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Sibenik, Croatia
Sibenik is often bypassed between Split and Zadar, but this authentic Dalmatian city rewards walkers with its steep, atmospheric old town and world-class architecture. The Cathedral of St. James, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a masterpiece of Renaissance stone construction — built entirely without mortar or wooden supports, with 71 portrait heads of townspeople decorating the exterior. The old town climbs from the waterfront through a maze of narrow lanes and staircases to the restored St. Michael's Fortress, now an open-air concert venue with sweeping views of the coast and islands. The Barone Fortress, further up the hill, offers even more dramatic panoramas. Sibenik has four fortresses in total, creating a fortification system unmatched on the Dalmatian coast. The nearby Krka National Park, with its cascading waterfalls and swimming holes, is an easy day trip.
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Sibenik's old town is very steep — wear good shoes and start from the waterfront, climbing through the lanes to the fortress for the rewarding views at the top.
May through June and September through October offer warm walking weather without summer crowds, with the International Children's Festival in June as a unique cultural event.