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Sailing, Sibenik style With its endless coastline, countless islands and national parks the Sibenik and the surroundings certainly have something for every mariner. From deserted islands to well-equipped marinas with entertainment and fun for all the family, the choice is yours. The Sibenik – Knin County has more marinas than any other county in Croatia.

ISSUE 30 | saturday, june 27th 2009 | YEAR II

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Mark Thomas [email protected] Welcome to our beautiful city and to the twelfth edition of the second season of “The Sibenik Times”. Surely the largest and most important date on the calendar of the city of Sibenik is the International Children’s Festival. This year the 49th festival is in full flow and the streets and squares of the city are filled with some interesting and colourful sights and sounds. If you get time to see some of the events on the programme its well worth it, even if you don’t have any children, but you are a big child. Not only does the festival attract many performers from Croatia it is also a magnet for foreign artists, this year alone there are around 130 performers in total. With events and programmes everyday there is always something new and fascinating to watch. As the tourist season hits its peak the amount of events not only in the city of Sibenik but around the county has doubled and trebled overnight. Every tiny village seems to have its own festival, manifestation or fair. The sounds of traditional “klapa” (vocal choirs) can be heard in many seaside resorts as the tourists are treated to Dalmatian culture. The combination of vocal choirs, the smell of pine trees and the whisper of the Adriatic Sea is ideal. Especially when you accompany everything with a fine local wine, the perfect Dalmatian night out and as you are here on holiday it’s just the right combination for relaxing from your daily working lives. Also try some Dalmatian cuisines and specialities as the whole region has an enormously rich gastronomic offer. Enjoy yourself Dalmatian style.

SPEAK UP! We would love to hear from you. Please write or send an e-mail to us about your stay in Sibenik. Your comments are valuable to us and the most interesting letters will be published every week. Interesting and unusual photos are also welcome. Thanks.

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US FIRM IMPORTING CROATIAN PRODUCTS The firm Argo Gourmet in Pendleton, Oregon announced last week that it has been granted permission to import Croatian wines and brandies into the United States. Company owner Arthur Hill told the Croatian Times that the U.S. Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau had informed the firm it could import those products. The next step will be a distribution license from the state of Oregon. "We are thrilled to add these fine wines and brandies to our menu of Istrian foods, including gourmet olive oil and truffle products. Our Istrian oils are already available, and we are working on registering our truffle products with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration." Asked about the impact of the global economic crisis on the US market, Hill responded "Everyone must eat, and Americans are buying higher-quality food products that fit a healthy lifestyle. Istrian foods are a perfect fit." The company began working with Croatian firms two years ago, some of which are family-owned, with generations of experience and a tradition of excellence. The company is planning tours of Croatia for American chefs who want to learn about Croatian food and food preparation first-hand. Hill is pleased with the early response. "Our Croatian partners Zigante Tartufi, Agrolaguna, and Chiavalon have done a wonderful job building a reputation for quality throughout Europe as a base for our business in the U.S.

JAMES FOLEY TO BE NEW US AMBASSADOR TO CROATIA US President Barack Obama will nominate James B. Foley as new US ambassador to Croatia. Foley’s nomination must be approved by the US Senate. Foley, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, will succeed Robert Bradtke, who is leaving in July. Bradtke has been ambassador since 2006. Foley has been a diplomat for 25 years and has served as the State Department’s Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugee Issues since 2007. Before that, he was U.S. ambassador to Haiti and political officer in Algiers and Manila. Foley has also been deputy director of the private office of the NATO secretary general in Brussels and State Department deputy press spokesman.

AUSTRIAN PRESIDENT SUPPORTS CROATIA’S EU BID Austrian President Heinz Fischer has said he wants Croatia’s EU accession negotiations to be sped up. Fischer said last week at a meeting of Central European presidents in Novi Sad, Serbia, that he wanted to see a quick resolution of the border dispute between Croatia and Slovenia, which has blocked the opening of new chapters in the negotiations. He also pointed out that Austria had been supporting a comprehensive package of economic assistance measures for Eastern European countries since the beginning of the recession. Fischer also praised the European Council for its efforts to deal with the crisis but warned the needs of people badly affected by the crisis must be at the heart of policy-making.

COURT DECLARES SUNDAY-SHOPPING BAN UNCONSTITUTIONAL The Croatian Constitutional Court unanimously declared the law banning Sunday shopping unconstitutional. The ruling said: “The Sunday shopping ban has no legal justification and is unnecessary in a democratic society. It does not protect people who work on Sundays in shops to which the law does not apply.” The Court added the law banning Sunday shopping limited businessmen’s rights and diminished competition because it provided for too many exceptions. For example, the law allowed bakeries, news stands and small shops at petrol stations and railway stations to remain open for business on Sundays. The law went into effect on 1 January 2009. Croatian shopping malls, marts and supermarkets filed suit against the new law in January. They claimed it violated the principle of market freedom and was unconstitutional.

POPE BENEDICT XVI MAY VISIT CROATIA Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic thanked Pope Benedict XVI for his work for Croatia and invited him to visit it soon this week. Benedict XVI expressed his wish to do so at a meeting in the Vatican. The Pope said: “Croatia has always been in my heart, and I hope to visit your country in the near future.” Jandrokovic gave the Pope a special lace work made by nuns at Benedict Monastery on Hvar Island, Katolicki radio has reported. The Pope Benedict received Jandrokovic, his wife and a Croatian delegation after a public audience in St. Peter’s Square. Jandrokovic also met with Italian Tarcisio Cardinal Bertone, who had visited Croatia in September last year.

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YOUNGSTERS CHOOSE CROATIA VACATION FOR FUNDRAISING A group of British schoolchildren will be taking a Croatia holiday with a difference this summer, it has emerged. The Stroud News and Journal reports that four 17-year-olds from the south-west of England will cycle 500 miles along the Dalmatia coast to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Giving themselves just six days to complete the journey, the quartet will need to find ideal Croatia accommodation so that they can rest each evening. Indeed, organiser Felix

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Sowerbutts, who lives in Frampton Mansell, predicted that some of the cycling might prove to be a bit painful for the group. Felix will join Ben Walter, Charlie Stuckey and George Hazell on the trip, which starts when they get to Split on July 28th. If they have time before the cycling expedition gets underway, they may wish to visit the Diocletian's Palace - a historic building in the city which houses many of the region's historical, architectural and cultural delights.

TOURISTS 'CHOOSING TO EAT IN' People heading on their holidays this year are increasingly likely to eat their evening meals in their accommodation on some nights, it has been suggested. Online comparison service Travelsupermarket. com said that this is the case among British tourists, as they look to save some money in these tough economic times. Eating in Croatian accommodation will enable visitors to save their money for a night out in the exciting holiday destinations across the country - be it Dubrovnik, Split or the main towns on Croatia’s many islands. Commenting on Britons abroad more generally, travel expert at comparison website Peter Smith said: “You might find people are going to local supermarkets more rather than eating out every night, so you get a lot of people self-catering.” He added that local supermarkets are getting more trade as “people are buying all their goods and spending a night or two in”.

