15 intersting places in Sibenik

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Sibenik is not on the radar of most passengers when creating an itinerary for Croatia, but it is on the way between the destinations that most people go to - Split and Zadar.

Sibenik is a great place to pause your trip down the Dalmatian coast. Although there are not as many attractions in Sibenik as in larger cities, this city offers a slower pace, fewer tourists and amazing views. The beautifully preserved old town is great for wandering and is filled with breathtaking 15th and 16th-century architecture. And with a location on the Adriatic Sea, the weather in Sibenik is beautiful all year round, with mild winters and warm summers. Plan your trip with our list of the best attractions in Sibenik.

Find top Sibenik attractions in this guide:

1. Church of St. John the Baptist - a massive stone building built in the 15th century as the church of St. Trinity. The built-in Ottoman clock with one hand makes it even more interesting.

2. Cave with the Chapel of St. Anthony - the cave is named after Saint Anthony the Hermit, while many other hermits also lived here. One of them is the Zadar nobleman Jeronim Detrico, who was buried in a cave in 1615.

3. Sea Tunnel - in the rock of the St. Anthony Cave, the German army during World War II dug a couple of hundred meters long tunnel that still exists today.

4. Lookout - the lookout is located along the promenade through the Channel of St. Anthony, at the highest point in the channel. It offers a beautiful view of the city of Sibenik, St. Anthony’s Channel, Fortress of St. Nicholas and the entire Sibenik archipelago.

5. Fortress of St. Nicholas - a unique building of the Venetian fortification system that has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2017. The fortress can be visited only by boat.

6. Promenade in the Channel of St. Anthony - connects the bay of Paninkovac and the Fortress of St. Nicholas, and is about 4.5 kilometers long, offers a view of Sibenik and the entire archipelago.

7. Monastery Garden of St. Lawrence - opened in 2007 after a period of neglect and has become one of the top attractions in Sibenik. A green oasis in the middle of the city with 150 species of medicinal and spicy herbs.

8. Rector's Palace - a beautiful massive building once the governor's residence, today the City Museum.

9. Fortress of St. Michael - is one of the five fortresses in Sibenik and exactly the one from which this city arose. Built during the Middle Ages, located on top of a hill in the middle of the old town with a beautiful view.

10. Church of St. Barbara - built in the mid-1600s, this beautiful church houses a valuable collection of sculptures and paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries.

11. Fortress of St. John - is the highest city fortress, of defensive character, built in the 17th century. It is located on top of a hill about 115 meters above the city center.

12. City Hall - a well-known building in Sibenik that was largely destroyed during the Second World War. Nevertheless, the building has been completely renovated according to the original plans.

13. Cathedral of St. Jacob - Today listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the architectural highlights of the Dalmatian coast. During construction, different styles were incorporated, which gives it a special look today.

14. Church of St. Chrysogonus - it is the oldest preserved sacral building in the city, dating from the 12th century. Since 1996, it has been known as the Gallery of St. Chrysogonus.

15. Church of St. Francis - a Gothic building from the second half of the 14th century. The church has a rich library that preserves more than 140 incunabula, among them is the "Sibenik Prayer" from 1375 - one of the oldest Croatian linguistic monuments.

Don’t forget to take a photo of each of the places you’ve visited and share your impressions with us in the comments.

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Magdalena

Magdalena

26/11/2021

Thanks to the guide, I found The Rector's Place which I loved instantly. The look out was amazing too. I enjoyed my stay and visit in this area
Shari

Shari

19/11/2021

The guide was helpful in giving a brief overview of the history of the Cave with the Chapel of St. Anthony. I learned that it was named after Saint Anthony the Hermit and over the years it has been inhabited by various hermits including the Zadar nobleman Jeronim De Trico who was buried in the cave in 1615.
Florence

Florence

13/11/2021

In the places suggested by the guide, i especially loved the Church of St Barbara because of the valuable collection of sculptures and paintings inside the church. I loved exploring the remains of what was once a protective location in the Fortress.
Rolf

Rolf

13/11/2021

The guide gave detailed architectural works that are present in the Church of Saint John the Baptist, which helped in understanding the construction process. I loved the Gothic-Renaissance architectural style with the bas-relief staircase on the south side of the church and the renaissance window at the foot of the bell tower.
Danny

Danny

06/11/2021

This guide includes all the places one should not miss out while visiting Sibenik. It is well detailed and the descriptions are perfect. It really helped me familiarize myself with this amazing town
Mateo

Mateo

04/11/2021

very good!!!
Victoria

Victoria

01/11/2021

I knew this place through the guide. I decided to tour it and I was surprised by the huge number of collections in this museum from archaeological to cultural artefacts.
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