Why visit
Why visit St. Nicholas Fortress
A triangular Venetian sea fortress built in the 16th century on an islet guarding the St. Anthony channel into Šibenik's harbour.
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Estimated visit
1.5 hours
Best season
April–October
Where
Šibenik, Croatia
Category
UNESCO
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History
A triangular Venetian sea fortress built in the 16th century on an islet guarding the St. Anthony channel into Šibenik's harbour. Inscribed by UNESCO in 2017 as part of the Venetian defence works.
“It was designed by the same military architect, Michele Sanmicheli, who fortified Verona and Zadar.”
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