Šibenik Cathedral

The Cathedral of Saint James displays stonework made entirely of limestone blocks assembled without mortar, featuring a sequence of 71 carved stone heads on its walls.

Construction of the cathedral began in 1431 under architect Giorgio da Sebenico, incorporating both Gothic and Renaissance styles before its completion in 1536.

The cathedral walls contain numerous stone heads depicting citizens of Šibenik from the 15th century, documenting the local population's appearance through detailed sculptures.

Visitors can explore the cathedral daily from 09:30 to 19:30, with guided tours explaining the architectural elements and historical significance of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

The cathedral's barrel roof consists of interlocking stone slabs using a construction method derived from shipbuilding techniques of the Dalmatian coast.

Location: Šibenik

Inception: 1431

Architects: Giorgio da Sebenico

Official opening: 1536

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Fee: Yes

Charge: 30 HRK

Address: Trg Republike Hrvatske 1, 22000 Šibenik 22000 Šibenik

Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Niedziela 09:30-19:30

Website: http://sibenska-biskupija.hr

GPS coordinates: 43.73556,15.88917

Latest update: July 2, 2025 21:21