Sinj

A chivalrous town in the heart of the Dalmatian hinterland with the Cetina River at its essence. Enjoy the irresistible gastronomy and legends that are woven into the foundation of this small town

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Alka

The Sinjska Alka is a Croatian knights’ tournament and one of the most important events in Sinj and in Croatia. It takes place every year on a Sunday in the first third of August, on the anniversary of the victory over the Turkish invaders on August 14, 1715. The rider, under heavy armour, on a horse, in full gallop, has to pass along a 160-metre racetrack with the aim to hit the centre of a small iron circle that is called alka. The height of alka is 3.32 metres, measured from its centre to the ground

Old town center and surroundings

The Town of Sinj is surrounded by beautiful mountains of Kamešnica, Svilaja and Dinara. It is situated at the edge of the fertile plain of Sinjsko Polje, which is invigorated by the crystal clear and cold Cetina River. In history, Sinj was on the border between two circles of civilization – Venetian and Ottoman, and it is precisely this legacy that makes up its cultural and gastronomic treasure

Church of the Miraculous Lady of Sinj

Sinj is the center of cultural life during the Feast of Assumption. Pilgrims from all over Croatia come the Church of the Miraculous Lady of Sinj. It is a famous Croatian Marian shrine built from 1699 to 1712, which has retained its original appearance to this day

Sinj abounds in luxurious villas and prestigious holiday homes. Here you will enjoy the swimming pools, private gyms and wellness, but also the peace created by the green environment and fresh air

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Cetina, mysterious and still insufficiently explored this karst beauty is the longest river in Central Dalmatia. Both divers and explorers have been intrigued by its vast labyrinths of underground streams while the crystal clear and cold queen continues endowing life to the fields, providing fresh water to people and cattle, starting the turbines of hydropower plants and grinding precious grain under the stone wheels of mills…

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EXPERIENCE

The rich history guarantees a perfect gastronomic offer that will intrigue even the most demanding gourmets and wine lovers

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Taste

Enjoy ancient recipes and taste traditional dishes such as “arambašići” and “uštipci” or just indulge in homemade prosciutto and cheese

Taste

Experience an explosion of flavors with sips of Sinj’s hrvaština wine produced according to a centuries-old recipe of mixing autochthonous red and white grape varieties

Experience

For an adrenaline rush experience in Sinj, go rafting in the Cetina River canyon or go on a paragliding or skydiving tour at the old town airport

Experience

Riding horses at one of the largest hippodromes in Croatia is a fun activity for the whole family. Or you can set out to conquer the peaks of Svilaja, Dinara or Kamešnica

During August, Sinj is the center of cultural and political life in Croatia

The Sinjska Alka followed by the Feast of the Assumption with tens of thousands of pilgrims turn Sinj into the cultural center of Croatia every August. A series of events, gastronomy and entertainment guarantee an unforgettable experience

A must – see in

Sinj

Proximity to the sea and outdoor activities in the heart of nature are not the only advantages of Sinj. It is a destination of rich heritage awaiting to be discovered by you

01 The Cetina river

02 Fortress Grad

03 Kamičak fortress

04 Musuem of Cetina region

05 Musem of Sinjska Alka

06 Kosinac spring

07 Our Lady of Sinj route

08 Alka Knights Court

09 Villa Tripalo

You are located in the south of Croatia, a short distance from Split in the realm of fields, water and stones. Sinj and region of Cetina will delight you with their rich culture and centuries – old tradition

Tradition of holding Sinjska alka in years

308

308 years ago, 700 Croatian soldiers from Sinj managed to fight off an onslaught of the Turkish serasker Mehmed Pasha Čelić’s army, counting 60,000 soldiers. On November 15^th, 2010, the Alka of Sinj was inscribed on the UNESCO list of Intangible World Heritage of Humanity in Europe

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Here are some suggestions on everything you need for a comfortable visit. Find activities to do and spend your time exactly as you prefer. If you need a place to stay, we prepared a handy list of hotels.