When cities like Knin and Drniš guard your back, you know you don't have to be afraid of anyone. Šibenik in its hinterland has towns that have seen many bloody battles and proud victories.
We have already written about Knin which stands out with a rich offering on its fortress and low prices. Today we will introduce you to a city that is almost completely neglected, and has a lot to offer.
Drniš is proud of its history, and the present builds on traditional specialties and the increasingly rich offer they offer to their visitors.
The season is coming to an end, but visits to Drniš are certainly better in autumn and winter.
When the storm gallops down Prominu, Svilaju i Moseć. You are sitting in a warm tavern, you have just finished your salary with real drniš prosciutto and are waiting for a large portion of beans or sarmi.
One such afternoon almost twenty years ago, I visited Drniš for the first time. My father went to see a car and we stopped for lunch. I forgot the name of the restaurant. the smell and the ambience that immediately stun you I will never forget. I ate beans, my father choked on tripe. This is one of the best days of my life to this day. Drniš won me over and gave me a memory that holds a special place in my treasury of memories.
Drniš is not a city that will lure you with typical tourist attractions, but when you give it a chance it will steal a piece of your soul and a large part of your stomach.
What to see in Drniš?
A turbulent history usually means a rich legacy. He was so lucky in his accident.
He was under the boots of many rulers, but in the end he was nevertheless freed in the legendary liberation action Storm.
The Church of STS. Ante Padovan
The Church of STS. Ante Padovan it's a perfect example of a changing history. Primarily built for the glory of Allah during Ottoman rule. In addition to that mosque, Drniš had 4 other buildings in which Muslims prayed. All visitors to the Islamic religion will enjoy the traces that the Turks left on Drniš.
All lovers of architecture will enjoy the view of the church whose massive walls are awe-inspiring. The building has been celebrating the Catholic Church since the end of the 17th century. the century when the Franciscans"Christian”. Come to a place where God has been invoked for centuries, but called by different names. No matter who you are or where you come from, the energy of this church will shake your spirit.
Church Of Our Lady of the Rosary
Church Of Our Lady of the Rosary it adorns the center of Drniš. A visit to Drniš would not be complete without visiting its central church. Her altar is decorated with sculpture Ivan Meštrović-Our Lady Of Petropoljka.
It was restored 10 years ago and now proudly testifies to its 148 years of history.
Drniška gradina
Once the most important fortress of this city has fallen to the remains of remains. Throughout history it has been upgraded and demolished several times.. In the Homeland War it was also the target of shelling, but the solid drniš stones withstood all the blows. It now proudly dominates the area on which it is located.
Strategic lighting under the cover of night makes it magnificent.
Come and worship a place that, although ruined, symbolizes the determination and firmness of the people of this area.
Works Of Ivan Meštrović
Finding someone in Croatia who has never heard of Ivan Meštrović is almost impossible. At least I hope so.
The legendary artist whose works magnify many places in the country and the world comes from the vicinity of Drniš. Despite his fame and success, he never forgot where he came from.
Visit the Drniš City Museum it's the perfect way to meet this amazing sculptor.
Walking through the streets and parks of Drniš is also a special experience because it gives you the opportunity to enjoy the works that will outlive us all.
The well of life, mother with child and St. Hand and plough it will show you that not all people are the same. – Ivan Meštrović is only one.
Its size is sufficiently indicated by the fact that it is 1947. he was the first artist to the Metropolitan Museum of New York organized an exhibition.
After history and art goes spiza
Fresh air, a history full of exciting twists and magnificent works of Ivan Meštrović will awaken your appetite.
Let your appetizer be homemade prosciutto that will play a symphony of barrel and smoke on your taste buds.
Sit in any of the restaurant none of them will disappoint you. The word about the hospitality that prevails in the catering facilities of this region already exceeds the borders of our beautiful country. This means that you will hear foreign languages more often at the table next to you. May you rejoice in this phenomenon because it means that people will not have to continue to move out.
How to get to Drniš?
If you find yourself in Šibenik and decide to enjoy the delicacies drniš offers call us. We will take you to Drniš quickly and comfortably. It would be pointless to come to lunch that you can't pour a glass of good wine.
Of course you won't do it, but please don't drink and drive. Risking your own and others ' health is not responsible. Our ride taxi it means a safe journey to the destination and gives a sense of superiority. While you're going on a field trip, go like gentlemen.
