Legendary
Sight
St John’s Fortress
A hilltop fortress crowning Šibenik with sweeping views over the old town and the bay.
Photo: Carsten Steger / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Turina
A historic fortified site near Šibenik, a witness to the area's turbulent past.
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Photo: Sergei Gussev / CC BY 2.0
Why it is worth your time
Turina once guarded key routes and approaches, and today its walls recall the area's defensive past. Its position often opens a fine view over the surroundings.
Croatia Atlas tip
The ground is often rough; wear firm shoes and mind the edges.
More places in Šibenik
A small next-step selection from the same city.
Legendary
Activity
Skradinski Buk
The famous cascading waterfalls of Krka National Park.
Photo: Bengt Oberger / CC BY-SA 4.0
Legendary
Activity
Roški Slap
A wide, dramatic waterfall further upstream in Krka National Park.
Photo: Maximovich Nikolay / CC BY 3.0
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