Top Things to do in Sibenik-Knin County
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Sibenik-Knin County, Dalmatia
Discover the best top things to do in Sibenik-Knin County, Croatia including Rakitnica Fortress, Knin Fortress, Hilltop 15th Century Church of St. George in Old Town Primosten, Fortress of Trosenj, Church of St. Nicholas, Bribirska Glavica, Channel-Harbour, Our Lady of Carmel Church, Our Lady Of Loretto Statue, The Cathedral of St James in Sibenik.
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1. Rakitnica Fortress
2. Knin Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
The Knin fortress is one of the greatest Croatian fortification monuments and it is the second largest military fortification in the whole Europe, extremely indented and preserved in all its parts. It is a living monument of culture that includes a museum, exhibition galleries and a restaurant. The fortress is located 345 m above sea level and about 100 m above the Town of Knin, it is 470 m long, and on its highest part it is 110 m wide. The defensive walls are about 2 km long.
Reviewed By Mediterrane0 - Opatija, Croatia
Such a fantastic huge n vast fortress with the fantastic views! This is the best place to learn about the local history visiting the various exhibitions starting from the BC times to the recent history. We were the group of 9 professional tourist guides and enjoyed a lot the excellent guided tour! Highly recommended to all!
3. Hilltop 15th Century Church of St. George in Old Town Primosten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By 825garrym - London, United Kingdom
Very nice place to visit if you are in Primosten. Great view and very good place to take photos. I like it.
4. Fortress of Trosenj
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
The fortress of Trosenj, situated on the right bank of the river Krka, belonged to the Croatian noblemen Subic Bribirski. It was constructed for controlling the bridge over the river Krka towards the Town of Necven, which was strategically very important.
5. Church of St. Nicholas
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
St. Nicholas' fortress is situated at the entrance to St. Anthony's channel, and it was constructed during the 16th century in order to protect the town from the Turkish attacks from the sea. It was built after the plans of the Venetian military architect Michelle Sammichelli. White stone was used for building the lower parts of the fortress and red stone for the upper parts. This fortress is one of the strongest maritime fortification architecture on the Croatian Coast of the Adriatic Sea.
6. Bribirska Glavica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
In the settlement of Bribir, 15 km far from Skradin, there is an attractive site named Bribirska glavica, the centre of the Croatian state in the 13c and cultural monument of the highest category. This archaeological site is known as the "Croatian Troy" - it is one of the most important archaeological sites in Croatia, where it is possible to follow the sequence of living from the prehistory, Liburnian age, Early and Late Antiquity, Early Croatian to Early and Late Middle Ages.
7. Channel-Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
This locality was protected in 1974. The protected landscape of the Channel-Harbour encompasses the area from the Sibenik Bridge to the end of the Channel of St. Anthony, more precisely to the fortress of St. Nicholas with the accompanying surrounding sea area. No one has yet passed through the Channel of St. Anthony without experiencing awe at this rare sight of beauty. On the Sibenik side, at the start of the channel, stand the rules of old towers erected during the 16th century.
Reviewed By BobandJosie - Reading, United Kingdom
Approaching as we did by sea in a small cruiser you first get a sight of the formidable fortress which stands at the entrance to the narrow channel. Passing interesting rock formations and caves you gradually enter the harbour. All very, very impressive and no wonder would-be attackers failed totally to get in.
8. Our Lady of Carmel Church
9. Our Lady Of Loretto Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By 825garrym - London, United Kingdom
I am simply thrilled with this place. It is a bit tiring to get to the top of the hill but when you come up and see the beautiful panorama you will see that it is worth it.
10. The Cathedral of St James in Sibenik
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,097 reviews
Reviewed By carolas936 - Marietta, United States
The Cathedral of St James in Sibenik is a superb example of Gothic-Renaissance architecture, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000. The building was begun 1431 and later supervised by Dalmatian master-builder Juraj Dalmatinac, in the Gothic Flamboyant style. Of particular note is his exterior frieze of 71 sculpted life-sized heads, each unique. From 1473 construction was under Nikola Firentinac in Tuscan Renaissance style, completed in 1536. The western facade has a Gothic portal framed by carved saints and surmounted by two rose windows. The Lions' Portal in the north facade features carvings of Adam and Eve and the apostles Peter and Paul, with bronze reliefs of scenes from the Old Testament. The interior is as magnificent as the exterior: the three-aisled nave has a double row of columns with Gothic capitals and arches, with a decorative frieze above and an outstanding gallery balustrade. High above the nave rose windows in an intricate shell and floral design are superb. The main alter is richly decorated and lit from a half-domed apse. Side altars are Baroque dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. The baptistery under the south apse contains exquisitely carved ceiling and font supported by three angels by Dalmatinac in the Gothic-Renaissance style. Brochures in several language describe the many artworks and architectural features inside the church. The cathedral is open from 9.30am-6.30pm, with an entry fee of 20 kuna (children free).