• The Day of the City of Knin is celebrated on the 13th of June on the holiday St. Ante • Knin was first mentioned by the Byzantine Emperor Konstantin Porfirogenet in 950 in his work “Administration of the Empire” • Croatians settled in Knin at the end of the 6th century and was established as one of the twelve noble counties. • During the rule of the Croatian King Zvonimir Knin became a metropolis of the ancient Croatian state. • After the occupation by the Yugoslavian army in 1991 Knin was liberated by the military action “Storm” in August 1995. • In 2005, Britain had moved up from 12th place to 8th place in the list of countries with the most tourists visiting Croatia. The numbers of visitors has been rising steadily every year. Britons are top of the table of highestspending tourists. • In the summer of 1936 King Edward VIII came to Croatia on the yacht Nahlin, with Wallis Simpson, whom he later abdicated to marry. The 90.2m yacht has now been restored. • The summer sea temperature reaches 26 ºc.

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BETINA – FACTFILE Distance from Sibenik Distance from Tisno Marina Population Shipyard founded First mention of Betina

31 kilometers 6 kilometers 200 berths 774 1948 16th century

Betina is a village located on the Croatian island of Murter, seven kilometres from Tisno, where a drawbridge connects the island and the mainland. The largest of the Šibenik archipelago islands, and the closest to the mainland, it has been populated since the time of the Illyrians (tribe of Liburns). Remains of the Roman settlement of Colentum as well as many ruins of Roman villas, murals, and mosaic testify to its occupation during the period of the Roman Empire. The island of Murter encompasses 17.9 km² (with nearby islands 25.6 km².) The island was first mentioned by Scardon in memorials of Ptolemy. It was probably first named Srimač in 1251. When King Bela arrived in Dalmatia and in Klobučac near Trogir, he issued a deed of donation which details the borders of Šibenik. The island of Srimač was mentioned as a part of Šibenik. The Croatian name Srimač was used until 1740, but since 1443, the name Murter is also mentioned (Insula mortari, from the words Mor, sea and tar, tower). In Roman times, there had been a town called Collentum on the island in the area of today's Gradina, which was also mentioned by Ptolemy. A significant colonisation did not occur before the first half of the 16th century, during the Turkish incursion in Ravni Kotari and the Šibenik coast, and Venetian-Turkish conflicts during the second half of the 16th and the first half of the 17th century. Older villages are Murter and Betina, younger ones are Tisno and Jezera. Betina was mentioned for the first time in 1423 at which time the population was 15 persons in 8 houses, which points to an earlier origin of the village. In 1597, there were 16 houses in Betina, and in 1678, 350 persons lived there, belonging to 52 families. Since the middle of the 16th century, Betina has been inhabited by refugees form Vrana, especially since 1573, when Vrana fell under Turkish occupation. The church was built in the 16th Century. On the nearby island of Sustipanac, there was a monastery of the Franciscan friars. According the latest census from 2001, there are 774 persons living in Betina, 363 males and 411 females. In Betina there is an active folklore and cultural association, "Zora" which preserves the cultural customs of the village. A folklore festival is held every summer. Other associations are the Boccia club "Betina", the men's futsal club "Kalafat", the water polo club "Brodograditelj" and the women's futsal club "Betina" Betina is perfect for a quiet holiday, while boating enthusiasts can rent or use their own boats to explore the numerous picturesque bays of Murter and the islets nearby. Betina is known for its seafood restaurants and as the starting point for visiting Kornati National Park.

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Dutch yachtbroker in Croatia Since the beginning of 2009 Bach Yachting is active as yachtbroker in Croatia. The office and sales marina is located in Marina Frapa Rogoznica, that was elected ‘Best Marina of the World 2006’. Jascha Bach, managing director of Bach Yachting: "We chose this location as part of our plans to expand our network of offices and focus on bigger yachts. The position of the Marina is accessible by sea and close to the airport- and the possibility to service big yachts all contributes to this. We want to be accessible and geographically close to our clients. Above all Marina Frapa is one of the most beau-

tiful marina’s in Croatia, being a fantastic country for sailing, that is being discovered more and more by yachtsmen. It is and has already proven to be the perfect location to be of service to our Southern and Northern European clients and mediate in the sale and purchase of yachts". Bach Yachting International - Marina Frapa – Rogoznica Croatia - 43° 31'N, 15° 58'E Bach Yachting is sworn & certified yacht broker and Member of the Dutch Association of Sworn Shipbrokers & HISWA. Bach Yachting is a well-respected name in the cruiser-racer & quality yacht brokerage market, with offices in Amsterdam, Me-

demblik, Stellendam, Barcelona and in Croatia Marina Frapa. Bach Yachting are the agents for Salona Yachts, Summit Yachts & Archambault.

MARINA FRAPA

Marina Frapa in Rogoznica is an oasis for nautical tourists with 450 berths, travel lift (50t), technical service for fixing motors, guarded parking, 24h video surveillance, luxuriously equipped apartments, conference hall, restaurant, wine cellar, pastry shop, winery, captains club, skipper bar, charter agency, stores, laundromat, rent a car, souvenir shop. The boats onshore accommodation opti-

on is provided for 150 vessels in the guarded area also under a 24-hour video surveillance. A boat-trailer of the capacity of up to 50 t is used for the motor ship and sailing boat transport within the marina. Marina Frapa has 10 jetties available to accommodate vessels, used for the mooring of boats throughout the year, with approximately 450 places. A transit jetty is used to accommodate the vessels in transit and those that have opted for a short stay in the marina. The jetty was built and completed in 2008. Each berth has electrical power and water supply access points –inside the solid power supply cabinets, on

all the jetties. There is a 24-hour video surveillance provided on all the marina jetties and access is allowed only to the authorized persons and the marina staff. The ideal spots for boaters who wish for their boats to be on a prominent position are the especially categorized berths on several locations in the marina. There is something for everyone, from the most advanced professional sailor to the daytripper. The vision of the marina is to maintain highest existing standards and continually adopt new standards, to extend limits and to dictate the development of the nautical tourism at a global level.

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Virgin Mary’s ship – Procession According to legend, in the year 1772 a fisherman named Ivan M. Bogović Tumburko went out to sea to fish and, near the Gradine cape, saw an extraordinary light. When he approached the rock off which the light shone he found a picture of the Virgin Mary, which represented Mary's visit to her cousin Elisabeth. The fisherman took the picture home with him and placed it into a treasure chest. However, the picture returned to the place where he had found it in an unexplainable way. The same course of action was repeated three times. Soon after, the inhabitants of the village, together with the local priest, dedicated to build a chapel on that spot. As for the ceremony, it was established in 1776. The miraculous picture was burnt during the fire in the parish church, and a second one, which was stolen in the sixth decade of the last century, was painted in Wienna in 1888. It has a silver frame which weighted 13 kg and was made by a goldsmith named Valle from Split based on a sketch made by Ivo Pavković, a shipbuilding master from Rogoznica. The picture shows a very special moment: Having found out that she was pregnant, the Virgin Mary vi-

