Šibenik, a port city in Croatia, is located in Dalmatia where the Krka River meets the Bay of Šibenik. The city, with a population of around 109,500, is arranged in concentric circles around the natural harbour.
The climate here is mild Mediterranean with temperatures ranging from 6.5°C in January to around 24°C in July.
The city was first mentioned in 1066 in the Charter of the Croatian king Petar Krešimir IV. During World War II, the Theatre of Šibenik, the largest and oldest theatre in the country, was completely destroyed. It was subsequently rebuilt in its original style.
Šibenik is supported by its textile, food processing, shipbuilding and tourist industries. The city is a major political, tourist, academic and transport centre of the Šibenik-Knin county.
|
Join the travel guide ...
If you know this locality, you can cooperate with us in supporting whoever wishes to visit it. Through some simple tools you can express your feelings, publish tips, guides and reviews about this locality and its attractions. |
| Porec |
Poreč, in Croatia, is a 2000-year-old port town and tourist resort on the western coast of the Istria Peninsula.
The landscape in the region is largely a l... |
| Pula |
| Pula is situated at the southern tip of the peninsula of Istria, in north-western Croatia. The city lies below seven hills on a wide bay with a nat... |
