Šibenik is located in a large bay where the Krka river meets the sea. It grew from an old Croatian fort near the fortress of St. Michael, which still overlooks the town.
Its vibrant, narrow winding streets, stone houses, many staircases and the remains of the city walls give Šibenik that romantic Mediterranean atmosphere.
One of the things not to be missed in Šibenik is Cathedral Sveti Jakov, built in1434 and listed by Unesco World Heritage. The cathedral lies just underneath the fortress walls of the town in the old area of Sibenik.

It is a city of culture, the host to the only International Children's Festival as well as traditional events such as Dalmatian chanson Evenings. Near the town there are two national parks - Krka and Kornati, both visible by land and by sea, whose fascinating landscapes take visitors breath away.