sited her cousin Elisabeth. Elisabeth was also pregnant by God's grace, despite the fact that she was old, was about to give birth to John the Baptist who was going to prepare the people for arrival of Jesus Christ. The larger chapel was built between 1907 - 1909 by a craftsman named Ivan Quero from Lecce, Italy. The altar was made in 1914 by Pavle Bilinić from Split from donations of 7,180 kruna, out of which he took only 400 kruna for his work. The Chapel was blessed by the

parish priest dr. Ivan Katalinić. The ceremony is held each 2nd July on Petrovčica. The picture of Virgin Mary is taken by the ship, in the company of a priest and young girls dressed in white robes, to the Caparinova waterfront. There, the picture is welcomed by the Bishop of Šibenik accompanied by a dozen priests and several thousand belivers. From the Caparinova waterfront starts a procession which then goes along the Rogoznica waterfront, and the picture of the Virgin Mary

is taken to the parish church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The picture remains in the parish church until the first Sunday after Our Lady of Karmela, when it returned in festive procession by land and sea to its sanctuary on the Gradina Cape. A hundred boats and thousands of pilgrims participate in the procession. Many of pilgrims walk for 2.5 kilometers with no shoes. In the past, the Virgin Mary's Ship was followed by young male swimmers. Today that is

still the case, however, there are also young girls. In the year 1887 there was an epidemic of black measles and up to 40 people died daily. Tho local priest, Father Tode Pavlović, gathered the believers and they went barefoot on a pilgrimage to the sanctuary of the Virgin Mary, begging her for mercy. From that day, 24th Yanuary, people stopped dying and the sick were healed, and on the day - now a votive holyday - a holy mass is held in the Chapel. Probably the best descrip-

Around the town of Rogoznica In and around Rogoznica there are 2.500 beds in private accommodation and several private restaurants serving fish specialities made in Rogoznica style. In the summer season the Tourist Association of Rogoznica organises a series of events, with the traditional Rogoznica Fishermen Evening being the central event. The Gradina peninsula is also the site of the lake of Zmajevo oko, with sea water. The lake is of irregular oval shape ( 150 by 70 meters ), with an area of 5.300 sq meters, and maximum depth of 15 meters. The lake is considered to be a natural bioreactor with intensive biochemical processes taking place there. Close by this geohydromorphological phenomen, in the cove of Soline, there is Marina Frapa, a high-class marina with 400 berths and nume-

rous facilities. The parish church and the spire dominate the settlement. The original parish church was consecrated by the bishop Arrigoni on May 11. 1615 but the church was extended in 1683, and was dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Man has lived in the area since prehistoric times. Many archaeologists think that the Greek colony of Heraclea was located in the area. On the tip of the peninsula of Gradina is a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Chapel patron of the Rogoznica people and harbour since 1722. This is connected to the legend about the miraculous painting found by the fisherman Ivan M. Bogovčić Tumburko, and to the church holiday which has been observed since 1887, when there was a smallpox epidemic in Rogoznica.

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tion of the Rogoznica festivity dedicated to the Virgin Mary was that of Dr. Drago Šimunđa in his very inspired sermon held in 1996: "These boats, fires, songs and the beautiful procession remind me of the 247 years of celebration of the Lady of Chapel and her miraculous descent among us. They remind me of the 1,400 years of my people's prayers to God and to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This ceremony revives our past, the identity of Rogoznica, and everything that is Croatian

A hundred boats and thousands of pilgrims participate in the procession. Many of pilgrims walk for 2.5 kilometers with no shoes

about deep faith and tradition. This ceremony brings to life our history, our culture, which was strong roots in the rocky ground and in our sea, and in churches which were built with love and spiritually, despite the sacrifices which had to be taken..." The miraculous Lady Patron of Rogoznica whose sanctuary, according to her wish, is situated at the entrance of the beautiful bay of Rogoznica, has been protecting her people and the port from all calamities for almost three long centuries.

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Sailing in Sibenik’s waters

The Adriatic Sea got its name from an ancient port of the same name. The Adriatic spans from the Balkan to the Apennine peninsula. The part belonging to the Republic of Croatia is the east coast which extends all the way from Prevlaka in the south to cape Savudrija in the west, including all islands, islets and cliffs along the coast, and the archipelago of Palagruza (the number of islands, islets and cliffs is more than 1700). This is a unique area in Europe for cruising with motor boats, speedboats, or sailboats, but also for enjoying the underwater world. The Croatian coastline is perfect for sailing holidays. With so many islands and ports, you can stop as many times as you like or sail for as long as you wish. With over 1,000 islands, sailing holidays can provide an excellent way of seeing some of

the smaller (perhaps even uninhabited!) islands that would otherwise be difficult to visit with scheduled ferry lines. Such holidays can be considered to be more "hands-on" than your usual holiday, although everyone from beginners to more experienced sailors can find something suitable for them. Sailing holidays generally either consist of a course or the chartering of a boat, with or without a skipper. Courses can range from beginner level through to those wishing to brush up their skills (and where better to do that than through the beautiful Croatian Adriatic waters and islands) at intermediate or advanced levels. If chartering a boat takes your fancy, there are plenty of options open to you - everything from small motorboats to make short trips to local islands, to large, luxury yachts where the sky may

very well be the limit - at least in terms of price! If you do go down the chartering route, remember to consider marina facilities and fees; some information can be obtained from Adriactic Club Croatia, which runs 21 marinas on the Croatian coastline. Regardless of whether you're participating on a course or are chartering a yacht, it is important to establish if you would prefer to go for a standard, all-inclusive holiday package, or a more tailor-made option. If you're looking for something a bit more leisurely, why not go for a cruise. You can either opt to cruise around one portion of the Croatian Adriatic, or sail down almost the entire Croatian coastline (e.g. from Venice to Dubrovnik and back). Whatever you choose, you will be sure to enjoy the delights of the Croatian coastline!

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Sibenik International Children’s Festival

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PROGRAM / PROGRAMME Friday, 26th June Theatre foyer at 11 a.m. PRESS CONFERENCE City theatre at 7 p.m. CITY PUPPET THEATRE, Split LITTLE FAIRY Saturday, 27th June Theatre foyer at 11 a.m. PRESS CONFERENCE City theatre at 7 p.m. ZAGREB PUPPET THEATRE, Zagreb PINOCCHIO Summer stage at 9 p.m. CHILDREN’S FOLKLORE GROUP KABLUCHOK, Moscow Sunday, 28th June

