Life in Šibenik

Šibenik is located approximately halfway between Zadar and Split and is the seat of Šibenik- Knin County. Over the last few years, the city has experienced a real tourism boom thanks to its rich history, amazing natural sights nearby and cultural heritage that is recognized at the world level.

With its 45,000 inhabitants, Šibenik is not an overly large city, but those who live in it can truly be considered lucky because they enjoy all the benefits of Mediterranean life. However, life in Šibenik also hides some interesting peculiarities, so if you decide to spend some time here or even move here, this text will help you find your way. Let's go!

Sights of Šibenik

Stormy history has left its mark, and in Šibenik you can come across a handful of landmarks that bear witness to past times. Even two places are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and along with them there is a whole series of other locations that a must visit. The most important are:

• Cathedral of St. Jakova: a masterpiece of architecture and a symbol of Šibenik, this beautiful cathedral was built for more than a hundred years. It is made entirely of stone, and no binding materials were used. Every part of this amazing building fits perfectly in its place and this gives the cathedral its stability. Of course, this is also a UNESCO World Heritage monument.

• Fortress of St. Nikole: the second World Heritage monument in the city is the imposing fortress of St. Nicholas, which stands at the entrance to Šibenik Bay and protects it from invaders. Built on a small island, this fortress has recently been completely renovated and now you can visit and enjoy it whenever you want.
• St. Mihovila: The oldest Sibenik fortress overlooks the city from a hill, and today it has been transformed into a unique location for holding concerts and other cultural events. If you get the chance to attend something like that, you simply have to go, and the sunset from this location will delight you.
• Fortress of St. John: a symbol of the unity of Šibenik. Before the Ottoman occupation of the city in the middle of the 17th century, the people of Šibenik built this fortress in less than two months with great efforts and with their own resources! In recent times, the fortress has become famous as one of the locations where the series Game of Thrones was filmed.
• Fortress Baron: Raised for the same purpose as the Fortress of St. Ivan, Barone Fortress is today a fantastic interactive museum where you can learn everything about this turbulent period of the city. There is also a gastro-cultural center dedicated to the preservation of autochthonous Dalmatian cuisine. Because of all this, it is really worth visiting this place.

But these are just some of the sights in Šibenik that you must visit. Be sure not to forget the four wells, the beautiful promenade through the channel of St. Ante, the town hall, the monastery of St. Lovre and his garden and much more.

If you choose Šibenik as your summer vacation destination, you will discover something new every day.

Economy of Šibenik

In addition, the Podi industrial zone is one of the best in Croatia and recognized internationally, and the newly opened Center for new technologies and entrepreneurship should play a major role in the economic activity of the city in the future.

Sibenik neighborhoods

Šibenik has no less than 16 city districts. Jadrija, for example, has a fantastic beach, and Zablaće is right next to the famous Solaris hotel complex. Razine is a part of the city ideal for shopping, Vidici is the most densely populated district in the city, Mandalina also has a beautiful bay, and there are also other settlements, each with its own peculiarities.

However, when talking about parts of Šibenik, everyone in Croatia has only one in mind.

Baldekin

Baldekin is the largest neighborhood in Šibenik, and many will say that it is the "most Šibenik". This part of the city is full of life and events, so you will never be bored here.

However, what sets this part of the city apart from the rest is the fact that the great Dražen Petrović, NBA the star and legendary captain of the Croatian basketball team who tragically died in a car accident at the peak of his career. Today, his monument is near the basketball court on Baldekin.

If you are looking for apartment in Šibenik with a view of the city and the sea, in this part of Šibenik you can find just that, with plenty of light and decent square footage. Definitely worth a look!

Nightlife in Šibenik

If you still want to get to know the Šibenik club scene, Azimut is the place to start. This club is located near the cathedral, and regularly hosts rock concerts and a bit of alternative music. If that's your thing, every visit here will delight you.

Aurora is a little outside Šibenik, in Primošten, and is one of the most famous nightclubs in Croatia. This place is regularly visited by the world's best DJs, so entertainment is always guaranteed.

Vodice is also a great destination for nightlife. Hacienda, Exit and Makina are all very popular clubs, so you have a great choice if you decide to go to Vodice, and the music can be very diverse.

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Sport in Šibenik

Šibenik is probably best known for basketball, Dražen Petrović and the legendary Šibenik team that even managed to win the title of Yugoslav champion in 1983. There is also the football club Šibenik, finalist of the Croatian Cup from 2010, which also has a long and rich history, and the city's sports infrastructure includes excellent swimming pools on Crnica, which are home to the water polo club Solaris, which had success at the European level, appearing in the final of the LEN Cup in 2007.< /p>

Climate in Šibenik

As we have already said, Šibenik is a city with a Mediterranean climate and very warm summers. However, the mistral also blows regularly in the summer, which relieves the heat, and it should also be said that this area, especially the coast of the Šibenik-Knin County, has large amounts of sunshine every year.

Winters are mild, and temperatures rarely fall below 0°C.