Zadar Trip Overview
Krka National Park is located in Šibenik County. It covers the area of Krka River and lower course of Čikola River including seven waterfalls, the spring of Krka, animal and plant habitats, archeological sites, sacral architecture, ethnographical and industrial heritage. The Park is a place of exceptional values, unique for its extraordinary travertine formations. Travertine is a limestone that is formed in water with high concentrations of dissolved calcium bicarbonate. Krka National Park is an inevitable Croatian landmark, it natural beauties, interesting history and welcoming local residents will most certainly leave you breathless.
Except the National Park on this excursion you are going to visit Šibenik, old coronation town of Croatian kings, established in the 11 th century. One of its sights, St. James` Cathedral is listed in the Register of UNESCO`s World Cultural Heritage. Šibenik is quite small and has a lovely promenade where you can take a walk and enjoy the sea view.
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Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Zadar, Croatia
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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Krka National Park is located in Šibenik County. It covers the area of Krka River and lower course of Čikola River including seven waterfalls, the spring of Krka, animal and plant habitats, archeological sites, sacral architecture, ethnographical and industrial heritage. The Park is a place of exceptional values, unique for its extraordinary travertine formations. Travertine is a limestone that is formed in water with high concentrations of dissolved calcium bicarbonate. Krka National Park is an inevitable Croatian landmark, it natural beauties, interesting history and welcoming local residents will most certainly leave you breathless.
Except the National Park on this excursion you are going to visit Šibenik, old coronation town of Croatian kings, established in the 11 th century. One of its sights, St. James` Cathedral is listed in the Register of UNESCO`s World Cultural Heritage. Šibenik is quite small and has a lovely promenade where you can take a walk and enjoy the sea view.
Stop At: Skradinski Buk Waterfall, Visovacko jezero, Krka National Park Croatia
The Skradinski buk waterfall, the longest waterfall on the Krka River, is one of the best known natural beauties of Croatia.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Cathedral of St James in Sibenik, Trg Republike Hrvatske Sea Promenade, Sibenik 22000 Croatia
The Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik is one of the most significant and most beautiful architectural achievements in Croatia and was included on the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage List in 2000.
Duration: 1 hour
