The warren of Sibenik
The title of this page, “The warren of Sibenik” reflects the charming a warren of alleys and small streets which is the old town of Sibinek. Most of which you can’t get a car through! To show off the streets to best effect I captured these shots in a portrait format and displayed them here as square images.
About Sibenik
Šibenik is a city on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. It’s known as a gateway to the Kornati Islands. Seventy one sculpted faces decorate the 15th century stone Cathedral of St. James. Nearby, the Šibenik City Museum, in the 14th century Prince’s Palace, has exhibits ranging from prehistory to the present. The white stone St. Michael’s Fortress has an open-air theatre, with views of Šibenik Bay and neighbouring islands.
Our Images
Image 016 shows the church of St Francis in Sibinek, captured from the park which is by its side.
Image 025 shows the statue of Juraj Dalmatinac (George of Dalmatia) who was born in Zadar, trained as a sculptor in Venice and was responsible for the construction of Sibinek’s cathedral. His work represents the golden age of Dalmatian medieval art.
As you wander through the warren of Sibenik, the main street opens on to the attractive Square of the Republic of Croatia shown in image 028. Baroque palaces dating from the Venetian era line the square, built on the flanks of the hillside. The former town hall (Gradska vijecnica) is mid-16th century. Destroyed by Allied bombardments in 1943, it was rebuilt exactly as it was before, with shaded arcades and a loggia (today glazed), where official declarations were once made.
The bright sun streaks through the sky as people look at stalls outside the museum in image 029. The clock shows us it is nearly mid-day.
There is a balcony for Juliet to wave from in image 034. Again we see the white stone and green shutters. The steps at the side of the Square of the Republic feature in image 038. Lots of people sit here in the shade as the temperatures soar.
Image 040 shows how the town built upwards over the narrow passageways to accommodate people. With the coming of electricity strung wires from building to building.
Images 043 and 055 are different views of the main street after the parties of tourists had passed. In one we have the old paving slabs. Both images are colourful and full of action and interest. They reflect the warren of Sibenik.
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