The theatre tradition in Sibenik started 130 years ago, on January 29, 1870, when the theatre building was inaugurated. It makes the theatre, after the one in the town of Hvar on the island of the same name, the oldest theatre in Croatia. That's where the Croatian language was spoken and defended from those who wanted not only to conquer but to subjugate Sibenik and Dalmatia. Nevertheless, the most distinctive trait of the cultural scene in Sibenik, and its trademark of a kind, is the International Children's Festival — internationally recognised Croatian cultural event, unique in the world for four decades. The first festival was held in 1958, the result of the initiative and efforts of several children arts enthusiasts, but it quickly turned into a big, complex, internationally important festival and stage mechanism, founded on three elements — children, the festival and the city. It is certainly a multidisciplinary multimedia cultural event,

which not only displays but invites participation actively. It is a review of the best works for children as well as of the best works by children. The basic cultural and pedagogical justification of the festival is that it promotes aesthetical education of children and young adults, and develops all artistic forms of children's creativity. The festival not only initiates, but also stimulates many ideas in art forms for children and by children: dramatic and music arts, puppetry, film, literature and visual arts. The festival has been accomplishing this through three aspects: through an annual review of carefully selected Croatian and foreign performing companies (works for children) through workshops as a form of involving children in the act of creation (works by children and education) through organising symposiums on creativity and art, and on other topics important for the aesthetic education of children (the scientific aspect) During the forty ye-

ars, the best drama companies from Croatia and abroad succeeded each other on the open-air stage in front of the old City Hall and in the theatre, presenting the best plays imagined by writers, shaped by directors and played by actors with the magic of their singular skills. The music is in us and around us. The music, vocal or instrumental, artistic or folk, local or foreign, but always a unique celebration of rhythm, sound and harmony, has a permanent place among the festival events. An old festival chronicler claimed that the puppets acquired the citizenship of Sibenik and turned the city into a big playground, full of imagination, magic, merry play. The city, that used to have a professional puppet theatre, has been visited by all Croatian puppet theatres, as well as many of those from abroad. They all left gifts under the pillows of all those who saw them; images of a memorable childhood, regardless of the viewers' age.

Theatre foyer at 11 a.m. PRESS CONFERENCE City theatre at 7 p.m. PUPPET THEATRE, Zadar THE WIZARD OF OZ Summer stage at 9 p.m. I LOVE YOU, ISLAND KUD Natko Nodilo Babino Polje, island of Mljet FD Poljica, Poljica, island of Krk Primary school Vela Luka Vela Luka, island of Korčula Monday, 29th June Theatre foyer at 11 a.m. PRESS CONFERENCE City theatre at 7 p.m. Theatre MALA SCENA, Zagreb THE FAT GIRL Summer stage at 9 p.m. The COMIC OPERA FOR CHILDREN, Bucharest, Romania PYGMALION Tuesday, 30th June Theatre foyer at 11 a.m. PRESS CONFERENCE City theatre at 7 p.m. PUPPET GROUP VIRKO, Šibenik VESELA polLUTKA Dobrić Square at 8 p.m. WRITERS AT THE FESTIVAL Summer stage at 9 p.m. TEATR LALEK, Banialuka, Poland GREEN PASSENGER Wednesday, 1st July Theatre foyer at 11 a.m. PRESS CONFERENCE City theatre at 7 p.m. CITY PUPPET THEATRE, Rijeka MORČIĆ City library Juraj Šižgorić at 8 p.m. WRITERS AT THE FESTIVAL Thursday, 2nd July Theatre foyer at 11 a.m. PRESS CONFERENCE City theatre at 7 p.m. POETS AT THE FESTIVAL

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ing h t y r e v e f o t i b Little The Sibenik – Knin County is full of interesting sights and sounds. Its history and tradition are rich, complicated and fascinating. Its nature and wildlife, including two national parks, are unique and breathtaking. Its cuisine and wine are world class. The connection to the sea

St.Michael is the patron saint of Sibenik. St Michael is the most popular heavenly archangel. His name, translated from Hebrew, means “He who is like God”. Having in his assistance, strength and protection, the residents of Šibenik used his figure, symbolizing fearlessness and victory, in their city seal and coat of arms. This was their way of demonstrating the strength of the municipality, which was to follow their patron’s example and constantly win in the battle for preservation of their rights. The holiday St Michael has been celebrated solemnly in Šibenik throughout the centuries. Every year on the patron’s day in September a nobleman would be accepted into the town council, and also it was common that a prisoner would be released.

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is unbreakable. And finally its people are friendly, generous and warm. Every week we’ll bring you a few short fact files of different areas of life in the county so that you can better comprehend the culture that surrounds you.

Olive oil is the most used and most common fruit juice drained from a plant. The Mediterranean people have considered olive oil as sacred for thousands years. The best kind of olive oil is virgin olive oil (extra virgin), and there are still many subclasses depending on taste and need. Some souvenir shops will sell home made olive oil from the villages around Sibenik and this although normally darker in color has a stronger and clearer taste.

PATRON SAINT OF THE CITY

ŠIBENIK HAT The first Šibenik hats were red, without any decorations. That first form of today’s hat was worn by the Illyrians, and it can be seen on the head sculptures aro-

und the St. James cathedral. Within time the hat changed its color, becoming orange and it also began to be decorated with spiral “boulas”.

THE ISLAND OF MURTER It is the largest island in the Šibenik region and is divided from the mainland by a narrow channel. It was first mentioned by Ptlomai, under the name of Scardon. The Croatian name Srimac

(Srimač) appears in 1251 and since 1740 the name Murter has been used. There are numerous sandy, sunny beaches such as Slanica, Kosirina, Podvrška, Vučigrade, Lovišća etc. on the island.

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Croatian football coach, Slaven Bilic, was happy to pose with local people on the Sibenik promenade last week 04

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EVENTS What to look forward to Sibenik

International Children’s Festival

Sibenik Klapa Evenings July/August

20.06 - 04.07.2009

Sibenik Medieval Fair

Organ Summer School 15.07 - 28.07.2009

18./19./20./09.2009

Dalm. Chanson Evenings 21.08. - 22.08.2009

Adriatic Boat Show Nautical centre Prgin 14.10 -18.10.2009

Vodice Children’s Festival in Vodice

Vodice nights

27. 06. 2009 - 03. 07. 2009

02. 08. 2009 - 04. 08. 2009.

Our Lady of Karmel – pilgrimage

Punta Cup Vodice 2009 – Surfing

16. 07. 2009

01. 08. 2009 - 02. 08. 2009

7th Seaside Jazz festival 29. 07. 2009 - 30. 07. 2009

marina frapa - rogoznica Every day

INTERNATIONAL LIVE MUSIC, DJ & DANCE SHOWS Cocktail & Pool Club 21:00 – 00:01 Disco – night club „Admiral“ 24:00 – 04:00 ENTRY FREE

tribunj Exhibition by the Cultural Association of Tribunj from the 15th June to the 15th of August

Concert Maksim Mrvica 11.07.2009

Winner of the vocal choir “Festival” from Omis 30.07.2009

Concert Đani Stipaničev 07.08.2009

“The Sea on the table” 13.07.2009

Women’s choir of Tribunj “St. Nikola”

