Sibenik, the oldest Croatian coastal town on the Adriatic, has a very rich historical and cultural heritage. Thanks to its position on the Adriatic Coast, it has always been a good place to live. In the 16th century, Sibenik even was the biggest city in Dalmatia by population. That is why it is not a surprise that Sibenik’s old town is the oldest city town in Croatia. The scenic medieval town is surrounded by 4 fortresses; behind the wall, you can find many very old churches and charming stone narrow streets with a lot of stairs (in total there are 2,851 stairs).
Only 5 cities in the world have two UNESCO monuments. Sibenik is one of them.
Only London, Berlin, Peking, and New Delhi can also boast of that.
Sibenik Cathedral St. Jacob is a true architectural masterpiece. It took them more than 100 years to build that magnificent cathedral. Gothic-Renaissance beauty is under UNESCO protection and was completed in the 16th century. Its dome is 32 meters high. It is considered the largest church in the world to be made entirely of stone – without any binders and wood. This beautiful church, located in the old town of Sibenik, will fascinate you with its magnificence and beautifully decorated facade. 240 beautiful islets and reefs adorn the crystalline waters of the Šibenik region, each of them clamoring for a place on your Adriatic itinerary.
The unspoiled landscapes of the Kornati archipelago and the mind-blowing waterfalls and lakes of Krka are both designated national parks and only two of the unmissable stops on your island-hopping route.