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Šibenik Fortification System

Šibenik Fortresses

The fortification system consists of the castle of St. Mihovil, a vastlys beautiful fortress of St. Nicholas from the sixteenth century, designed by Giangirolamo Sanmichelli on the site of the former monastery of St. Nicholas, the fortress of St. Ivan, built in just a few months in 1646, and the Šubićevac/Barone fortress, contemporary to it and the most easily accessible to visitors.

Fortress of St. Mihovil

Fortress of St. Mihovil is well-known for one of the most prestigious open concert stages on this side of the Adriatic, but also a place where history meets modern technology - in the bowels of the fortress, more precisely in the water cisterns from the 15th century, the technology of the 21st century lives today - with 3D technology, the rich the history of the city.

Fortress Barone

This fortress, known to the people of Šibenik as the Šubićevac fortress, had one of the major roles in the defense against the Ottomans in the 17th century, which you can relive with an interactive guide. From the terrace of the cafe, there is a beautiful view of the city that leaves you breathless.

Fortress of St. Nicholas

The newest UNESCO pearl was guarded by the channel of St. Ante throughout history, and now enjoys the admiration of many tourists due to its uniqueness, as an exceptional monument of Venetian fortification architecture. It is possible to visit only by sea, organized by the Public Institution PRIRODA of Šibenik-Knin County.

Fortress of St. Ivan

The largest Šibenik fortress built in 1646 on a 120-meter high mount north of the Šibenik city core was named after the small church that was located there. It was built in only 58 days, as the main point of the new defense system of the city from the Ottomans. It was built by the people from Šibenik with their own hands, and according to the design of an engineer from Genova, Fr. Antonio Lenia. Over the years and centuries, it was neglected, but in 2022 it was entirely renovated and revitalized on almost 19,000 square meters, and today it serves as an educational campus.

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