Primošten

Primošten
Municipality
Općina Primošten Municipality of Primošten
View of Primošten
Primošten Location of Primošten within Croatia
Coordinates: 43°35′N 15°55′E
Country	Croatia
County	Šibenik-Knin
Government
• Municipal mayor	Antonio Štrkalj (NLSP)
Area
• Municipality	58.5 km2 (22.6 sq mi)
• Urban	11.4 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Municipality	2,627
• Density	45/km2 (120/sq mi)
• Urban	1,555
• Urban density	140/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	22202
Area code	022
Vehicle registration	ŠI
Website	primosten.hr

Primošten (pronounced [prǐmɔʃtɛn]; Italian: Capocesto) is a village and municipality in Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia. It is situated in the south, between the cities of Šibenik and Trogir, on the Adriatic coast.

Demographics

The total population of the municipality is 2,828 (as of 2011 census), distributed in the following settlements:

• Kruševo, population 79
• Ložnice, population 44
• Primošten, population 1,631
• Primošten Burnji, population 739
• Široke, population 154
• Vadalj, population 93
• Vezac, population 88

History

In the past, Primošten was situated on the islet close to the mainland. During the Turkish invasions in 1542 the islet was protected by the walls and towers and a draw bridge connected it to the mainland. When the Turks retreated, the draw bridge was replaced by the causeway and in 1564 the settlement was named Primošten after the Croatian verb primostiti (to bridge).

It is built on a hill and is dominated by the parish church of St. George which was built in 1485 and restored in 1760 close to the local graveyard from which a unique view spreads to the sea and the surroundings.

Heritage

Primošten is famous for its huge and beautiful vineyards. A photo of the vineyards of Primošten hung in the UN center in New York. Apart from its vineyards, Primošten is also known for the traditional donkey race that takes place there every summer. The largest beach in Primošten is called Raduča, and its smaller part, Mala Raduča, is voted one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Croatia. The area's vineyards are currently under consideration to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Culture and events

A manifestation called "Primoštenske užance" is held every year in the middle of the summer in Primošten. It is a traditional folklore festival where people from Primošten exhibit their culture and the former way of living in the village.

Gallery

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  Sunset in Primošten
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  Memorial in the center of Primošten
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  Sunset in Primošten
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  Our Lady of Loreto monument at Primošten
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  Fountain in the center of Primošten
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  Beach in Primošten
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  Church of St. George - bell tower
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  Promenade alongside Primošten

Sport

• JK Primošten (sailing)
• MNK Primošten (futsal)
• RK Spongiola (diving)
• VK Primošten (waterpolo)
• BK Primošten (cycling)

See also

• Tentative list of World Heritage Sites in Croatia

External links

• Official website
• Picture gallery Archived 2018-12-28 at the Wayback Machine
• Coast view at Dolac u Primoštenu. Part of Primošten municipality.