Šibenik, Croatia is one of the most picturesque coastal cities in Dalmatia. During our road trip through the country, we decided to visit on our way into Split from Zadar. We stayed only a few hours, wandering around the cobble stoned maze of shaded back streets and alleyways, but fell instantly in love with the city for its peaceful atmosphere and medieval charm. The gem of the city is the cathedral of St James, which took over 100 years to construct. The heads of those who helped in the construction are displayed around the church and makes the cathedral incredibly interesting to explore up close. Highlights also include the St Lawrence Monastery medieval gardens and of course St Michael’s Fortress, which overlooks the city and the water below. We did not stay long and unfortunately didn’t have time to explore the surrounding coast, but Šibenik left a lasting impression on us. It is the perfect day trip from the more popular Dalmatian cities of Zadar or Split and equally as lovely. I hope this photo diary inspires you to add Šibenik to your bucket list.
