Šibenik 

Dalmatia

Croatia

May 28, 2015

Hello,

Driving south, between Zadar and Split, I stop for a coffee in the small coastal city of Šibenik.

Despite the fact that Šibenik is not even mentioned in my guidebook, I decide to take a stroll.  No matter where, there is always something of interest to discover.

Šibenik will be no exception.

A tall church tower beckons in the distance.  I pass a flower market, and find myself in an Old Town:  ancient narrow streets of stone and cobble stone, medieval carvings, pastel building facades, busy outdoor cafes and ubiquitous ice cream cones.  

The church is a remarkable Cathedral of St James, built entirely of stone between 1431 and 1536. 

In fact, Šibenik has a remarkable history.  Not occupied by the Greeks or the Romans, the city was founded in the 11^th Century by the Croats.  Later, Venetians and Hungarians and Habsburgs laid claim to this strategic city on the Adriatic Sea.

Now, on a bright spring day, Croats again lay claim, along with a smattering of tourists on a day trip from Zadar or Split.

A calm, surprising and worthy day trip, I might add.

Jan