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In this park you will find no less than 7 waterfalls, 5 castle ruins, archaeological sights, numerous hiking and cycling trails and, above all, magical nature.
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Krka National Park
In this park you will find no less than 7 waterfalls, 5 castle ruins, archaeological sights, numerous hiking and cycling trails and, above all, magical nature.
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Skradin is probably one of the smallest cities in the world with such a rich history.
The city was founded almost 6000 years ago by the Illyrians but was given its current name Skradin (Lat. Scardona) by the Romans probably during the 2nd century AD. Since then, the battles for Skradin have been many and several dynasties have come and gone during the last 2000 years. This is probably due to Skradins strategic location as an important port and trading location.
The harbor and the trading place are still there today, although in a slightly updated guise. During the season you will find over 40 bars, restaurants, cafes, ice cream stands and nice shops to explore. In addition, there is a very popular playground for kids, a child-friendly beach with facilities for all ages, a basketball court, football field and an outdoor gym.
Not to mention that Skradin with its closeness to the Skradinski buk waterfalls is one of Dalmatia's most visited destinations.
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Skradin
Skradin is probably one of the smallest cities in the world with such a rich history.
The city was founded almost 6000 years ago by the Illyrians but was given its current name Skradin (Lat. Scardona) by the Romans probably during the 2nd century AD. Since then, the battles for Skradin have been many and several dynasties have come and gone during the last 2000 years. This is probably due to Skradins strategic location as an important port and trading location.
The harbor and the trading place are still there today, although in a slightly updated guise. During the season you will find over 40 bars, restaurants, cafes, ice cream stands and nice shops to explore. In addition, there is a very popular playground for kids, a child-friendly beach with facilities for all ages, a basketball court, football field and an outdoor gym.
Not to mention that Skradin with its closeness to the Skradinski buk waterfalls is one of Dalmatia's most visited destinations.
There is so much to write about Šibenik that it feels impossible to keep it short. Therefore, we choose to trigger your curiosity a little with some interesting facts about the city.
1. Šibenik is the first city in the world with electric street lighting. As many as 340 lanterns lit up the night with the help of (if some still dispute about it) the world's second oldest hydroelectric plant "Jaruga" in the Krka River at the end of the 19th century.
2. London, Berlin, New Delhi, Beijing and small Šibenik are the only cities in the world that have two objects on the UNESCO World Heritage List. So, when you are in Šibenik take the opportunity to visit St. Nicholas Fort towering over the old town centre and St. James's Cathedral which, after 105 years of construction, was completed in 1536.
3. When you walk the streets of Šibenik, it may be interesting to know that although there are many old cities in Croatia, Šibenik is referred to as the oldest "Croatian" city and it is mentioned in writings from 1066.
4. Did you know that the parachute was invented by Bishop Faust Vrančić from Šibenik in 1551. Whether anyone tested the parachute, we leave it unsaid.
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Šibenik
There is so much to write about Šibenik that it feels impossible to keep it short. Therefore, we choose to trigger your curiosity a little with some interesting facts about the city.
1. Šibenik is the first city in the world with electric street lighting. As many as 340 lanterns lit up the night with the help of (if some still dispute about it) the world's second oldest hydroelectric plant "Jaruga" in the Krka River at the end of the 19th century.
2. London, Berlin, New Delhi, Beijing and small Šibenik are the only cities in the world that have two objects on the UNESCO World Heritage List. So, when you are in Šibenik take the opportunity to visit St. Nicholas Fort towering over the old town centre and St. James's Cathedral which, after 105 years of construction, was completed in 1536.
3. When you walk the streets of Šibenik, it may be interesting to know that although there are many old cities in Croatia, Šibenik is referred to as the oldest "Croatian" city and it is mentioned in writings from 1066.
4. Did you know that the parachute was invented by Bishop Faust Vrančić from Šibenik in 1551. Whether anyone tested the parachute, we leave it unsaid.
Zadar is, after Split, Dalmatia's second largest city. The city has a 3,000-year-long and eventful history. When you stroll through the old town, you are also taking a walk-through time. From the Romans, via the Middle Ages to the turbulent history of the 20th century. There is so much to see here that we have to sift hard on our tips and fun facts.
Did you know that the city of Zadar has the world's first sea organ? It produces sound by using only the power of wind and ocean waves. Even if the works composed by the forces of nature will not grace our playlists, it is really cosy to sit down at the organ for a while and enjoy the phenomenon.
In Zadar you will also find the oldest Gothic church in Dalmatia, the church and monastery of Saint Francis built in 1221, well worth a visit.
Our favourite building in Zadar is the Arsenal built in the 16th century which once produced merchant and warships, weapons and everything else needed for a strong Venetian navy. Today, Arsenal's 1,800 square meters function as a flexible multi-purpose venue that today hosts all kinds of events but also as tourist information.
Before we finish our little presentation about Zadar, we want to share one littler thing. Here in Zadar, the Red Cross was founded in 1878.
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Zadar
Zadar is, after Split, Dalmatia's second largest city. The city has a 3,000-year-long and eventful history. When you stroll through the old town, you are also taking a walk-through time. From the Romans, via the Middle Ages to the turbulent history of the 20th century. There is so much to see here that we have to sift hard on our tips and fun facts.
Did you know that the city of Zadar has the world's first sea organ? It produces sound by using only the power of wind and ocean waves. Even if the works composed by the forces of nature will not grace our playlists, it is really cosy to sit down at the organ for a while and enjoy the phenomenon.
In Zadar you will also find the oldest Gothic church in Dalmatia, the church and monastery of Saint Francis built in 1221, well worth a visit.
Our favourite building in Zadar is the Arsenal built in the 16th century which once produced merchant and warships, weapons and everything else needed for a strong Venetian navy. Today, Arsenal's 1,800 square meters function as a flexible multi-purpose venue that today hosts all kinds of events but also as tourist information.
Before we finish our little presentation about Zadar, we want to share one littler thing. Here in Zadar, the Red Cross was founded in 1878.
Islands
The island of Pag is located 100 km northwest of Skradin past Zadar it is connected to the mainland via a bridge. By car it takes around 1,5 hours from Skradin to reach the main capital Pag.
It is a picturesque town with lots of historical features, small shops, cafes and restaurants. If you continue further out on the island you will find lots of open beaches to relax on as well as small villages, camping sites and various holiday resorts.
Pag island is known for its salt mining but perhaps furthermost, their famous cheese, Paški sir.
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Pag
The island of Pag is located 100 km northwest of Skradin past Zadar it is connected to the mainland via a bridge. By car it takes around 1,5 hours from Skradin to reach the main capital Pag.
It is a picturesque town with lots of historical features, small shops, cafes and restaurants. If you continue further out on the island you will find lots of open beaches to relax on as well as small villages, camping sites and various holiday resorts.
Pag island is known for its salt mining but perhaps furthermost, their famous cheese, Paški sir.
Why not explore some of Croatia’s beautiful archipelago while you are here? From the port of Šibenik you can reach several islands.
Zlarin is one of the closer islands, it takes only around 30 minutes by boat. Here you find cafés, restaurants and a variety of beaches. This is a quiet, cosy island with not much nightlife.
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Zlarin, Šibenik
Why not explore some of Croatia’s beautiful archipelago while you are here? From the port of Šibenik you can reach several islands.
Zlarin is one of the closer islands, it takes only around 30 minutes by boat. Here you find cafés, restaurants and a variety of beaches. This is a quiet, cosy island with not much nightlife.