Šibenik

Overview of Šibenik

Between Zadar and Split, the city is best known for its UNESCO-listed St. James’s Cathedral in the heart of its old town. Several beaches nearby.

Key facts

• Type of place: small town.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

• Distances:

• Local time: Heure : Šibenik.

• Population: 34,302 (2012).

• Area:

• Altitude: sea level.

• Website: https://www.sibenik-tourism.hr/en/

History of Šibenik

What to see and do in Šibenik

St. James's Cathedral, Šibenik ★★
This 15th–16th century building is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its representation of the monumental arts of the period, blending Gothic and Renaissance styles.

Nearby

Climate and weather in Šibenik

The local climate is Mediterranean, with mild winters and dry, hot summers, though tempered slightly by the sea. Rainfall is common in autumn and winter, which are also windy. Late spring and early autumn are good times to visit, as is summer (though crowded and more expensive) for those prioritising the beach.

Sea temperature throughout the year

Transport

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation

Food

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