“Tribunj Fishermans Night”

concerts from the beginning of June

24.07.2009

History of Vodice The first settlements developed in Vodice hinterland as early as the prehistoric age. Our roots and history are hidden on both sides of the road leading into town. Today Rakitnica, Mrdakovica, Pišća, Kamena and Okit are names of a fertile estate owned by our hard working farmers, and they used to be residences and villages where people lived. Numerous materials testify to continuous life on these fields since Iron Age. The settlements expanded over time, new inhabitants arrived and new cultures emerged. An important merchant route passed through this area, from Nadin to Zadar, along which many settlements sprung. This was proven by archeological explorations in Dragisicii and Velika Mrdakovica. Remains of a pre-Roman settlement and a Liburnian necropolis from the 4th century BC were found at Velika Mrdakovica locality. Rich finds of glass tableware – probably the most valuable collection of its kind on the entire territory of the Roman Empire – speak of the fact that this was a significant settlement, which many will identify with Arauzona that Plinius wrote about. At the foot of the site is a Roman enclosure, a natural trap once used to collect rain, that is, to supply the population with drinking water. On the fields of Vodice, which are abundant in water and fertile soil, they used to grow olives, vine and marasca cherries. Nowadays, there are just remains of residences that once accommodated people in the fields, and wells and puddles used to water cattle. In the green of the fields stand big stone

drywalls, boundaries between land plots – testifying to firm Dalmatian spirit, will, strength and spite. Bunje, old traditional buildings once used as lodging for shepherds, as shelter from bad weather or tool storage, also survived over time. Farmers, hard working and pious, raised churches near graveyards, close to where they lived. In 1298, residents of Mrdakovica and Pisca built St. Elijah's church that was not consecrated until 1493. The neighboring settlement of Rakitnica was mentioned in 1251 as part of the estate owned by the famous Subic family. However, they did not start to build the church until 1415, but construction was soon suspended due to some disputes over the estate. St. John's Parish in Rakitnica was established as late as 1448. Around 1509 on the hill above Rakitnica, they began to build Gradina, which is still well preserved today. To build a limekiln, the residents had to provide labor and pay fifty ducats, and the rest was to be supplied by the noblemen. Namely, back in the 15th century when Turkish conquests began to spread into this area, the Venetian authorities in Sibenik passed a regulation prescribing that observation forts had to be built on all major elevations near settlements to provide shelter for people and defend themselves more efficiently. There is a record of one Mate Spironic, a "bombardier" from Sibenik, who came to serve in Gradina, and defended the castle and the village for a full year. When Turks occupied Skradin in 1522, Rakitnica Parish became part of the free Si-

benik bishopric. After war broke out between Venice and Turkey in 1570, Venetian authorities sent army to Gradina. However, Turks took over Rakitnica only a year after that, and most of its resident fled to Vodice. Turks remained in Rakitnica and on Gradina, even the Aga and Dizdar stayed there. Turks had the entire surrounding area on the palm of their hand from Gradina, all the way from Murter to Sibenik, and they began to threaten the coastal settlements more and more, including Vodice. They even tried to conquer the island of Prvicseveral times. Sibenik tried on several occasions to free Rakitnica, but they could not retrieve the building so well fortified. In 1646, Turks attacked Srima and Vodice. The people of Srima fled to Prvic after exhausting battles, and Turkish forces set up camp in their settlement. Now Vodice was in big trouble – Turkish Rakitnica behind their backs, Turkish Srima east of them. The people of Sepurine took their boats and quietly returned to Vodice during the night, and knelt together with the folks of Vodice before their Minister, fra Petar Mesalinic who held a crucifix in one hand and a sword in the other, called for divine help from Our Lady: "Our Lady, the Queen of Croats, save our village from this war!" At dawn, Turks attacked from Srima and Okit with 4 000 horsemen, led by the notorious Ibrahim Pasha. Fortune or heaven sent a merchant boat owned by Daulo Doto from Zadar sailing into Vodice that very morning to help the exhausted defenders at the last minute.

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Tisno, a peaceful and hospitable place Tisno is a small Dalmatian town on island Murter, situated half on the island, half on the mainland. The two parts are linked with 20 meter bascule-bridge. The drawbridge connecting the island of Murter with the mainland, situated in the centre of Tisno, is open during the tourist season every day from 9 to 9:30 a.m. and from 5 to 5:30 p.m. It is truly an interesting sight to see as the bridge opens to allow yachts and larger vessels to pass. In fact Tisno was previously connected to the mainland only by boat until the bridge was constructed in 1962. Today the town has great connections with the rest of the county with the new highway Tisno, Kapela and Pirovac. In this beautiful place, where the cliffs of the island of Murter almost touch the mainland, the first notes of beauty were inscribed half a millennium ago in the barren stones of Dalmatia. Hence, it is no wonder that visitors either return repeatedly or stay for good. With its long and exceptionally beautiful coastline, including stunning bays and natural beaches, set against a pine forest, Tisno provides a magical

vacation for its guests. One of the particularly charming things to do is to set sail in a small boat to one of the neighbouring isles. In fact the whole region is a “heaven” for sailors as there are plenty of secluded marinas and the coastline is indented which makes for a host of interesting places to drop anchor and enjoy the natural surroundings. The peaceful and hospitable people of this place, which was once predominantly a place of hard toil, have preserved their traditions and culture despite the hardships of its history. Tisno was first mentioned in 1474 during the Turkish invasion and during the war against the Venetians when numerous refugees fled to Tisno to seek shelter.This is testified by the churches of St.Andrew and St. Rocco (17 th centry), church of the Lady of Karavaj (18 th century) and particularly the churche of the Holy Spirit from 16th century. The remain of an ancient Christian basilicum from the 6th century and villa rustica from the 11th century were discovered near the Chapel of St. Martin (11th-12th century) only three kilometres from Tisno. The parish

church of 1548 was reconstructed in Baroque style in 1640, and annexed in 1840; the belfry was built by the local builders between 1680 and 1684. Other churches date back to the 17th century. A mediaeval church of St. Martin is in Ivinje, a hamlet on the mainland. Modern day Tisno has significantly changed from its historical roots. In the 19th and 20th centuries Tisno was, apart from being the administrative centre, the region developed strong trade connections with its production of wine and olive oil. In fact Tisno

THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF NEW POTATOES IN TISNO

100 ways to prepare potatoes Fried, boiled, mashed and even as dumplings, there are a million ways to serve the humble potato and in Tisno this weekend you’ll see them all. On Saturday the 27th of June at 20 pm the 3rd International Festival of new potatoes will be held in the picturesque town of Tisno. You never knew there were so many ways to cook potatoes and so many accompanying foods, from sea foods, smoked fish, sausages and vegetables all will be on show this weekend. After a very popular 2nd festival the event looks to move forward and attract even more guests, both locals and tourists to the region. The main program will take place in the Dr. Franje Tuđman Square and if last year is anything to go by then the square will resemble a gastronomic party. It’s a real festival for imaginative minds as the chefs of Tisno prepare potatoes in some very unusual ways. If you have chance to attend the event look forward to not only filling your stomach but also to enjoy your evening with live music and dancing. It is sure to be an entertaining evening in Tisno at the 3rd International Festival of new potatoes.

was one of the first towns in the region to develop tourism which resulted in foreign tourists starting to stay in the town after the First World War. Tisno at that time already had small hotels and private accommodation. The future looks bright as well; the town has recently received permission to build more hotels as well as camps and other tourist amenities. The chief occupations today include farming, wine production, olive growing, fishing and tourism. Although in this list tourism would probably take top place. Another

interesting fact is that the people of Tisno have once again got the right to decide their own justice. Back in 1899 Tisno has its own court and this worked until 1949 when its powers were ceased. However in 2006 the town officially opened its own court again and was once again in charge of its judicial system. The average air temperature in January reaches 6.9 °C and between July and August 24.7 °C. Tisno is situated on the regional road connecting the main road with the island of Murter.

