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The Cathedral and Renaissance Šibenik

The Cathedral of St James in Šibenik2000

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

The Cathedral of St. James in Šibenik is one of the most significant and beautiful architectural achievements in Croatia and was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. It was built over a span of more than 100 years, during the 15th and 16th centuries. What is unique about it, is that it is a structure built entirely from stone. The most important builders of the cathedral were Georgius Mathei Dalmaticus, Niccolò di Giovanni Fiorentino and Francesco di Giacomo. The fact that the Cathedral of St. James was built by Northern Italian, Dalmatian and Tuscan artists is a witness that Šibenik was an intellectual and spiritual center ready to accept different artistic sensibilities, from the Renaissance to the Gothic spirit.

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  • Title: The Cathedral and Renaissance Šibenik
  • Creator: The Cathedral of St James in Šibenik
  • Date Created: 2000
  • Location Created: Croatia
  • Rights: Šibenik Tourist Board
  • Location: Croatia
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (i)(ii)(iv)
  • Date of Inscription: 2000
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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