Sibenik Guide       

As Dalmatia's  least touristed city, Sibenik (pronounced She ben ik) makes a good stop for those seeking a more authentic view of Dalmatian life. (See Sibenik on a map of Dalmatia ) Much of the town is rather workaday but the historical centre contains Croatia's most magnificent church, the Cathedral of St James (Sv Jakov).

There are several other impressive churches, a Franciscan monastery and some museums but the other main appeal of Sibenik is its proximity to the Krka National Park. Local tourist agencies also run boats to the Kornati Islands National Park. Other interesting nearby destinations include Tribunj, Vodice, Primosten, Zlarin and Murter.

History of Sibenik

Who knows when Sibenik was founded? It's unclear but the town probably dates back to the 9th century. More.

Getting to Sibenik

There are no boats to Sibenik but most of the many daily buses running between Split and Zadar make a stop there and there are frequent buses from Dubrovnik (see the schedule at buses from Dubrovnik) Sibenik is also connected by daily trains to Zagreb and Split. Check train schedules and book your ticket at RailEurope. Find out more about trains to Croatia and trains in Croatia.

Accommodation in Sibenik

Tourist Information

The Sibenik tourist office (tel 022-214 411) is in the town centre at Obala Tudjmana 5.

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