only 60 km away from the excellent motorway, so the transfer is not problematic.

A bit of history

The city was founded in 1066 by the Croatian King Petar Kreshimir IV, and in addition to being a resort, the city is well known to specialists in European architecture: the cathedral of this city was built on a unique method for those years, it was built from huge stone slabs .The magnificent building combines features characteristic both for the Romanesque style and Gothic motives .And to this day this cathedral is a unique testimony to the ingenuity of the departed generations, their creativity and the highest artistic taste .The cathedral is the semantic center of the city and one of its symbols .

Climate

As a resort, Sibenik is famous for its small pebbly, rather wide, beaches, mild climate and rich variety of vegetation. It is attractive, first of all, for Russian tourists and tourists from European countries. This is understandable: in Sibenik there are an average of 300 sunny days per year.

The warmest month here is August, then the water warms up to the highest level - 27 degrees. And the bold season is opened in May, when the water temperature reaches 18 degrees. It is interesting to note that even in the coldest months of the year - in January and February - the water temperature does not drop below 15 degrees.

Beaches of Sibenik

All beach hotels are located about 6 km from the center of Sibenik. The beach here is sandy.

Spa and treatment

In 2002, in a hotel in Šibenik Ivan 3 * (formerly Millenium Club) a thalassotherapy center was opened, consisting of 6 pools with heated water (from +28 ° C to +30 ° C). Four pools - with sea water, and two - with fresh water. Medical mud is widely used in the center.

Hotels and restaurants

Hotels in Sibenik are sufficient to accommodate everyone, but booking a room, as well as at any resort in the world, makes sense in advance, then the price may be much lower, and the variety of offers is much wider.

Restaurants and cafes of the resort offer first-class cuisine: international, European, Asian and local dishes harmoniously complement each other. Shopping in Sibenik can also be interesting: numerous shops offer not only things of famous brands, but also products produced in local workshops in small, sometimes only a few pieces, in batches.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Sibenik

Cathedral St. .Jacob - a unique white stone cathedral of the 15th century, erected from solid stone blocks .Fortress S .Nicholas, built in the 16th century on a small island to protect the city from the sea .Fortress S .Anna at the top of the hill above the city .The building of the City Hall with beautiful arcades, the Franciscan monastery with the Museum of Medieval Prints, the Church of St. .Barbara with a permanent exhibition of medieval church art, the Archbishop's Palace and the Princely Palace (now - the city museum) .Built in the 16th century, the New Church is famous for its unique frescoes, admired by many tourists from all over the world .

In the ancient buildings of the city and its direct lines, a specialist will immediately see the influence of the Venetian traditions and views on town planning. Like most of the city of Dalmatia, Sibenik looks bright and smart, the reason is the active use of the famous brach stone for the cladding of its buildings and streets. This stone is mined in the quarries of the Croatian island of Brač and is famous for its unique shade of white, which seems to be illuminated from the inside. As you know, it is this stone that the White House in Washington is faced with.

Leisure

The resort life in Sibenik is rich and diverse .First of all, it is filled with sports and activates .The remarkable position of the city - at the same time on the sea, the river and the lake - allows you to offer the whole spectrum of water sports, from diving to rafting .Active beach activities are possible on all the beaches of this area: children's and adults' water slides, parachute, skis .Numerous volleyball courts and well-equipped tennis courts will not leave indifferent and will not leave indifferent fans of these sports .There are also some rather exotic entertainments offered to those who wish, such as archery shooting ranges and various aviation programs, which, for example, make it possible to examine the region from the side of the helicopter . Photos of Sibenik (16)