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The Cathedral of St James in Sibenik

The Cathedral of St James in Sibenik

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The Cathedral of St James in Sibenik

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The Cathedral of St James in Sibenik
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Zeituni
Jerusalem, Israel1,576 contributions
Interesting, but not great
Sep 2021
Sibenik is not so interesting as Dubrovnik or Split and not so beautiful as Trogir, so it is not worth special visiting from Split. Two hours are enough for observing it's highlights, first of all the Cathedral of St. James - impressive from outside, but poor inside.
Written September 25, 2021
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RicherTrips
Monterrey, Mexico3,015 contributions
A marterpiece
Jul 2021
If you´re traveling by road between Split and Istria Peninsula, this stop is a must. The town in lovely, although very hot in Summer, but the Cathedral is worth it. It has a beautiful façade, with geometrical perfection, that served as an inspiration for the one in Zadar.
But besides its symmetric balance, it´s full with sculptures and carvings that make it unique. Take a parasol and surround the building, to admire the lions gate and the heads in the apse.
The locals are so proud of their church, they built a great museum to give more information about it.
Written September 22, 2021
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Jeff K
Pittsburgh, PA1,324 contributions
Worthwhile Stop
Sep 2021 • Couples
We stopped here en route from Zadar to Split. The church was pretty impressive and we were able to grab a nearby parking spot. We were glad we saw it.

Note that you can take photos without a flash. We were unaware of this as the sign at the entrance indicated no cameras allowed. Also, there were about a dozen people there when we visited. We were the only ones wearing masks despite their rule requiring masks.
Written September 11, 2021
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TK0TT
Bialystok, Poland18 contributions
Must see point in Sibenik.
Aug 2021 • Family
Great outside, short trip inside. Boring for small kids inside. You will take a nice pictures there. The same ticket for museum of the cathedral which is great to see.
Written August 24, 2021
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Francesco G
Palermo, Italy9 contributions
Unplanned discovery
Jul 2021
Probably the finest church in Dalmatia, I was amazed from the Baptizer fine artwork and took some of the most interesting photo inside.
Written August 5, 2021
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Jurica K
Pisarovina, Croatia7 contributions
peeking the cathedral
Jul 2021
Very beautiful church , Ive stopped there on my way back home and i really enjoyed the high ceilings and big wide windows. Walking throught this church made me feel amazing , it was a nice experience.
Written July 16, 2021
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Jacob C
4 contributions
Great
Jun 2021
The cathedral is magnificent and testifies to the rich Croatian history and the history of the city of Šibenik. It is in excellent condition.
Written July 1, 2021
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jbg74
Saint Paul, MN793 contributions
Great Place to Visit in Sibenik
Jun 2021
There is lots of history at this cathedral. The carvings on the outside are great. I particularly liked the lions on either side of the doors.
Written June 10, 2021
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Ⓜ️ MrMoreLight
Montreal, Canada1,547 contributions
Unesco World Heritage Site
Sep 2020
Quick and easy visit of the cathedral was quite impressive. You will be able to walk inside, visit as you please and take pictures. Take your time, there are quite a lot of details all around inside. I love the light coming in behind the altar, it is quite dramatic.

Highly recommended + the city museum.
Written February 4, 2021
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Marko Mirosav
Groznjan, Croatia6 contributions
Cathedral full of history!
Sep 2020 • Couples
Beautiful cathedral, made of stone! It is beautiful to walk inside and to look at the history of the monument.
Written October 1, 2020
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