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Šibenik Heritage Day

Published on 15/12/2021 (last modified 05/01/2022)

Šibenik Tourist Board's pilot action represented an innovation

This summer for 8 Thursdays in July and August, Šibenik locals and guests had a chance to participate in variety of activities promoting cultural heritage and handmade products from local craftsmen and artists. As part of Šibenik Heritage day program, every Thursday starting at 10 am tourists were able to hear the story about Šibenik hat through centuries and visit the local Museum free of charge. They also could watch short movie about skill of making the Šibenik button in CivitasSacra, the interpretation centre of Cathedral of St. James. Besides, the Arts and Crafts fair at Mala loža Square provided opportunity to shop local handmade products and art. The singing of traditional songs provided good entertainment for both buyers and sellers and kids' corner for kids. Guided tour provided an insight into local gastronomic history and eating habits of Šibenik's inhabitants through centuries.

This pilot action aimed to enhance local tourism offer, to revitalize social and economic development in historical center and to transform cultural assets in valuable resources through smart tourist and visitors flow management. Data collected will contribute to better strategic planning and for evaluation of liveliness of historical town centre by assessing hourly distribution of visitors and citizens on specific locations.