Various rulers have changed throughout the centuries - from Hungarian-Croatian to Byzantine, but the longest and the most influential rule was Venetian, from the 15th until the 18th century. This is very evident in the building style of Old Town.
The Fort of St. Michael dominates the horizon above the city. It was built of white cut stone from the 15th until the 17th century. I enjoyed a daytime visit and then a return in the evening for some performance art. The views to the town below are awesome.
The beautiful Cathedral of St. James is a three-naved basilica built in the 15th and the 16th centuries. This impressive monument of Renaissance architecture has been recognized as UNESCO's World Heritage site since 2000. It was such a perfect place to light a candle and remember my blessings. Unfortunately, the building was damaged during the war and is currently under repair.
The National Park Krka is close by and tours depart from Šibenick harbor for both half day and full day trips. My timing allowed for a half day outing. Krka is similar to Plitvice in that it is a karst valley with travertine built waterfalls and pools. The river Krka is a large portion of the park and you can enter by boat. Coming from the Adriatic onto the river Krka, there is the ancient town of Skradin. Ruins from Byzantine era can be found here. This is the most common stop for boats coming and going into the park.
Roski Slap or waterfall is the first sight within Krka National Park. A series of 12 waterfalls in a space of 450 meters, the largest is just over 22 metres in height and 60 metres in width.
Very interesting is the old mill and washing station run by the falls and used up until the 1970's by residents in the area.
The boat ride back was beautiful as we took in the setting sun and Šibenick at night.
Croatia has been absolutely beautiful!! So happy I ventured here!
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