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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