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SERVISNE INFORMACIJE / SERVICE INFORMATION SIBENIK • JEZERA • KNIN • MURTER • PIROVAC • PRIMOSTEN • ROGOZNICA

SIBENIK

Health DAILY PHARMACY Centrala (until July 3.); PHARMACY BALDEKIN, Stjepana Radića 56a, tel. 332-068; PHARMACY CENTRALA, Stjepana Radića bb, tel. 213-539; PHARMACY VAROŠ, Kralja Zvonimira 32, tel. 212539; PHARMACY PLENČA, Karla Vipauca 21, tel. 214 -118, Osme dalmatinske udarne brigade 3, tel. 331-022; DONACIJSKA PHARMACY, Braće Polića bb, tel. 333-437, VITA- SPECIJALIZIRANA PRODAVAONICA LIJEKOVIMA AND MEDICINSKIM PROIZVODIMA, Biskupa Fosca 11, tel. 215-850 and Biskupa Milete 5a, tel. 310-525; PHARMACY BARANOVIĆPETKOVIĆ, Stjepana Radića 1, tel. 212-061; PHARMACY RADIN, Kralja Zvonimira 121, tel. 338-716; PHARMACY ČOBANOV, Square Ivana Pavla II, tel-fax: 331-255; HERBAL PHARMACY GOSPINA TRAVA, Stjepana Radića 27, tel. 219-245; HERBAL PHARMACY NATURA, Stjepana Radića 12, tel. 336-116.

Banks JADRANSKA BANK: tel. 242-242; CROATIA BANK: Square Pavla Šubića br. 1, tel. 212-033; HRVATSKA POŠTANSKA BANK: A. Starčevića bb, tel. 337-345; OTP BANK: Ante Šupuka 22, tel. 062/201-555; PRIVREDNA BANK ZAGREB: Vladimira Nazora 1, tel. 322-150; RAIFFEISEN BANK AUSTRIA: Square Dražena Petrovića bb, tel. 348-800; HVB - SPLITSKA BANK: Poljana 2, tel. 022/214-663; ZAGREBAČKA BANK: Biskupa Milete 2a, tel. 022/201-370; ERSTE BANK d.d.: Poljana 5, tel. 062/374-540; HYPO-GROUP ALPE ADRIA: Stjepana Radića 77a, tel. 311-940; VOLKSBANK: Square Dražena Petrovića bb, tel. 668-100; KRIŽEVAČKA BANK: Biskupa J. Milete 6, tel. 215-396.

Buses Departure buses from Sibenik Sibenik–Trogir–Split at 00.00, 00.30, 2.30, 3.00, 3.45, 4.35, 5.15, 6.45, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00, 9,20, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 12.00, 12.30 (not sunday), 13.00, 14.00, 14.20, 15.10, 15.30, 15.40, 16.00, 16.30, 17.00, 17.30, 18.00 18.15, 18.55, 19.00, 19.30, 20.30, 20.45, 21.15 (not on saturday), 22.00 and 23.30; Sibenik–Pirovac–Biograd–Zadar at 5.45, 6.30, 7.00, 7.45 (only on tues-

day and friday), 8.00, 8.45, 9.15, 9.45, 10.05, 11.00, 11.45, 12.00, 12.15, 13.00, 13.10, 13.45, 14.10, 14.37, 16.00, 16.15, 16.45, 17.45, 19.05 (not on saturday) 19.35, 20.40, 21.15, 21.40, 22.00, 23.00 and 23.30; Sibenik–Rijeka at 6.30, 8.45, 9.15, 9.45, 11.00, 13.00, 14.37, 16.45, 22.00, 23.00 and 23.30; Sibenik–Makarska–Ploče–Dubrovnik at 00.00, 2.30, 4.35, 8.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.20 and 15.10; Sibenik–Zagreb at 00.40, 1.30 (motorway), 7.00, 7.45 (on tuesday and friday), 8.00, 9.15, 9.40, 10.05, 12.00, 13.45, 14.50, 15.30, 16.00 (motorway), 17.30, 18.00 (motorway), 23.00; Sibenik-Karlovac at 7.00, 8.00, 10.05, 13.45, 15.30, 19.10, 21.40, 23.00; Sibenik–Varaždin at 13.45; Sibenik–Osijek at 21.40; Sibenik–Požega at 7.45 (tuesday and friday); Sibenik–Slavonski Brod at 19.10 (thursday and sunday) and 21.40 (everyday); Sibenik–Vinkovci at 19.10 (thursday and sunday); Sibenik–Imotski at 3.45; Sibenik–Pula at 6.30, 9.45 and 22.00; Sibenik– Rovinj at 22.00; Sibenik-Gospić at 9.15; Sibenik–Pag at 9.15. LOCAL LINE - work day Sibenik-Drniš-Oklaj-Knin at 6.15 (Čupić); 9.30(Čupić); 15.15 (Čupić); Sibenik-Drniš-Kosovo-Knin at 8.30; 10.30; 11.30; 14.00; 20.00; SibenikTisno-Jezera at 10.00 (Jezera bus); Sibenik-Betina-Murter at 10.30 (Murter trade); Sibenik-GrabovciStankovci-Budak-Banjevci at 10.30 (Stari Velim); Sibenik-GrabovciVelim-Stankovci-Dobra Voda-Banjevci-Benkovac at 14.00, 20.00 (Stari Velim); Sibenik-Vodice-Kapela-Jezera-Murter at 5.45, 11.30, 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Sovlje at 6.30, 7.15, 8.40, 10.15, 11.15, 12.15, 12.45, 14.00, 14.30, 19.10, 20.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-JezeraMurter at 9.00; 15.20 18.00; 21.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice at 8.00, 9.20, 13.30, 19.30; Sibenik-Srima-VodicePirovac-Kašić at 11.40, 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-Vodice-Pirovac-KašićBanjevci at 15.20; Sibenik-SkradinPiramatovci-Krković-Žažvić-Lišani at 14.00, 20.15; Sibenik-Vodice-Čista Velika-Prović-Vukšić at 11.15, 14.00, 20.15; Sibenik-Grabovci-CrljenikStankovci-Budak-RadašinovciBanjevci at 15.20 (Stari Velim); Sibenik-Vodice-Čista VelikaLađevci-Krković-BilostanoviŽažvić-Lišani-Vukšić-Prović at 15.30; Sibenik-Lozovac-SkradinD u b rav i ce - R u p e - L a š kov i ca Đevrske at 10.30, 14.30, 19.30 (Antonio tours); Sibenik-Lozovac-SkradinLaškovica-Rupe at 11.15, 12.45, 14.00, 15.30, 20.00; Sibenik-SkradinSonković-Piramatovci at 12.45, 15.20; Sibenik-Skradin-SonkovićPiramatovci-Lađevci-Lišani at 11.00, 20.15; Sibenik-LozovacSkradin-Graovo-Plastovo-IćevoLaškovica-Rupe-Sonković at 9.00; Sibenik-Jadrtovac-Boraja-Lepenica-Vrsno at 10.15, 15.10, 20.30; Sibenik-Boraja-Lepanica-Vrsno at 12.00, 14.00; Sibenik-Jadrtovac-

