• The Cathedral of St James in Sibenik - St. Jacob’s Cathedral stands as the most significant Croatian cultural edifice from the 15th and 16th centuries and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors will learn about its construction history, the events leading up to it, the design and building process, and whether 105 years of construction is considered lengthy. They will also meet Juraj Dalmatinac, explore the theological connections in medieval church construction, discover the abundance of shells in the cathedral, understand why the presbytery is adorned with fruits and vegetables, and find out the reason behind the numerous heads in the cathedral. Additionally, we will explore why medieval builders were ahead of their time and why Šibenik Cathedral is regarded as one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful cathedrals, a Gothic-Renaissance masterpiece built entirely of stone. We will also reveal Juraj Dalmatinac’s hidden signature on his work.
• Church of Saint Barbara - The Church of St. Barbara is a Gothic architectural monument. This single-nave church’s construction began around 1400. Above the main entrance is a Gothic niche housing a sculpture of St. Nikola, crafted by the Italian master Bonino from Milan. The north wall features a Gothic window with a sculptural work commissioned in 1419 by Šibenik doctor Marko as a vow. It is a unique example of medieval relief depicting physicians on the eastern Adriatic coast.
• Trg 4 bunara I srednjevjekovna cisterna - Square of the 4 Wells with underground cistern - Just a few dozen meters from the Cathedral of St. Jakov lies a plateau that once housed a public city cistern for water accumulation. Built by the people of Šibenik to combat frequent droughts and military sieges, the construction contract was signed in 1446, supervised by the renowned Juraj Dalmatinac, best known for the neighboring Cathedral. The cistern could hold 28,000 barrels of water, and a special tax was introduced for its construction. The plateau’s outer part features four wells for water pumping. Recently renovated, ‘4 wells’ is now one of Šibenik’s most beautiful areas. Inside the complex, there is an interesting café and wine bar where guests can see the cistern’s original appearance, the water filtration system, and the four openings (crowns) for fresh water.
• Crkva sv. Ivana Krstitelja - The Church of St. Ivan is a Gothic-Renaissance building from the 15th century, originally named the Church of St. Trinity. The staircase along the church’s south side, created by the famous Šibenik builder Ivan Pribislavić, is adorned with bas-relief. At the bell tower’s base is a Renaissance window by Nicholas of Florence, above which is a relief with a lamb and a winged angel. These reliefs are masterpieces of Dalmatian medieval architecture. The bell tower also features a Turkish clock with one hand, brought from Drniš after the Turks abandoned it in the 18th century. On the church’s north wall, guests will see mysterious iron hoops and their 17th-century function. The bell tower window, decorated with fruits and vegetables by Nikola Firentinac, is one of the most beautiful Renaissance windows.
• Crkva i Samostan Sv. Frane - The Church of St. Frane, built in the late 14th century, is located in the southeastern part of the historic city center. This spacious single-nave Gothic building lacks architectural decorative elements. The main entrance features a Gothic stone frame. In the chapel of St. Cross, there is an organ from 1762 made by the renowned builder Petar Nakić. The Šibenik Franciscans’ architectural complex includes a 14th-century monastery on the church’s south side. The monastery library boasts a collection of 151 incunabula and manuscript codices, including the “Šibenik Prayer,” one of the oldest Croatian linguistic and literary monuments, written in Latin around 1375. Next to the monastery, guests can see the remains of the eastern city walls and the Vrančić Palace, the birthplace of Antun and Faust Vrančić.
• Crkva Svetog Duha - The Church of St. Duha, located in the city center on Dinko Zavorović Square, was built in the 17th century by Antun Nogulović. It is the third church within 100 meters, all belonging to the three most important medieval fraternities. Visitors will learn about the brothers and their societal roles, as well as the medieval custom of “celebration,” when all Šibenik’s church bells ring on the night of December 17-18 to announce Christmas’s arrival.
• Medulić Palace Rooms & Apartments - Medulić Square features three attractions and stories that captivate guests. In the Middle Ages, it was the seat of a small trading lodge, and visitors will learn about the challenges merchants faced, particularly regarding measurement standards. The palace wall on Medulić Square displays the official measuring units of the Venetian Republic and the city of Šibenik. At Divnić Palace, a lamp replica from 1895 commemorates Šibenik as the first European city to receive alternating electricity and lighting from the Krka river hydroelectric power plant. Nearby, guests will find a unique stone pet bowl labeled AMOR D. CANI.

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