Sibenik

About Sibenik

Sibenik, Croatia is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Gothic Renaissance Cathedral St. James and the Fortress of St. Nicholas. The city also offers attractions such as Krka National Park, the Kornati Islands, and various islands known for their coral and sponges. Sibenik’s old town features beautiful architecture and modern shops.

The silhouette of the city is characterised by the Gothic Renaissance Cathedral St. James, built in 1434 and lying just underneath the fortress walls of the old area of Sibenik. At the end of 2000, the cathedral and the old city nucleus were designated UNESCO World Heritage sites. The cathedral and nearby renaissance town hall, other churches, palaces and the Prince’s Palace, presently housing the County Museum, make up a beautiful town square of Croatian urban heritage.

The city is lively with small streets leading to attractive squares where modern shops sit alongside the fine architecture of the old town. Only 10km from Sibenik is Krka National Park. In 2017 more than 1 million people visited the park and Roski Waterfall. Tourists can visit the island of Zlarin, famous for its coral; the island of Krapanj, famous for its sponges; the Falcon centre, which is situated only 8km from the centre of Sibenik; Ethno village of Primosten Burni or Ethnoland Dalmati.

National Park Kornati is the largest and densest archipelago in the Adriatic Sea. A network of countless islands and islets, the nature and sea – makes the Kornati Islands an attractive destination. “On the last day of the Creation God desired to crown his work, and thus created the Kornati Islands out of tears, stars and breath.”- wrote George Bernard Shaw.

Sibenik is the only town in Croatia with two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The newsest addition is the Fortress of St. Nicholas, built in the mid 16th century and located at the entrance to the St Anthony Channel, one of the strongest fortification objects on the Dalmatian Coast.

Port of Sibenik Authority
Croatia
Port of Sibenik Authority, Vladimira Nazora 53, 22000 Sibenik, Croatia.

Port Contacts

Paško Dželalija

General Manager

Joško Šupe

General Manager Assistant