knin

Health Centre, tel. 660-552; General Hospital, tel. 663-732; Bus station, tel. 661-005; PHARMACY, tel. 660-080; Red Cross, tel. 662-019; Caritas, tel. 661-700; HVIDRA, tel. 661-612; Library tel. 660-010

murter

PHARMACY tel. 434-129; Dentist tel. 436-026; NP Kornati tel. 435740; Borough of Murter tel. 435599; Jadranska BANK tel. 443137; Port Authority tel. 435-190

pirovac

PHARMACY tel. 467-099, open from 8-14,30, saturday from 8 to 12; Doctor surgery tel. 467-080; Borough of Pirovac tel. 467-077; Post tel. 467-000; Jadranska BANK tel. 466-622; Firebrigade tel. 467-090.

primosten

Borough of Primošten tel. 571-900; Police tel. 570-092; PHARMACY tel. 570-305, Jadranska BANK tel. 570-351; Privredna BANK tel. 571160; Post tel. 571-039; Firebrigade tel. 570-097; Libary 570-259

rogoznica

Borough of Rogoznica tel. 559040; Firebrigade tel. 559-294; Doctors Surgery tel. 559-032; Dentist tel. 558-392; PHARMACY tel. 558330, Jadranska BANK tel. 559-540;

skradin

PHARMACY – open mon, wed and fri from 7,30 to 13,30, and tue and thu from 13.30 to 19.30. tel. 771-099, 771-049

tisno/jezera

Borough of Tisno tel. 439-262, 439-264, 439-268; PHARMACY tel. 438-512, Jadranska BANK tel. 438-486; FINA tel. 438-499; Post tel. 439-250; Port Authority tel. 439-313; ACI marina, tel. 439 295 .

tribunj

Borough of Tribunj tel. 446-357, fax. 446-830; Tourist board of Tribunj tel./fax. 446-143; Jadranska BANK tel. 446-992; Croatian Post Office Tribunj tel. 446-855, fax. 446-830.

vodice

Doctors Surgery tel. 022/443-169; Dentist tel. 022/443-624; PHARMACY 022/ 443-168; Vet surgery 022/443-355 Bus station, 022/443627; Port Authority, tel. 022/443055; Post, tel. 022/442-145.

Grebaštica-Drage-Bratski Dolac at 11.45; Sibenik-Jadrtovac-ŽaborićGrebaštica-Brnjača-Drage-Bratski Dolac at 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-Brodarica at 6.10, 7.00, 7.45, 9.30, 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.05, 14.00, 15.05, 16.05, 17.30, 19.10, 20.00, 21.10; SibenikGrebaštica-Brnjača-Drage-Bratski Dolac at 14.00, 20.00; SibenikGrebaštica-Brnjača-Drage-Bratski Dolac-Sapini Doci at 15.10; SibenikPrimošten-Rogoznica at 9.45; Sibenik-Primošten-RogoznicaRažanj at 11.00, 11.45, 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-Primošten BIS at 12.30, 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-DubravaBiranj-Danilo-Perković-Sitno at 9.00, 12.40 (to Birnja), 21.15; SibenikDubrava-Danilo-Perković-Sitno at 11.30, 14.00, 15.20, 20.00; SibenikKraljice-Mirlović-Nakići-Radonić at 15.10; Sibenik-Konjevrate-MirlovićUnešić at 11.30; Sibenik-VrpoljeKraljice-Mirlović-Unešić-Sedramić at 14.00, 20.15; Sibenik-ŽivkovićPokrovnik-Pakovo Selo-Miljevci at 11.00 (Čupić); Sibenik-NakićŽivković-Pokrovnik-Miljevci at 14.00 (Čupić), 20.15 (Čupić); SibenikBilice-Stubalj-Vrulje at 7.00, 10.30, 12.00, 12.45, 14.00, 15.30, 17.40, 20.00; Sibenik-Zaton-Raslina at 7.30, 10.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.00, 15.20, 18.30, 19.15, 20.00, 21.10; Sibenik-SolarisZablaće at 7.00, 9.00, 10.00 11.40, 13.10, 14.15, 15.10, 16.00, 17.40, 19.10, 20.15. LOCAL LINE - saturday Sibenik-Drniš-Oklaj-Knin at 6.15 (Čupić), 11.30; Sibenik-Drniš-KosovoKnin at 8.30, 14.00, 20.00; SibenikSrima-Vodice-Tribunj-Jezera-Murter at 5.45, 9.00, 11.30, 14.00, 18.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-TribunjSovlje at 6.30, 7.15, 8.40, 10.15, 20.00 21.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice at 8.00, 9.20; Sibenik-Zaton-Raslina at 7.00, 10.30, 12.30, 15.20, 18.30, 21.10; Sibenik-Jadrtovac-Boraja-LepenicaVrsno at 12.00, 15.10, 20.30; SibenikJužna Dubrava-Danilo-PerkovićSitno at 9.00, 11.30, 15.20, 21.15; Sibenik-Konjevrate-Nakić-Mirlović at 15.20; Sibenik-Lozovac-SkradinDubravice-Graovo-PlastovoBratiškovci-Laškovica-SkradinSonković at 9.00; Sibenik-LozovacSkradin-Sonković-DubraviceGraovo-Plastovo-Ićevo-LaškovicaRupe at 13.00; Sibenik-LozovacDubravice-Graovo-PlastovoIćevo-Laškovica-Rupe at 15.30; Sibenik-Skradin-Sonković-GračacVaćani-Piramatovci at 15.20; Sibenik Lozovac-Skradin-DubraviceRupe-Laškovica-Đevrske at 10.30, 14.30, 19.30 (Antonio tours); SibenikVodice-Čista Velika-LađevciKrković-Bilostanovi-Lišani-Vukšić (end of village)-Prović at 12.00 (and Piramatovci), 15.30 (to Bilostanova); Sibenik-Bilice-Stubalj-Vrulje at 7.00, 10.30, 12.45, 15.30, 20.00; Sibenik-Grabovci-Stankovci-Budak at 10.30 (Stari Velim); Sibenik-SolarisZablaće at 7.00, 9.00, 10.00, 13.10, 14.15, 15.10, 17.40, 20.15.

LOCAL LINE - sunday Sibenik-Drniš-Oklaj-Knin at 8.30; Sibenik-Drniš-Kosovo-Knin at 14.00 (Čupić); Sibenik-Srima-VodiceTribunj-Sovlje at 6.30, 20.00, 21.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Jezera-Murter at 9.00, 14.00, 18.00; Sibenik-Zaton-Raslina at 7.00, 10.30, 12.30, 15.20, 18.30, 21.10; SibenikJadrtovac-Boraja-Lepenica-Vrsno at 15.10; Sibenik-Južna DubravaDanilo-Perković-Sitno at 15.20, 21.15; Sibenik-Lozovac-SkradinDubravice-Graovo-PlastovoSonković at 9.00; Sibenik-LozovacS k ra d i n - D u b rav i ce - G ra ovo Plastovo-Bratiškovci (to Gračac playground) at 15.30; Sibenik-BiliceStubalj-Vrulje at 7.00, 10.30, 14.00; Sibenik-Solaris-Zablaće at 9.00, 10.00, 13.10, 14.15, 15.10, 17.40, 20.15.

