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Sinj - Tourist Information
Sinj - Tourism
Sinj has many cafes (around 100) which is a lot given to number of inhabitants.
Sinj is known for delicious food and many restaurants in which you can try local meals.
While staying in Sinj you can do many sports activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, airsoft, paragliding, hunting, rafting, horse riding...
In Sinj you can stay in hotels, private rooms and apartments, houses, villas. There are also many rural households where you can stay and enjoy in peaceful and interesting vacation.
Sinj is known for delicious food and many restaurants in which you can try local meals.
While staying in Sinj you can do many sports activities such as hiking, climbing, biking, airsoft, paragliding, hunting, rafting, horse riding...
In Sinj you can stay in hotels, private rooms and apartments, houses, villas. There are also many rural households where you can stay and enjoy in peaceful and interesting vacation.
Sinj - Attractions
Attractions in Sinj:
- Sinj's Alka;
- Church of Miraculous Lady of Sinj;
- Avenue of chestnut trees;
- Old Town;
- Hill Kamicak;
- Sculpture of Luca;
- Monument to Alka Man;
- Fountain Petrovac;
- Large bridge;
- Sculpture Three Generations;
- Palace Tripalo;
- River Cetina...
Sinj's Alka is knight game organized each year in honor to victory against Turks. It is kept on first Sunday in August. Participants can be only men born in Cetina area. They have to be on a horse in full gallop carrying a spear and hit the center of iron circle which is called ring (alka). Ring is located on height of 3,2 m.
Church of Miraculous Lady of Sinj has a painting of Mother of God which is crowned with gold and silver. Church has bell-tower built in 1927. It is 43,5 m high. Sinj is one of the largest Croatian sanctuaries, which is celebrated on 15th of August.
Avenue of chestnut trees is located in street in which is Sinj's Alka kept. It was planted during World War I.
Old Town is located on a hill above town and has votive church on top. Old Town is remains of old fort. On a road leading to the church in Old Town are stations of the Cross.
Hill Kamicak is located in center of town and surrounded with walls. It also has a tower with a clock.
Luca is sculpture of a girl Luca who drinks water from source. It was made by sculptor Stipe Sikirica.
Monument to participant of Sinj's Alka was also built by Stipe Sikirica in 1965.
Fountain Petrovac was built in 1878. It gets water from source Miletin.
Large bridge over tributary of Cetina called Gorucica, was built in 1784. It has a board with incription: For decoration of Sinj, passenger comfort and benefit of trade.
Sculpture Three Generations was built by Ivo Filipovic Grcic. It is located in town park. It represents three Sinj men holding Alka (ring).
Palace Tripalo was built in 19th century. It is located in town center. Palace is protected cultural monument.
River Cetina is largest Central Dalmatian river. Its source is on 385 m of altitude near village Cetina. There are many archaeological findings along river Cetina. Cetina flows into Adriatic sea in town Omis. On Cetina are few hydropower plants: Peruce, Orlovac, Dale, Zakucac and Kraljevac.
- Sinj's Alka;
- Church of Miraculous Lady of Sinj;
- Avenue of chestnut trees;
- Old Town;
- Hill Kamicak;
- Sculpture of Luca;
- Monument to Alka Man;
- Fountain Petrovac;
- Large bridge;
- Sculpture Three Generations;
- Palace Tripalo;
- River Cetina...
Sinj's Alka is knight game organized each year in honor to victory against Turks. It is kept on first Sunday in August. Participants can be only men born in Cetina area. They have to be on a horse in full gallop carrying a spear and hit the center of iron circle which is called ring (alka). Ring is located on height of 3,2 m.
Church of Miraculous Lady of Sinj has a painting of Mother of God which is crowned with gold and silver. Church has bell-tower built in 1927. It is 43,5 m high. Sinj is one of the largest Croatian sanctuaries, which is celebrated on 15th of August.
Avenue of chestnut trees is located in street in which is Sinj's Alka kept. It was planted during World War I.
Old Town is located on a hill above town and has votive church on top. Old Town is remains of old fort. On a road leading to the church in Old Town are stations of the Cross.
Hill Kamicak is located in center of town and surrounded with walls. It also has a tower with a clock.
