Primošten ( Croatian. Primošten ) is a city in Croatia , in Northern Dalmatia , in the Siben-Knin County , on the Adriatic Sea . The population is 2992 people. (2001). The Primosten municipality also includes 6 villages and villages.
| City | |
| Primosten | |
|---|---|
| Horv. Primošten | |
 | |
| A country |  Croatia |
| County | Sibeno-Knin County |
| Chapter | Stipe Petrina |
| History and Geography | |
| Square | 92 km 2 km² |
| Center height | |
| Timezone | UTC + 1 , in summer UTC + 2 |
| Population | |
| Population | 2992 people ( 2001 ) |
| Nationalities | Croats (97%) |
| Digital identifiers | |
| Telephone code | +385 (0) 22 |
| Postcode | 22202 |
| Car code | ŠI |
| primosten.hr (Croatian) | |
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General information
Primosten is located 20 kilometers south-east of the provincial capital - Sibenik , 33 kilometers north-west of Trogir . The old city is located on the peninsula, and the rest stretches along the sea. The Adriatic highway runs through the city; it is connected by regular bus services to the largest cities in Croatia.
Primosten is one of the most important tourist centers in Croatia with a developed infrastructure.
History
It was originally a fishing village on an island connected to the mainland by a bridge, which is why its name came about. In the XVI-XVIII centuries belonged to the Republic of Venice . At this time, the architectural ensemble of the Old Town took shape. Since the 17th century, the city was protected by a powerful wall with towers. In 1542, the Turks tried to seize Primosten, but were repelled. After that, the island was connected by a dam to the mainland. In 1564, the city was first mentioned under a modern name.
Since the 1960s it has been developing as a tourist center. Also, residents are engaged in fishing, winemaking and growing olives.
Attractions
- Church of St. George - built in 1485 , restored in 1760. Located on the highest point of the peninsula.
- Church of the Madonna the Merciful - 1553
- Chapel of San Rocco - 1680
- The remains of the walls - XVII century
Primosten is especially famous for its vast and picturesque vineyards (the famous red wine “Babich” is made). In 2005, the Croatian government put Primosten vineyards on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites . A photograph of one of Primosten's vineyards adorns the wall of a UN building in New York.