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Šibenik old town
Lanes and fortresses
Stone stairs and lanes climb from Šibenik’s waterfront to the St Michael and Barone forts.
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About Šibenik old town
Šibenik’s old town climbs from the waterfront in a maze of stone lanes and stairways, with the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of St James at its heart. Follow the steps up to St Michael’s fortress, whose open-air stage hosts summer concerts against a backdrop of sea and sky, then on to the Barone fortress for sweeping views over the rooftops and the channel. In between, stop for coffee in a quiet square. Go early or late in summer, when the stone is cooler underfoot and the light is golden.
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- Stone lanes and stairs
- Summer concerts at St Michael
- Barone fortress views
- Address
- Šibenik, the Balkans
- Website
- sibenik-tourism.hr
- Our city guide
- On our Zagreb guide
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Šibenik old town before you go.
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