St. Nicholas Fortress
St. Nicholas Fortress (Croatian: Tvrđava sv. Nikole) is a fortress located at the entrance to St. Anthony Channel, near the town of Šibenik in central Dalmatia, Croatia.
| St. Nicholas Fortress Tvrđava sv. Nikole | |
|---|---|
| Šibenik, Croatia | |
St. Nicholas Fortress Tvrđava sv. Nikole | |
| Coordinates | 43.722°N 15.854°E |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Šibenik, Croatia |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Preserved |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1540.-1547. |
| Built by | Hyeronimus di San Michaela |
| Materials | Limestone |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv |
| Designated | 2017 (41 Session) |
| Part of | Venetian Works of Defence between 15th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da Mar |
| Reference no. | 1533 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
It was included in UNESCO's World Heritage Site list as part of "Venetian Works of Defence between 16th and 17th centuries: Stato da Terra – western Stato da mar" in 2017.
After reconstruction work that lasted for two years, the fortress was open to visitors in July 2019.
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