The Routes of Croatian Rulers
Šibenik
NORTH DalmatiaN ROUTE. ŠIBENIK.
The Routes of Croatian Rulers take you on a journey through time, from the beginnings of Croatian statehood between the \pmb { \overbrace { \pmb { \nu } } } and 12th centuries, through the old Croatian towns that were once the capitals of the state - Nin, Knin, Biograd na Moru and Šibenik, evoking the spirits of ancient Croatian rulers and warriors.As you move further to the south, the Mediterranean ambience increasingly becomes overpowering. The gastronomic specialities such as the famous Drniš prosciutto, cheese from 'mišina', dishes baked under a lid known as a 'peka', clams with wine from the famous vineyards of Primošten, enjoyed by Croatian as well as many world
rulers, and even those with the most refined tastes cannot resist them. From Skradin, a small gem of a town over 6,000 years old, we set off on the river Krka to Skradinski Buk, one of the most famous Croatian natural phenomena. By exploring the interior, you will be rewarded with one more old Croatian capital, the town of Knin, and in its surroundings time will fly during an active holiday that will refresh your body and soul. In Šibenik you will be amazed by the Cathedral of St James, whose dome overlooks medieval stone buildings, and its narrow streets which, in the warm summer evenings, invite you to socialise in the attractive Mediter-
- ranean ambience of the town.
- If, at the end of your trip on the Routes of Croatian Rulers, you are not surprised by Krapanj, the island of sponges which
- carries three epithets: the smallest,
- the lowest and the most inhabited
- island in the Mediterranean or
- Zlarin - the island of corals, then,
- by cruising through the Kornati
- National Park, a famous nautical
- paradise, you will surely expe-
- rience complete fulfilment
- of the soul with positive
- emotions as you watch the
- display of many islands,
- islets and rocks that, like
- nowhere else, dance
- before your eyes.
Nature
Protected natural values - significant scenery of Čikola canyon, river Guduća, Murter, Lake Prokljan, significant scenery of Žut-Sit archipelago, river Krka - upper stream, the Channel of St Anthony and the bay of Šibenik, Gvozdenovo-Kamenar, river Krčić, the Krka and Kornati national parks, Lake Vrana and Velebit Nature Park, Dinara mountain and Nature Park with the highest peak in Croatia, Sinjal (1,831 m), the archipelago of 285 islands, islets and reefs, 'Stara straža' - geological monument of nature, Cetina river spring - a geological-geographical monument of nature, Morinje Bay and Makirina cove - medicinal mud.
Architectural Sites
Šibenik, a town of fortresses - St Michael, St John, St Nicholas (UNESCO), Barone, the Cathedral of St James (UNESCO), the Medieval Mediterranean Garden of St Lawrence, the old Croatian St Saviour's Church, the tomb of the family of Ivan Meštrović, the Church of the Holy Saviour, the Knin Fortress, Prvić Šepurine - the best preserved original settlement of the island, the Jurlin Estate, the Krka hydroelectric power plant from 1895, the watermills on the river Krka, Primošten's authentic stone architecture, Bunje - the hinterland of Vodice, cultural-historical centers - Betina and Popovići, Biskupija.
Gastronomy
Sea specialities - 'Šibenik' mussel stew, seafood risotto, baked fish, fish brodetto, Drniš prosciutto, Pakovac cheese, cheese in a lamb skin sack, Skradin risotto, black risotto, Boraj and Kornati lamb, Skradin cake, 'rožata' (flan), 'kroštule' cookies (sweet, thinly rolled and twisted pieces of pastry, deep-fried), 'fritule' (doughnuts), Šibenik brandies (travarica, lozovača), prosecco, Primošten high quality 'Babić' red wine, 'Plavina' red wine, 'Lasina' red wine, 'Drniški Merlot' red wine, 'Maraština' and 'Debit' white wines.
Cycling trails: Šibenik, Krka National Park, Knin, island of Murter, Drniš, Grebaštica-Primošten-Rogoznica, Vodice-Murter-Pirovac, Skradin - www. bikeandhike.hr
Hunting: Knin, Drniš, Šibenik, Vodice, Skradin.
Fishing: Big game fishing - Vodice, Jezera, Rogoznica, sea sport fishing.
