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Šibenik-Knin, Croatia · Europe

About Šibenik

Šibenik is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Dubrava, 9km from Krka National Park.

Šibenik is a town located in Šibenik-Knin, Croatia. With a population of 31,115, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Šibenik sits in Croatia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zagreb time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Šibenik to your route.

About Šibenik

Šibenik (Croatian: [ʃîbeniːk] ) is a historic town in Croatia, located in central Dalmatia, where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. Šibenik is one of the oldest Croatian self-governing cities on the Adriatic, the capital and cultural, educational, administrative and economic center of Šibenik-Knin County,

Read more and is also the third-largest town in the Dalmatian region. As of 2021, the town has 31,115 inhabitants, while the municipality has 42,599 inhabitants.The seat is the Šibenik Diocese. It was first mentioned on Christmas 1066 in a grant of Peter Krešimir IV, so it is also called "Krešimir's Town". Until the plague pandemic in 17th century it was the largest city on the entire eastern coast of the Adriatic. Šibenik was the de facto capital of the Croatia from December 1944 to May 1945. It is also significant as the place of foundation of the Croatian Navy. The Cathedral of St. James is the most significant architectural achievement of the 15th and 16th centuries on the soil of Croatia. Due to its exceptional values, it was included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 2000, which was joined on that list by the Fortress of St. Nicholas.

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Where is Šibenik located?

Šibenik is located in Šibenik-Knin, Croatia, Europe. The coordinates are 43.7343 latitude, 15.8942 longitude.

What is the population of Šibenik?

Šibenik has a population of approximately 31,115 people, making it a town in Croatia.

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Quick Information

Population
31,115
Continent
Europe
Country
Croatia
Region
Šibenik-Knin
Timezone
Europe/Zagreb
Coordinates
43.7343, 15.8942

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Croatia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

HAK roadside assistance: 1987.

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Worth the detour from Šibenik

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Krka National Park

Stunning travertine waterfalls and emerald pools along the Krka River in Dalmatia.

9 km · about 15 min drive

waterfall

Krka Waterfalls

A series of stunning travertine waterfalls along the Krka River where swimming is permitted in the emerald pools below.

9 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Trogir

A perfectly preserved UNESCO Romanesque-Gothic island town connected to the mainland by bridges, packed with medieval architecture.

38 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Kornati National Park

An otherworldly archipelago of 89 barren white islands and sea cliffs best explored by boat from Murter.

44 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Diocletian's Palace

A sprawling 4th-century Roman emperor's palace forming the living heart of Split's old town, a UNESCO site unlike any other.

51 km · about 60 min drive

coastal drive

Dalmatian Coast Road

A gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.

51 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Cetina River Source

An impossibly blue, eye-shaped karst spring plunging into darkness beside a tiny Orthodox church near Cetina village.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Šibenik

  • 51 kmDalmatian Coast RoadA gorgeous Adriatic coastal highway running through Croatia past walled cities, islands, and crystal-clear turquoise waters.
  • 63 kmMaslenica BridgeBridges over the narrow Novsko Ždrilo strait on the Adriatic Highway and the A1, infamous for bura gusts so fierce the crossing is regularly closed to high-sided vehicles.
  • 77 kmVidova GoraAt 778 m the highest peak on any Adriatic island, reached by a paved road across Brač: the summit drops straight to Zlatni Rat beach far below, with Hvar and the open sea beyond.

Driving in Croatia

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.52/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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