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Primošten

Coordinates: 43°35′N 15°56′E / 43.583°N 15.933°E / 43.583; 15.933
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Primošten
Town
View of Primošten
View of Primošten
Primošten is located in Croatia
Primošten
Primošten
Location of Primošten within Croatia
Coordinates: 43°35′N 15°55′E / 43.583°N 15.917°E / 43.583; 15.917
CountryCroatia
CountyŠibenik-Knin
Government
 • MayorStipe Petrina (NLSP)
Area
 • Total92 km2 (35.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total2,828
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
22 202
Area code022
Websitewww.primosten.hr

Primošten (pronounced [prǐmɔʃtɛn]; Italian: Capocesto) is a town in Croatia, and a part of the Šibenik-Knin County. It is situated in the south, between the cities of Šibenik and Trogir, on the Adriatic coast.

Demographics

The total population is 2,828 (as of census 2011), distributed in the following settlements:[1]

History

In the past, Primošten was situated on the islet close to the mainland. During the Turkish invasions in 1542 the islet was protected by the walls and towers and a draw bridge connected it to the mainland. When the Turks retreated, the draw bridge was replaced by the causeway and in 1564 the settlement was named Primošten after the Croatian verb primostiti (to bridge).

It is built on a hill and is dominated by the parish church of St. George which was built in 1485 and restored in 1760 close to the local graveyard from which a unique view spreads to the sea and the surroundings.

Heritage

Primošten is famous for its huge and beautiful vineyards. A photo of the vineyards of Primošten hung in the UN center in New York. Apart from its vineyards, Primošten is also known for the traditional donkey race that takes place there every summer. The largest beach in Primošten is called Raduča, and its smaller part, Mala Raduča, is voted one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Croatia. The area's vineyards are currently under consideration to become a UNESCO World Heritage site.[2]

Culture and events

Manifestation called "Primoštenske užance" is held every year in the middle of the summer in Primošten. It is a traditional folklore festival where people from Primošten exhibit their cultural specificity and the former way of living in the village.[3]

  • Sunset in Primošten
    Sunset in Primošten
  • Sunset in Primošten
    Sunset in Primošten
  • Our Lady of Loreto monument at Primošten
    Our Lady of Loreto monument at Primošten
  • Beach at "Zora" Hotel
    Beach at "Zora" Hotel
  • Fountain in center of Primošten
    Fountain in center of Primošten
  • Beach in Primošten
    Beach in Primošten
  • Beautiful sea in Primosten
    Beautiful sea in Primosten
  • Church of St. George - bell tower
    Church of St. George - bell tower
  • Promenade alongside Primosten
    Promenade alongside Primosten

Sport

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Primošten". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.
  2. ^ UNESCO - Primosten
  3. ^ "Primosten - location, beaches, hotels and attractions". www.sibenik-croatia.com. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
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