Located on the coast, in a wide bay, 11 km northwest of Sibenik, the center of Sibenik-Knin County.
Vodice today counted 10,000 inhabitants and is an ideal place for vacation where everyone will find something for yourself.
Guidance from the ramparts of the old 16th century have long since vanished in the reality and metaphor. Few places so open and so vibrant tourist areas on the Adriatic. Fifty years ago, Vodice were more laborers to turn the country but also fishermen and sailors facing the sea.
Today the sea has completely: they live from tourism and for tourism. And preserve their traditions, and their summer guests enjoy this happy combination of past and present.
Long pebble and sandy beaches to the west and east of the city, rich - trading offer, developed cultural and entertaining life and numerous trips, recreation and sports, make a quality tourist offer guidance and recognizable.
Vodice is one of the top ten tourist destinations of the Croatian Adriatic, which achieved over 500,000 overnight stays in hotels: Punta, Olympia, Imperial, Ville Gloriette, Kristina and Vodice, and in private houses, apartments, rooms, resorts, campsites and a modern marina AYC , which is located in the city center.
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The first settlements developed in the hinterland of Vodice in prehistoric times. Vodicka fields are abundant water and fertile soil, ideal place for living and a comfortable life. Residents have grown olives and vines, and cherries Marasca. The green of the fields are dry stone walls, large stone walls built in the dry, that share owners of the owners and evidence of firm Dalmatian spirit, will, strength and defiance. Resist the weather and old traditional buildings, shelters, which once served as shepherds, as a shelter from bad weather or tool storage.
In the 15th century when the Turkish attack began to spread into this area, the Venetian authorities in Sibenik passed by which the near populated areas in all major elevations must raise the observation towers, and walls for shelter for people from the immediate threat and defend themselves more efficiently. Peace in this region come until the signing of Karlovac Peace and complete defeat of the Turkish army at Vienna. Then the Turkish forces weakened in these areas, little by little began to live a normal life without fear of going to the neglected field.
The emergence of guidance associated with the start of construction of the church of St. Cross near the present Hotel Punta in 1402 year. A Sibenik record from the same year appointed Vodice for the first time. It contains Vodice serfs and agricultural workers that they must pay for the construction of the cathedral in Sibenik. At that time the coast is very sparsely populated, there are only a few houses. Here are fit ships, held a fair. Were traded in local agricultural and craft products to those who have come on board.
However, Vodice sharer was a phenomenon: they are exported drinking water until the end of 19th century. After all, have been developed in this very place thanks to the wells of brackish water. Today, the main town square, two well-preserved as a memorial to the old traditions and customs.
Through 15 and 16 century around the town on several occasions, building a high defensive wall with three towers that were protecting the population and control over passengers arriving in the city. Houses were leaned against each other, the streets were so narrow that they could barely pass a car. There are so narrow where you can not ignore the two men. It was easier to defend and winter, and the enemy. Passing through this part of you catches a bit afraid of the cold gloom and high walls. It is easy to imagine a world of their eyes, before 600 years.
Before the city gate was built dormers-han, or we kiss Bazan. Here are newcomers to the fair had to leave their horses and weapons, which are particularly referred to the hostile Turks. Later, the 1878th year, based on the old bazana built a new building which is now the home of the city library.
After the final departure of the Turks, the village prospers, builds more houses outside the city walls. The population began to grow and the church of St. Cross becomes too small to accommodate all the faithful. It was decided to build a new church in the center. Construction began in 1746th and lasts until 1749. , and the famous baroque architect Ivan Skoko. Next to the church built the tower, the master Vicki Macanović from Dubrovnik. Vodice became an independent municipality 1891st year and include Dražice, Pisca, Okit Rakitnica, Stajice, Vrbice and Tribunj. All grew strong as an economic and administrative center.
Today, Vodice known tourist center, famous in the middle of the Adriatic. And not by accident. Thus, since the people of Vodice decided to pursue this economy means for the past 50 years.
