From Sibenik: Private Walking Sibenik Sightseeing Tour
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- Free cancellation available
- 1h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Marvel at the architecture
- Take a walk through the narrow streets of Sibenik
- See architecture of centuries gone by
Activity location
- Šibenik
- Šibenik, Šibensko-kninska županija, Croatia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Obala hrvatske mornarice 2, 22000, Šibenik, Hrvatska | The proposed meeting place is a parking lot on the waterfront, next to the gas station.
- Šibenik, Šibensko-kninska županija, Croatia
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From Sibenik: Private Walking Sibenik Sightseeing Tour
- 1h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- Guide services
- Taxes
- Entrance fee to the cathedral (5,00 € p.p.)
- Meals, drinks
- service charge (optional)
What you can expect
This oldest native Croatian city on the Adriatic is located in the most protected natural harbour in the centre of the eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea. This is probably in the same place where some of the original Croatian settlers first saw the blue sea.
Sibenik's narrow winding streets, stony houses, many staircases and the remains of the city walls give it a romantic Mediterranean atmosphere. St. Jacob's Cathedral is the most famous building in Sibenik. It was constructed over a period of a century, and is testimony to the determination, sacrifice and belief of the generations of inhabitants of Sibenik.
It is unique not only in Croatian architecture, but in European architecture as well. It is entirely built of stone, no other material was used. It is unique in its brave structure of stone slabs and ribs, with no binding material; it is also unique among renaissance churches in its trefoil front facade; finally, it is unique in the harmony of its architecture.
Discovering this city, you will feel the soul of the Mediterranean. In some parts of the old town you will have the feeling that you are back in the time of 15th or 16th century. Words cannot describe what this city has to offer. Your will take a walk through the narrow streets of Sibenik, leading to attractive squares where you'll find architecture of centuries gone by. A local guide will reveal details you won’t find in travel brochures.
- You will find out who King Petar Kresimir was and why he is important for this city and its people
- You will find out why the church of St. Francis is more special than other churches in the city
- You will find out how it is possible that the main city square is not in the city
- Croatian National Theatre in Šibenik Once built, it was the largest and most beautiful theatre in South Europe. In 1896 the theatre got electric lighting as one of the first theater's in the world.
- You will find out who uses the church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and who built the interesting bell tower. I will reveal to you the secret of how to remember the artist's name will be revealed to you
- You will find out why the church of St. John the Baptist had a special significance throughout the Middle Ages and why it changed its patron saint. Many other interesting facts will be revealed to you.
- You will find out why the church of St. Krsevan is the oldest in the town
- You will find out why the public town cistern “Four Wells” was built during the Middle Ages and a few more things.
- You will find out why the church of Saint Barbara has 4 bells and when those bells ring.
- Several interesting and unique details will be revealed to you
Location
Activity location
- Šibenik
- Šibenik, Šibensko-kninska županija, Croatia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Obala hrvatske mornarice 2, 22000, Šibenik, Hrvatska | The proposed meeting place is a parking lot on the waterfront, next to the gas station.
- Šibenik, Šibensko-kninska županija, Croatia