Sibenik

by Natasa Lujic
(Dubrovnik)

Sibenik is a city that hides a secret past in many skaralnim and artistic buildings. Fortress St. Nicholas It was built in the 16th century, it served to defend the city and the population of the Turkish attack from the sea.

With its triangular form is one of the strongest fortified castle on the Adriatic coast Fortress St. Michael 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. Found the remains of which confirm that the fortress was built on the foundations of ancient Illyrian hill-fort point.

Fortress St. Ivan Located on the north side of the hill at an elevation of 115 meters, was the scene of fighting 1647th 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.

Fortress Šubićevac It is located southeast of Fort St.. John, something manoj Mountain elevation. Its position has contributed to the defense of the city from the Turks 1647th when they fought hard battles. Church and Monastery 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.

The Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik, Croatia is a cathedral church of the Catholic Church in Croatia, the see of Šibenik bishopric. The Cathedral has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2000.

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