Adventure tourism: Guduća-Prokljan safari, bungee jumping - Šibenik, zipline - Drniš (Čikola Canyon) and Knin (Knin Fortsress), windsurfing - Jadrija, kayaking - the Channel of St Anthony, Zlarin, Vodice, hiking - Promina, Dinara, mountain cycling, scuba diving.
Riding: Happy Horse farm - Dubrava,"Grabarije" Association - Knin.
Attractions: Šibenik Falconry Centre (Dubrava), Etnoland Dalmati (Pakovo selo, Drniš), Donkey Farm "Čušin raj" (Tribunj).
Sights: Betina Museum of Wooden Shipbuilding (Betina), Faust Vrančić Memorial Centre (island of Prvić), Zlarin Coral Centre (island of Zlarin), House of Art Arsen (Šibenik), Civitas Sacra - Interpretation Centre of the Cathedral of St James (Šibenik), Šibenik Town Museum, Drniš Town Museum.
Souvenirs: Šibenik style cap, Šibenik 'puce' (jewellery), red coral jewellery from the island of Zlarin, Krpanj sponge, Drniš susak (wine cup), Šibenik 'bagatin' (souvenir money), 'tkanica' (women's woven belt), traditional glass bead embroidery from Jezera spara (head accessory that used to be worn by Jezera women) and Jezera talja (wooden pulley).
- Šibenik-Knin County Tourist Board Fra Nikole Ružića b.b.
- 22000 Šibenik
- Tel: +385 (0)22 219 072
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Web: www.Dalmatiasibenik.hr
Knin Fortress on Mount Spas
Knin Town Tourist Board Tuđmanova 24, 22300 Knin Tel: +385 (0)22 664 822 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.tz-knin.hr
A military fortress exemplifying Croatian early cultural heritage in the 9th century. Built on the southern part of mount Spas, which dominates Knin and its surroundings, it offers breathtaking views from all sides.
National Park Krka
- Trg Ivana Pavla II., br. 5, 22000 Šibenik
- Tel: +385 (0)22 493 501
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Web: www.np-krka.hr
With its seven magnificent travertine waterfalls, a total drop of 224 metres and with the famous Skradinski Buk, the longest travertine barrier in Europe, the Krka National Park is a natural and karstic phenomenon. In the area of the park, in addition to numerous plant and animal species and endemics, there are also many cultural and historical monuments, including archaeological sites, medieval fortifications, ethnographic and religious heritage (Visovac, Krka Monastery), as well as monuments of industrial architecture.
3. The Cathedral of St James in Šibenik
Šibenik Town Tourist Board Fausta Vrančića 18, 22000 Šibenik Tel: +385 (0)22 212 075 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.sibenik-tourism.hr
This unique example of European sacred architecture is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Adorned with a frieze of 72 heads carved in stone, it is Croatia's most significant architectural creation from the 15th and 16th centuries.
National Park Kornati
National Park Kornati Butina 2, 22243 Murter Tel: +385 (0)22 435 740 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.np-kornati.hr
The Kornati archipelago consists of approximately 150 islands, islets and rocks over an area of only 70 km². Due to the dangers of navigation through this maze of rocks and sea, the Kornati are dotted with many old lighthouses, such as Blitvenica and Sestrice, which today attract the so-called 'Robinson' tourists. The Kornati National Park itself has 89 islands, islets and rocks.
5. Krapanj - Brodarica
Krapanjskih spužvara 52, 22207 Krapanj - Brodarica Tel: +385 (0)22 350 612 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.visit-krapanjbrodarica.com
Krapanj is the smallest, the lowest and the most densely inhabited island in the Mediterranean with an area of only 0.36 km² and an average altitude of 1.5 metres. It is well-known for its tradition of harvesting and processing sponges. It is 300 metres from the nearest land, where the village of Brodarica is located.
Skradin
- Trg Male Gospe 2, 22222 Skradin
- Tel: +385 (0)22 771 306, +385 (0)22 771 329
- E-mail: [email protected]
- Web: www.skradin.hr
Located 15 kilometres from Šibenik, Skradin, a romantic Mediterranean town with narrow cobbled streets, passages, arches and steps, is located at the very entrance to the Krka National Park. Its history dates back two thousand years, meaning there are significant archaeological sites nearby. The whole town of Skradin is a protected cultural heritage monument.
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