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Looking from the sea, dominates the panorama Guidance Okit hill with the church of Our Lady of Mount Caramel. The first church on this hill was raised in the 17th century, probably on the foundations of an even older chapel. Later, in the early 20th century from the base to the top of the hill made the Way of the Cross with fourteen chapels, each of which means one station of the Cross. The church was rebuilt several times, was twice destroyed in the Second World War and the war. The current layout of the church of Our Lady of Mount Caramel is the work of architect Nikola Basic.
Coric tower built by the wealthy family of Sibenik Fondra 1646th year.
High quality stone from which it was built, arrived on the island of Brac. Since it was built in the rough times, and residential and commercial buildings are set out high boundary wall. Today you can not get into the tower because I was poor, ruined, but because in the yard during the summer months can be enjoyed in the cinema shows.
Church St. Cross, a Gothic church built in the 1402nd year. It was dedicated to St. Cross 1421st year he also served as the parish church, and its surroundings was the cemetery. Worth detail is a copy of the old Romanesque-Gothic bowls at stake, such a unique example in this part of Dalmatia. In summer, it is the exhibition open through the day.
The parish church of St. Cross with a bell tower, the Baroque style, the work of the masters of Sibenik Ivan Skoko. It builds on the foundations of an older chapel from the 1746th to 1749. year.
Above the portal is a beautiful baroque rose, a collateral zidivi adorned the windows of the same period. Inside the church is a Baroque altar dedicated to St. Cross.
Floor Greater Mrdakovica, a path that leads to a Roman enclosure, you will arrive at another sacred monuments, witnesses of past settlements and the liveliness of today emigrated fields - St. Elijah the prophet. Locals raise Pisca church 1298th year, which will be later, 1493, paid St.. Elijah the prophet. The church is surrounded by a wall and was probably next to it was a cemetery. Today, here serves Mass only once a year, 20 August.
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In Vodice you will enjoy a real Dalmatian delicacies. So, lots of fish in all possible ways and boiled vegetables. A light, healthy food.
Fortunately, there is still a small front garden of each house, and the market are selling right, fragrant fruits and vegetables, natural colors and flavors. So you will eat delicious food restaurants.
Many wine cellars offer wine, black and white from the nearby vineyards.
After dessert, be sure to ask for a glass of homemade marašćine, sweet wines. This is the type of grape are particularly delicious in this area, and the wine drinkable. After all, every housewife will admit that in good Vodice fritters and a little krostule marašćine.
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Guidance on the west side lies the picturesque town Vodice, known primarily as a fishing village in which rushing lovers each day about 17 hours. Then Tribunj revive the waterfront. Return numerous local fishing boats from fishing all day exhausting. When the position was created, originally called the Tribohunj. The dominant structure is certainly the church of Sts. Nicholas, which hangs protectively over the place, and one of the oldest buildings in Tribunju, built 1452nd year. Since neither Tribunj was not spared by the Turks, on the hill st. Nicholas was built defensive fortifications around Jurjevgrad 1650th years, the place of the provisions of the Venetian government was surrounded by walls of which are now only traces remained.
If you are from those who really want to relax on vacation, you Srima is the right choice. At your disposal are numerous private apartments along the coast. Here, literally, with breakfast on your terrace, you descend to the beautiful beaches and clear blue sea. If the whole-day lying around in the sun and feet in the sea točanja want a little summer Šušur, Vodice you are away. Indeed, Srima Vodice and have long been one and hardly anyone knows where I end up Guide, and starts Srima.
Prvić Island with two of his village, and Sepurine Prvić Luke mentions in the 11th century. Significant settlement began fleeing residents from Srima and guidance in fear of the Turks in the 16th century become fashionable destination Sibenik nobles and royalty. Here, the wealthy built their villas and summer residences. The picturesque Sepurina, there are two religious buildings. The parish church of the Assumption was built in 1878th and the church of St. Roch was built 1620th year, which is famous for its unique Baroque altar. The altar for his monumental flourish and belongs to the Venetian workshop.
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