Luca is sculpture of a girl Luca who drinks water from source. It was made by sculptor Stipe Sikirica.
Monument to participant of Sinj's Alka was also built by Stipe Sikirica in 1965.
Fountain Petrovac was built in 1878. It gets water from source Miletin.
Large bridge over tributary of Cetina called Gorucica, was built in 1784. It has a board with incription: For decoration of Sinj, passenger comfort and benefit of trade.
Sculpture Three Generations was built by Ivo Filipovic Grcic. It is located in town park. It represents three Sinj men holding Alka (ring).
Palace Tripalo was built in 19th century. It is located in town center. Palace is protected cultural monument.
River Cetina is largest Central Dalmatian river. Its source is on 385 m of altitude near village Cetina. There are many archaeological findings along river Cetina. Cetina flows into Adriatic sea in town Omis. On Cetina are few hydropower plants: Peruce, Orlovac, Dale, Zakucac and Kraljevac.
Sinj - Location and Climate
Sinj (Central Dalmatia, Croatia) is a town located in region Central Dalmatia, in Split-Dalmatia County. Sinj is located on north-west side of Sinj's field. North and east side of town are surrounded by river Cetina.
Distances from other towns: Split – 35 km, Zadar – 156 km, Dubrovnik – 227 km, Rijeka – 412 km, Zagreb – 408 km, Osijek – 687 km, Budapest – 749 km, Berlin – 1462 km, Paris – 1715 km...
Town Sinj includes also settlements: Bajagic, Glavice, Jasensko, Brnaze, Gljev, Citluk, Karakasica, Radosic, Sinj, Zelovo, Turjaci, Obrovac Sinjski, Suhac.
You can get to Sinj by car by highway A1 and exit Dugopolje. From Dugopolje to Sinj it takes around 20 minutes. Sinj also has rent a car services and taxis.
Nearest airport is Airport Split located in settlement Kastel Stafilic.
Sinj also has bus station which is connected with all main towns.
You can also get to Sinj by train from Split.
If you want you can also use private car transfers in Split to get to Sinj.
Sinj has around 24 826 inhabitants. Most of the inhabitants are Croats (99%).
Sinj has continental climate. Winters are cold and summers hot.
Area of Sinj is rich with vegetation: deciduous vegetation, heather, sage, immortelle, thyme, plantain, asparagus...
Area of Sinj also has rich animal life: trout, carp, endemic olm, hawks, raven, quail, mallard, fox, rabbits, marten, viper, badger, hedgehog...
Distances from other towns: Split – 35 km, Zadar – 156 km, Dubrovnik – 227 km, Rijeka – 412 km, Zagreb – 408 km, Osijek – 687 km, Budapest – 749 km, Berlin – 1462 km, Paris – 1715 km...
Town Sinj includes also settlements: Bajagic, Glavice, Jasensko, Brnaze, Gljev, Citluk, Karakasica, Radosic, Sinj, Zelovo, Turjaci, Obrovac Sinjski, Suhac.
You can get to Sinj by car by highway A1 and exit Dugopolje. From Dugopolje to Sinj it takes around 20 minutes. Sinj also has rent a car services and taxis.
Nearest airport is Airport Split located in settlement Kastel Stafilic.
Sinj also has bus station which is connected with all main towns.
You can also get to Sinj by train from Split.
If you want you can also use private car transfers in Split to get to Sinj.
Sinj has around 24 826 inhabitants. Most of the inhabitants are Croats (99%).
Sinj has continental climate. Winters are cold and summers hot.
Area of Sinj is rich with vegetation: deciduous vegetation, heather, sage, immortelle, thyme, plantain, asparagus...
Area of Sinj also has rich animal life: trout, carp, endemic olm, hawks, raven, quail, mallard, fox, rabbits, marten, viper, badger, hedgehog...
Sinj - Useful tips
Tourist Office Sinj +385(0)21 826 352
Bus station Sinj +385(0)21 821 566
Bus Terminal Split +385(0)60 327 777
Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Jadrolinija Split +385(0)21 338 333
General information 18981
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987
Police 192
Emergency number 112
Fire department 193
Road help 987
Ambulance 194
Sea help 9155
Sinj has everything you need for great vacation: banks, post office, stores, pharmacies, ambulance, exchange office, library, souvenir shops, veterinary station, gas stations...
