Guidebook for Vir
Sightseeing
Red Stone
The fort Kaštelina - the ruins of the walls of the Venetian fortress that served to defend against deserters and Turks is one of the most famous sights of the island of Vir and located in the area called shallots and is considered to be built in the early 17th century. The remains of the fortifications were restored at the beginning of this century. Impressive are the remains of the two well-preserved tower on which can be seen on the north side of a winged lion, and on the south three hump prominent Venetian family. On the beach, in the vicinity of these works has peleoidnog mud, which is good for treating rheumatic diseases.
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Kastelina Castle
Sapavac ulicaThe fort Kaštelina - the ruins of the walls of the Venetian fortress that served to defend against deserters and Turks is one of the most famous sights of the island of Vir and located in the area called shallots and is considered to be built in the early 17th century. The remains of the fortifications were restored at the beginning of this century. Impressive are the remains of the two well-preserved tower on which can be seen on the north side of a winged lion, and on the south three hump prominent Venetian family. On the beach, in the vicinity of these works has peleoidnog mud, which is good for treating rheumatic diseases.
Panoramic Point
Beautiful view of the whole island.
The Sea Organ ("Morske orgulje") in Zadar is a unique architectural achievement, an interesting and original blend of architecture and music. Unlike ordinary organs powered by bubbles or air pumps, the sound of these organs comes under the influence of sea energy and waves. They are located in the west part of the Zadar coast near the Pozdrav Suncu. You can sit there for free and listen to the sea melody.
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Órgano del mar
Obala kralja Petra Krešimira IVThe Sea Organ ("Morske orgulje") in Zadar is a unique architectural achievement, an interesting and original blend of architecture and music. Unlike ordinary organs powered by bubbles or air pumps, the sound of these organs comes under the influence of sea energy and waves. They are located in the west part of the Zadar coast near the Pozdrav Suncu. You can sit there for free and listen to the sea melody.
Pozdrav Suncu (Hello to the Sun), is located in Zadar harbor, on the western point of the Zadar peninsula, right next to the Sea Organ. From this place you can see the Zadar canal, the islands and the sunset, whose beauty in Zadar is especially well-known.
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Saludo al Sol
Istarska obalaPozdrav Suncu (Hello to the Sun), is located in Zadar harbor, on the western point of the Zadar peninsula, right next to the Sea Organ. From this place you can see the Zadar canal, the islands and the sunset, whose beauty in Zadar is especially well-known.
Nin is 3000 years old Croatian royal town, founded by the Illyrian tribe of Liburnians in 9th century B.C. under the name Enona. It is situated in a shallow lagoon, surrounded by sandy beaches and the very center of the old town is situated on a island with a diameter of about 500m, connected to the land with two bridges.
It is the biggest find of medicinal mud Peloid in Croatia and one of the most important archeological finds in Croatia.
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Nin
Nin is 3000 years old Croatian royal town, founded by the Illyrian tribe of Liburnians in 9th century B.C. under the name Enona. It is situated in a shallow lagoon, surrounded by sandy beaches and the very center of the old town is situated on a island with a diameter of about 500m, connected to the land with two bridges.
It is the biggest find of medicinal mud Peloid in Croatia and one of the most important archeological finds in Croatia.
St. Nicholas' Fortress (Croatian: Tvrđava Sv. Nikole) is a fortress located in the town of Šibenik, one of the oldest native Croatian towns on the eastern shores of the Adriatic, in central Dalmatia, Croatia. It was included in UNESCO's World Heritage Site list as part of "Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da mar" in 2017.
Tourists are currently not allowed to enter the fortress, but only explore it from outside. The reason is that the fortress is currently being reconstructed. The reconstruction should be finished till the end of 2018.
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St Nicholas' Fortress
4 Obala dr. Franje Tuđmana St. Nicholas' Fortress (Croatian: Tvrđava Sv. Nikole) is a fortress located in the town of Šibenik, one of the oldest native Croatian towns on the eastern shores of the Adriatic, in central Dalmatia, Croatia. It was included in UNESCO's World Heritage Site list as part of "Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da mar" in 2017.
Tourists are currently not allowed to enter the fortress, but only explore it from outside. The reason is that the fortress is currently being reconstructed. The reconstruction should be finished till the end of 2018.
St. Michael’s Fortress in the Croatian town of Šibenik (formerly known as St. Anne’s Fortress, Croatian: Tvrđava sv. Mihovila, Venetian: Castel vecchio) is a medieval fort situated on a steep hill above the old historic center of the city. Its strategically favorable and dominant position made it the central part of Šibenik fortification system. The location was more or less continuously occupied since the Iron Age, as is witnessed by numerous archaeological findings from the era.
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St. Michael's Fortress
21 Zagrađe St. Michael’s Fortress in the Croatian town of Šibenik (formerly known as St. Anne’s Fortress, Croatian: Tvrđava sv. Mihovila, Venetian: Castel vecchio) is a medieval fort situated on a steep hill above the old historic center of the city. Its strategically favorable and dominant position made it the central part of Šibenik fortification system. The location was more or less continuously occupied since the Iron Age, as is witnessed by numerous archaeological findings from the era.
The Barone Fortress (formerly known as Šubićevac Fortress; Croatian: Tvrđava Barone) in Šibenik, Croatia, is an early modern fortress constructed in 1646 on Vidakuša hill above the city. Together with the remaining three city fortresses, it is a part of the Šibenik fortification system. It played a significant role in city's defense from the Ottomans during the Cretan War. For a long time, it carried the name of its main defender, Baron Christoph von Degenfeld. At the start of the 20th century, along with the surrounding neighborhood, it was renamed Šubićevac, after the medieval patrician family Šubić.
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Barone Fortress
Put Vuka MandušićaThe Barone Fortress (formerly known as Šubićevac Fortress; Croatian: Tvrđava Barone) in Šibenik, Croatia, is an early modern fortress constructed in 1646 on Vidakuša hill above the city. Together with the remaining three city fortresses, it is a part of the Šibenik fortification system. It played a significant role in city's defense from the Ottomans during the Cretan War. For a long time, it carried the name of its main defender, Baron Christoph von Degenfeld. At the start of the 20th century, along with the surrounding neighborhood, it was renamed Šubićevac, after the medieval patrician family Šubić.
Entertainment & Activities
The promenade Jadro is a street in the center of the Vir where you can walk along the sea, eat and drink. It is often live music on the main square along the promenade. Also, the Adriatic Youth Games are occasionally held, which is interesting to look at. It can also be a bit crowdy in the evening.
Ulica Šetnica Jadro
Ulica Šetnica JadroThe promenade Jadro is a street in the center of the Vir where you can walk along the sea, eat and drink. It is often live music on the main square along the promenade. Also, the Adriatic Youth Games are occasionally held, which is interesting to look at. It can also be a bit crowdy in the evening.
Parks & Nature
This sandy beach is one of the most beautiful on the island of Vir.
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Duboka Draga Beach
This sandy beach is one of the most beautiful on the island of Vir.
Plaža Sapavac
12 Sapavac ul.Nice sandy shallow beach with the shade of trees, ideal for families and kids.
Parque Natural Telašćica
Parque Nacional Krka
Kornati
Pedinka Beach
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