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Šibenik Knin County shines in its new glare – innovative projects rightfully awarded with prestige world acknowledgments and the highest tourist traffic increase in Croatia are more than enough reasons for pleasure.
Cultural and natural beauties, attractive sights, numerous festivals and manifestations, interesting background and sumptuous gastronomic offer have made this region one of the most attractive domestic destinations.
Ideal accommodation between two airports – Zadar and Split, makes it accessible to anyone who wants to explore it, so it is not surprising that some of its locations like Krka waterfalls, have become the most desirable excursionist destinations from bigger town centres.
Its heart – the city of Šibenik, reveals itself to tourists as a priceless cultural heritage jewel. Majestic St Jacob Cathedral, with its impressive sculptures, can now be explored with the virtual guidance of its ‘creator’, within the smart phone application, while its innovativeness has been acknowledged and awarded by World Tourist Organization.
Besides exploring this UNESCO sight, Šibenik’s guests can especially enjoy in medieval garden of St Lawrence Monastery and the view from the fort of St Anna which is very much worth climbing to. More demanding cultural heritage enthusiasts will be delighted with city’s cultural and art bastions, from the Town Museum and the Museum of Sacred Art, to the Treasury of Benedictine Nunnery of St Lucia and six art galleries, 600 archaeological localities, 11 medieval fortifications (for this has always been an area of strategic importance) and 230 cultural monuments confirm that this region is a genuine oasis of cultural heritage!
To nature enthusiasts this region offers numerous reasons for pleasure. Beautiful clear sea and beaches are a real lure for guests, while especially attractive is the Šibenik’s city beach Banj which can be accessed by newly arranged walkway and from which you can see the city centre! Anyone who wants to experience the beauty of Kornati and enjoy in one of the most spectacular landscapes in Dalmatia, or even in surreal beauty of Krka waterfalls, nature parks Velebit and Vransko jezero, came to the right place.
The luxury of natural treasures of this region reflects itself in numerous geological locations, like observable waves on Stara straža place near Knin, or a chain of carst wells on Cetina Vrelo!
We mustn’t forget the Šibenik’s hinterland – Drniš, Knin and Skradin. For guests who want to find out why the visit to this region is most frequently tasteful, there is no better recommendation! Famous Drniš proscuitto, cheese from goatskin and autochthonous babić wine whose quality is appreciated worldwide, will be paired with a warm welcome and serving of homemade brandy, prošek or maraština, and dry figs!
Šibenik – Knin ‘s menu is specific for having its ‘meat’ and ‘fish’ side, while the meat one you will discover best if you go to the Šibenik’s background. Namely, the specialties form this region, like lamb or pork under the baking lid will be remembered for a long time even by the most demanding gourmets.
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