St. Michael Fortress Sibenik
You are driving along the Adriatic road towards Sibenik where you'll find a comfortable apartment, room or vacation home. You'll easily recognize the city due to a Mediaeval fortress, which dominates above the downtown as a mother on her children. The Fortress of St. Michael, is the mother of the oldest Croatian cities, mentioned for the first time already in 1066. The place was inhabited even earlier for there are findings here testifying to the homes of the Illyrians and Romans, from prehistoric axes to bone needles of Romans. The fortress was built 60 meters above sea level to watch over the entrance to Sibenik Channel, he mouth of the river Krka as well, and to serve as a shelter of the local population. Many of its components were destroyed and upgraded through centuries under Venetian and Austrian rule. Today have been preserved only the walls of an irregular rectangular shape. The oldest wall dates from the 13th century, while others were built in the 15th century. St. Michael's fortress was revitalized and renewed in 2014 in order to contribute to the development of the city of Sibenik through tourism, and facilitate recognition of Sibenik in the world. You can visit it and it will take you into the contemporary world of fairy tales, dignify by dashes from the rich history of Dalmatia. The fort has two entrances: one in the north, which is tailored to the approach of persons with disabilities and to the south by the sea. The beautiful Fortress keeps a welcoming smile for you no matter where from you have arrived, and gives you a spectacular view towards the Sibenik islands, to the estuary of the river Krka, and the surrounding area. The basement of St. Michael hides a museum with entertainment services, and there is a stage on top with 1,077 seats that incorporates Sibenik and Croatia on the prestigious list of world cultural tourism. Various events such as concerts, plays, festivals and others are another reason to visit the Fortress. The ticket price for adults with professional guide is 35 kuna, and with 50 kuna, you can become a friend of the Fortress. This advantage brings a great variety of discounts and free admission throughout the year. Parking around the fortress does not exist, but you can park in the municipal parking lot in Crnica or Sibenik harbor. It will take you only ten minutes of walking through the narrow streets of Sibenik from the center of the city to the Fortress, which are the perfect overture for rhapsody of experiences awaiting for you in the arms of the Fortress of St. Michael.
