Sightseeings Sibenik - Recommendations for your Holiday in Sibenik
Citadel of St. Nikola
It was built in the 16th century, it served to defend the city and the population from the Turkish attack from the sea. With its triangular form is one of the strongest fortified castles on the Adriatic coast.
Citadel of St. Mihovil
Situated at an elevation of 70 meters above the sea, and was built of white dressed stone, and was used to ward off any attacks from the sea. The remains which confirm that the fortress was built on the foundations of ancient Illyrian hill-fort point were found here.
Citadel of St. Ivan
Located on the north side of the hill at an elevation of 115 meters, was the scene of fighting in 1647 when they fought heavy battles with the army of the Turkish pasha Tekelija who wanted to take the fort in order to rule the whole town.
Citadel Subicevac
It is located southeast of fort St. Ivan, on a smaller mountain elevation. Its position has contributed to the defense of the city from the Turks in 1647 when they fought hard battles.
Church and Abbey of St. Frane
Dating from the 14th century and the first Croatian national shrine, which has for centuries been an important ecclesiastical and cultural center.
Organs summer school
Sibenik is a city with the highest organ in the whole Croatia, so here was opened a summer school of organ which brings together the music lovers who can share their experience and knowledge of the organ. At the end of the seminar are held several concerts in which they represent the results of the work.