Trains Departure from Sibenik: 4.26 : for Perković, Knin and Split; 7.42 : for Perković, Knin, Split, Zagreb; 10.56 : for Perković, Split and Zagreb; 12.25 : for Perković and Split; 15.10 : for Perković and Zagreb; 15.37 : for Perković, Knin and Split; 17.43 : for Perković; 20.l0 : for Perković, Knin and Split; Zagreb, Osijek, Vinkovci; 22.50 : for Perković and Zagreb (direct). Arrival at Sibenik: 6.27 : from Knin, Split, Perković and Zagreb (direct wagon); at 7.33 : from Perković; 8.54 : from Knin, Split and Perković; 12.07 : from Zagreb and Perković; 13.34 : from Perković; 16.37 : from Zagreb and Perković; 17.33 : from Knin, Split and Perković; at 18.48 : from Perković; 21.20 : from Knin, Split, Perkovića and Zagreb (fast train).

Boats SIBENIK – ZLARIN (ferry): tuesday and thursday at 12.30, return at 19.10. SIBENIK – ŽIRJE (ferry): tuesday, wednesday and thursday at 12.30, return at 17.45. Monday, friday and saturday at 10.30, return friday at 15, monday and saturday at 15.30 , return at 13 and 17.45 . Sunday and holidays at 11.00, return at 17.45. SIBENIK – KAPRIJE (hydrofoil Mislav): monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday and saturday at 18.45, friday at 16.00 and 19.30, return at 6.50, friday and at 18.05 . Sunday and holidays at 9 and 18.45, return at 6.50 and 11.20 . SIBENIK – ZLARIN – PRVIĆ – ŠEPURINE - VODICE: monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday and saturday at 6.00, 9.30, 13.30, 15.30 and 19.30 .

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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

VAŽNI TELEFONSKI BROJEVI

International dialling code for Croatia 00385 Dialling code for Sibenik 022 International enquires 901 Post office 214 991 Telegram 96 Police 92 Harbour Master Sibenik 217 217 Harbour Master Vodice 443 055 Harbour Master Primosten 570 266 Harbour Master Rogoznica 559 045 Harbour Master Murter 435 190 Harbour Master Tisno 439 313 Emergency services 112 Ambulance 94 Fire brigade 93 Assistance on the sea 9155 Roadside assistance 987 Sibenik Hospital 246 246 Sibenik bus station 060 368 368 Sibenik train station 333 696 Jadrolinija local ferry service 213 468 Taxi 212 121 Split airport 021 203 507 Zadar airport 023 205 800 Information 981 Tourist Guide society “St. Michael” 091 209 6411 091 731 7116 091 560 6116 Sibenik – Knin County tourist Board 219 072

Predbroj Za Hrvatsku 00385 Predbroj Za Šibensku Regiju 022 Međunarodna Centrala 901 Pošta 214 991 Telegram 96 Policija 92 Lučka Kapetanija Šibenik 217 217 Lučka Kapetanija Vodice 443 055 Lučka Kapetanija Primošten 570 266 Lučka Kapetanija Rogoznica 559 045 Lučka Kapetanija Murter 435 190 Lučka Kapetanija Tisno 439 313 Hitna Služba 112 Prva Pomoć 94 Vatrogasci 93 Pomoć Na Moru 9155 Pomoć Na Cesti 987 Bolnica Šibenik 246 246 Autobusni Kolodvor Šibenik 060 368 368 Željeznički Kolodvor Šibenik 333 696 Jadrolinija Lokalni Brodski Prijevoz 213 468 Taxi 212 121 Zračna Luka Split 021 203 507 Zračna Luka Zadar 023 205 800 Opće Informacije 981 Udruga Turističkih Vodiča “Sv. Mihovil“ 091 209 6411 091 731 7116 091 560 6116 TZ Šibensko-Kninske Županije 219 072

U suradnji s | In association with:

Primosten

Turistička zajednica Grada Šibenika Tourist board Sibenik Director: Goran Bulat Tel: 022/212-075 | www.sibenik-tourism.hr

Rogoznica

Tourist board Jezera Director: Nenad Milin Tel: 022/439-120 | www.summernet.hr/jezera Tourist board Knin Director: Ante Šimić Tel: 022/664-819 | www.tzknin.hr Tourist board Murter Director: Željana Šikić Tel: 022/434-995 | www.tzo-murter.hr

Skradin

Tourist board Pirovac Director: Višnja Gulam Tel: 022/466-770 | www.tz-pirovac.hr Tourist board Primosten Director: Jere Bakotić Tel: 022/571-111 | www.tz-primosten.hr Tourist board Rogoznica Director: Ante Karabatić Tel: 022/559-253

Tisno / Jezera

Tourist board Skradin Director: Karmen Bičanić Španjol Tel: 022/771-329 | www.skradin.hr Tourist board Tisno Director: Milena Obratov Tel: 022/438-604 | www.tisno.hr Tourist board Tribunj President: Ivan Zadro Tel: 022/446-143 Tourist board Vodice Director: Anita Franin Pečarica Tel: 022/443-888 | www.vodice.hr

Tribunj

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Vodice

Across 3. TEST 5. PEACEFUL 9. CAPITAL OF BOSNIA 10. ZODIAC SIGN 11. BEER IN CROATIAN 13. DUBROVNIK RIVER 14. TEAM SPORT 15. SUPREME GOD OF ANCIENT GREEK 17. EUROPEAN COUNTRY down 1. FORM OF TRANSPORT 2. SENSE OF TOUCH 4. MONTH 6. QUICK 7. ASIAN DESERT 8. CROATIAN INVENTOR 9. ARM JOINT 12. ENGLISH UNIVERSITY 16. PRECIOUS METAL

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sibenik times

SATURDAY

Sun with thunderstorms High 26°c / Low 17°c Chance of rain 20%

SUNDAY

Humid with rain High 27°c / Low 18°c Chance of rain 50%

MONDAY

Seven day weather forecast

Clouds and rain High 27°c / Low 18°c Chance of rain 50%

saturday june 27th 2009.

Now & Then

TUESDAY

Clouds and thunderstorms High 26°c / Low 18°c Chance of rain 40%

WEDNESDAY

Sunshine High 28°c / Low 17°c Chance of rain 0%

THURSDAY

Hot and sunny High 29°c / Low 18°c Chance of rain 0%

FRIDAY

St. Michael’s Fort in Sibenik looking out over and protecting the Sibenik Canal as it has done for many years

Sunshine with clouds High 26°c / Low 18°c Chance of rain 60%

The same view beautiful view of the fort today, although its function as protector of the Sibenik Canal has long since diminished