In Sinj you can also rent a car or use buses and private car transfers to get where you want.
Bus station Sinj +385(0)21 821 566
Bus Terminal Split +385(0)60 327 777
Airport Split +385(0)21 203 555
Jadrolinija Split +385(0)21 338 333
General information 18981
Information on phone numbers in Croatia 11888
Information on international phone numbers 11802
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions +385(0)60 520 520
Croatia Traffic Info 0800 9987
Road assistance 987
Police 192
Emergency number 112
Fire department 193
Road help 987
Ambulance 194
Sea help 9155
Sinj has everything you need for great vacation: banks, post office, stores, pharmacies, ambulance, exchange office, library, souvenir shops, veterinary station, gas stations...
In Sinj you can also rent a car or use buses and private car transfers to get where you want.
Sinj - History
Area of Sinj has been inhabited since Neolithic.
In Sinj was born Roman general Sextus Minucius Faustin.
Until 13th century Sinj was under the rule of Bribir’s dukes Subics and in 14th century dukes Nelipic.
Sinj was occupied by Turks in 1516. and became only small town between Bosnia and sea. In 1648. when Venetian rule came back to Klis, Sinj became important Turkish defense point. On 25th of September 1686. providur Girolamo Cornaro finally occupied Sinj’s fort with 7000 soldiers.
In 1715. Turks again try to occupy Sinj but lost the battle. Sinj’s inhabitants attributed victory to Lady of Sinj. In honor of victory inhabitants organize each year knight game Alka known across the world. Sinj was under the rule of Venice until 1797.
After 1797. Sinj belonged to Austria and in 1805. to Napoleon. In 1813. Sinj was again under the rule of Austria until 1918.
Sinj became important military center in Dalmatia and in 19th century it was connected with Split with railroad.
In 1898. large earthquake hit Sinj and made a lot of damage.
In 1918. Sinj became part of new Kingdom of SHS.
Between two world wars Sinj developed cultural life.
In 1953. was opened town swimming pool.
In Sinj was born Roman general Sextus Minucius Faustin.
Until 13th century Sinj was under the rule of Bribir’s dukes Subics and in 14th century dukes Nelipic.
Sinj was occupied by Turks in 1516. and became only small town between Bosnia and sea. In 1648. when Venetian rule came back to Klis, Sinj became important Turkish defense point. On 25th of September 1686. providur Girolamo Cornaro finally occupied Sinj’s fort with 7000 soldiers.
In 1715. Turks again try to occupy Sinj but lost the battle. Sinj’s inhabitants attributed victory to Lady of Sinj. In honor of victory inhabitants organize each year knight game Alka known across the world. Sinj was under the rule of Venice until 1797.
After 1797. Sinj belonged to Austria and in 1805. to Napoleon. In 1813. Sinj was again under the rule of Austria until 1918.
Sinj became important military center in Dalmatia and in 19th century it was connected with Split with railroad.
In 1898. large earthquake hit Sinj and made a lot of damage.
In 1918. Sinj became part of new Kingdom of SHS.
Between two world wars Sinj developed cultural life.
In 1953. was opened town swimming pool.
Sinj - Interesting Facts
Sinj is most famous for knight game Sinj's Alka, founded in 18th century. It was founded as sign of victory against Turks.
Known persons from Sinj: writer Mirko Bozic, sports journalist Mladen Delic, artist Ivo Filipovic Grcic, writer Marko Grcic, archaeologist and historian Stjepan Gunjaca, actor and director Bore Lee, football player Leo Lemesic, designer Boris Ljubicic, football player Vedran Runje, sculptor Stipe Sikirica, singer Drazen Zanko...
Known persons from Sinj: writer Mirko Bozic, sports journalist Mladen Delic, artist Ivo Filipovic Grcic, writer Marko Grcic, archaeologist and historian Stjepan Gunjaca, actor and director Bore Lee, football player Leo Lemesic, designer Boris Ljubicic, football player Vedran Runje, sculptor Stipe Sikirica, singer Drazen Zanko...
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