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Croatia has always been known as the land where peacefulness and serenity are found. With at least 1500 islands afloat the Adriatic, this land has gained so much love from tourists from all over the world, especially sailors, explorers and divers. Croatia’s beauty is so vast that no one can surely traverse each and every of its most exciting parts.
Sibenik has for so long been one of the victims of this unfortunate situation. For so long, this historical city has not been in the limelight especially in terms of tourism, and for sure, anyone who hasn’t visited this blessed town has definitely been at a loss. This is a fact that most people have just began to realize. Here is why Sibenik is a hidden gem that you should add to your list.
Sibenik – Croatia’s most historic town
Sibenik is described as the library of Croatia’s history and culture. Being the oldest native town in Croatia, this town has so much history to tell as is evident from its numerous historical sites and monuments. The Cathedral of St. Jacob (James), a UNESCO heritage site is a great representation of Croatia’s Gothic and Renaissance style of architecture. It is made entirely of white stone blocks without any other supporting components such as wood. The other monuments that give this coastal town its unique aura are the St. Nicholas Fortress, the Church of St. Krsevan, the Church of St. Francis, the churches of St. Nicholas and St. Lawrence, its City Hall and the fortresses of St. Michael, St. Ivan and Subicevac. These monuments exhibit Sibenik’s culture and spirituality.
Whenever you need to have the best feel of the history and culture of Croatia, then Sibenik is the place to visit. Having been under the rule of Venice, Byzantium, Bosnia and Hungary at different times in its lifetime, this land is a cocktail of different cultures from all over Croatia. For the record, this native town was established by Croats and not Illyrians, Greeks and Romans like the other Croatian cities. This makes it the best pick for explorers and tourists who want to have firsthand information of Croatia’s deep-seated culture and history.
A beautiful seaside location
This town is situated at the Dalmatian coast, just where the River Krka flows into the Adriatic. It is positioned within a deep bay and this makes it one of the naturally existing Adriatic harbors in existence. Its proximity to the sea makes it an ideal spot for water based activities such as swimming, diving, sport fishing and sailing hence attracting a significant number of tourists. This town lies just 80 km north of Split and though not as famous as Dubrovnik and Split, it retains its pristine and serene nature. Its unique and very stylish architecture is one of the most attractive features of this town and as you walk down its little streets, you will surely be amazed by it.
A perfect base for exploring Croatia’s attractions
Apart from its historical and cultural attraction, this town also has other beautiful tourist attractions. The highlight of all time is the National Park Krka which is quite similar to the Plitvice National Park. Its waterfalls, flora and fauna are some of what you will enjoy here. Close to this town are the Kornati Islands National Park, National Park Paklenica and the Vransko Jezero Park. All these can be accessed at a very affordable fee and you can make use of trips and tours organized by different tourism agencies and hotels. This land also hosts a number or famous festivals with the most famous being the International Children’s Festival. Living or touring this land never gets boring, especially will with the native food, wine and its warm-hearted residents.
A quiet place to call home
Sibenik is probably the only town on earth where a visitor or tourist is never a stranger. Its people are very welcoming and hospitable. This makes it a perfect place to tour, live or invest in real estate properties. With the help of quite a number of real estate agencies, you will surely find it easy to find the best property and invest in it. There are various properties that are available throughout the Sibenik town awaiting investment and with proper market research and guidance from a good real estate agent, you will surely find the best investment for your money. You could also invest in tourist hotels as this town receives a very large number of tourists each year.
Sibenik is absolutely a paradise for both tourists and locals. So consider this hidden gem for your next holiday to Croatia.
