Žitnić, Rural settlement in Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia.
Žitnić is a small rural settlement in the Dalmatian hinterland, located within the administrative area of Drniš. The village consists of scattered houses surrounded by agricultural land and rolling terrain typical of this region.
The settlement developed as part of agricultural expansion in the Dalmatian interior over several centuries. It has experienced different administrative restructurings while maintaining its rural character throughout regional changes.
Local residents maintain traditional farming practices and participate in regional festivities that showcase Croatian customs through food preparation and social gatherings.
Getting there is easiest by car using regional roads that connect to Drniš and surrounding areas. Visitors should plan ahead since public transportation is limited in this rural area.
The settlement exhibits typical Dalmatian rural architecture and maintains agricultural patterns that reflect centuries of continuous land cultivation methods.
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