Croatian souveniers that describes Šibeniks culture.

1. CROATIAN CULTURAL
HERITAGE KIT

2. This is the Croatian Cultural
Heritage Kit.
It is an old basket made of
wattle and we chose it as our
Cultural Heritage Kit because
it is hand made and it has a
history of its own.

3. Inside we put many
interesting, important
and historical
objects and we will
tell you the story
about how and why
each one of them
was chosen for our
Cultral Heritage Kit.

4. St. James’ Cathedral in
Šibenik
One of the most famous
architecture achievement of
the 15th and 16th century.
The cathedral is on UNESCO
Heritage List from November
2000. It is built entirely from
stone, with no binding
material, and using unique
constructions tehniques
developed by architects
Georgius Dalmatinus and
Niccolo Fiorentino.

5. SCULPTED HEADS ON ST
JAMES’ CATHEDRAL
 The outside of St
James’ Cathedral is
decorated with 72
sculpted heads.
The legends says
that the architect
took only
anonymous people
as his models.

6. St.Michael's fortress
St.Michael's fortress was
built in 13th century as a
part of city's fortification
system to deffend the
town from Turkish
invasion. In 14th century
it was a barracks storage
and demolished
accidentaly,but it was
restored. Today it has
been renovated and
used as the most
spectacular open-air
concert hall.

7. ŠIBENIK BUTTONS

 The Šibenik button was originally a part
of the traditional costume worn by men
in the region. Today, it is a fashionable
motive in jewelry-making, used to make
earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, an
so on.
 In 2007, the Croatian National Tourist
Board declared the Šibenik button the
most original Croatian souvenir.

8. ‘’NATIKAČI’’
(decorative socks)
 A part of traditional folk
costume in Ravni Kotari.
 These detailed ornaments were
handmade by local women
there.

9. PRIMOŠTEN’S LACE
Lacemaking in is a tradition
dating back to the Renaissance
Throughout the years, Croatian
lace has become notable for its
unique patterns and designs.
In 2009 UNESCO recognised it as
an Intangible Cultural Heritage of
Humanity.

10. LICITAR HEARTS
 Licitar hearts are an
interesting part of the
old Croatian heritage.
Traditionally, they
were used by young
men to express their
feelings towards some
lucky girl on a
Valentine's day.
 These little red hearts
would represent a
special sign of
devotion and
attention. They are
colorfully decorated
biscuits made of sweet
honey dough.

11. A CRAVAT
Popular piece of men or
women clothing, worn as a
decorative ribbon around a
neck.
It was first invented by Croats
who started wearing it in the
16th century as a part of their
military uniform.

12. BUNJA
The name for common
buildings on Dalmatian
islands.
In the past they were
used as shelter from the
rain but also as a place
to keep their tools. Bunje
are examples of dry wall
construction, which is
one of Croatian heritage
traditions

13. TRADITIONAL CORAL
JEWELERY
Coral diving is the most
recognizable cultural
heritage and a centuries-old
distinctiveness of the island
of Zlarin (an island in
Šibenik’s archipelago).
The history of the coral trade
in Croatia goes back to the
13th century.
Different jewelery items are
made from it.

14. AMPHORA
A type of container of
a characteristic shape
and size, descending
from the Neolithic
Period and was widely
used in Croatia as well.
People storaged
various products in
them, both liquid and
dry, but mostly wine
and oil.