Primošten

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.

Primošten
Town
View of Primošten
Primošten
Location of Primošten within Croatia
Coordinates: 43°35′N 15°55′E
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 code(s)022
Websitewww.primosten.hr

Demographics

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

  • Kruševo, population 79
  • Ložnice, population 44
  • Primošten, population 1,631
  • Primošten Burnji, population 739
  • Široke, population 154
  • Vadalj, population 93
  • Vezac, population 88

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

Sport
  • JK Primošten (sailing)
  • MNK Primošten futsal
  • RK Spongiola (diving)
  • VK Primosten ( waterpolo)
  • BK Primošten (cycling)

See also
  • Tentative list of World Heritage Sites in Croatia

References
  1. "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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