Unlike other cities along the Adriatic coast, which were established by Romans, Greeks, etc., Šibenik was founded by Croats. Throughout the centuries, it had endured regime changes and foreign occupation: Venice, Byzantium, Hungary, Bosnia, the Hapsburg Monarchy, Italy, Fascist Italy / Nazi Germany, until Croatia declared independence in 1991.
It is a charming city, most noted for the St James Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The old part of Šibenik is nestled on a hill, and the climb up the narrow alley ways to the top can be exhausting in the heat.
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| St James Cathedral, Šibenik |
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Adam and Eve at the entrance to St James Cathedral
Adam is covering his breasts and Eve is covering her stomach |
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Square opposite St James Cathedral
In the fierce sun, visitors were shielding themselves in the shade |
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A grotto in this very Catholic country
It appears from no where in the old part of town |
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The beautiful medieval monastery St Laurence's garden
The tranquillity was spoilt by Americans
who are used to speaking at the top of their voices |
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The cemetery abutting the old city walls:
the back breaking task of transporting a coffin to the top of the hill,
reachable by a long flight of steps
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