About Šibenik

Set in the heart of the Dalmatian coast, Šibenik is a city that carries over a thousand years of history, striking architecture, and a rich cultural heritage. Affectionately known as Krešimir’s city, it first appears in the historical record in 1066, in a deed of gift issued by King Petar Krešimir IV. Having passed through the hands of many rulers and belonged to a succession of different states, Šibenik today stands as a living monument to its own past and an enduring expression of its distinctive Mediterranean character. It is a place where history and contemporary urban life intertwine — forever evolving, and drawing a steadily growing number of visitors.

The 2021 Census records 42,599 residents in the city of Šibenik, with the wider Šibenik-Knin County home to 96,381 inhabitants. In the summer months, however, the city’s streets fill with visitors from near and far. Šibenik-Knin County reliably places among Croatia’s five most visited destinations — a standing borne out by the 2024 tourism figures, which registered an impressive 5,130,465 overnight stays by domestic and international guests alike.