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Cathedral of St James – Sibenik St Anne cemetery📷 JiriMatejicek, CC BY-SA 4.0

Cathedral of St James

Šibenik, Croatia

History

A Renaissance cathedral built entirely of stone, including its roof, with a frieze of 71 carved heads on the outer walls; a UNESCO site. It stands on the old town square by the waterfront; park by the harbour.

Nearest town
Šibenik, Croatia
Category
History & culture
GPS
43.7375, 15.8894

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Croatia: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Resort SolarisCampsite
    4 km from Cathedral of St James
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  • Camp MarinaCampsite
    8 km from Cathedral of St James
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Skradinske delicijeCampsite
    10 km from Cathedral of St James
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  • Mini-camping TomasCampsite
    13 km from Cathedral of St James
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  • Camp BarinicaCampsite
    13 km from Cathedral of St James
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  • Camping Miran PirovacCampsite
    21 km from Cathedral of St James
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All campsites in Croatia · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Cathedral of St James?

Cathedral of St James is in Šibenik, Croatia, at GPS 43.7375, 15.8894. It is about 17 km from Primošten.

Can you camp near Cathedral of St James?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Resort Solaris, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 57 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Cathedral of St James?

Cathedral of St James is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Northern Dalmatia: Paklenica, Krka and Trogir.

What is there to see near Cathedral of St James?

Places worth a stop nearby: Skradinski buk (10 km), Trogir Old Town (38 km), Diocletian's Palace (51 km) and Klis Fortress (55 km).

When is the best time to visit Cathedral of St James?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)