Primošten (; it, Capocesto) is a village and municipality in

Šibenik-Knin County Šibenik-Knin County (; hr, Šibensko-kninska županija ) is a county in southern Croatia, located in the north-central part of Dalmatia. The biggest city in the county is Šibenik, which also serves as county seat. Other notable towns in the co ...

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. It is situated in the south, between the cities of

Šibenik Šibenik () is a historic city in Croatia, located in central Dalmatia, where the river Krka flows into the Adriatic Sea. Šibenik is a political, educational, transport, industrial and tourist center of Šibenik-Knin County, and is also the ...

and

Trogir Trogir (; historically known as Traù (from Dalmatian language, Dalmatian, Venetian language, Venetian and Italian language, Italian: ); la, Tragurium; Greek language, Ancient Greek: Τραγύριον, ''Tragyrion'' or Τραγούριον, '' ...

, on the Adriatic coast.

Demographics

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

Kruševo Kruševo ( mk, Крушево ; rup, Crushuva "Crușuva") is a town in North Macedonia. In Macedonian the name means the 'place of pear trees'. It is the highest town in North Macedonia and one of the highest in the Balkans, situated at an altit ...

, 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

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site.

Culture and events

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 cultural specificity and the former way of living in the village.

Gallery

File:Primosten.jpg, Sunset in Primošten File:Primosten, Hrvatska 094.jpg, Memorial in the center of Primošten File:Sunset in Primošten.jpg, Sunset in Primošten File:Kip Gospe od Loreta, Primošten.2.jpg, Our Lady of Loreto monument at Primošten File:Plaža kod hotela Zora, Primošten.jpg, Beach at "Zora" Hotel File:Fountain in Primosten.jpg, Fountain in the center of Primošten File:Primosten beach.jpg, Beach in Primošten File:Beautiful sea in Primosten.jpg, Sea in Primošten File:Church of St. George - bell tower.jpg, alt=Church of St. George - bell tower, Church of St. George - bell tower File:Promenade alongside Primosten.jpg, Promenade alongside Primošten

Sport

* JK Primošten (

sailing Sailing employs the wind—acting on sails, wingsails or kites—to propel a craft on the surface of the ''water'' (sailing ship, sailboat, raft, windsurfer, or kitesurfer), on ''ice'' (iceboat) or on ''land'' (land yacht) over a chosen cou ...

) * MNK Primošten (

futsal Futsal is a football-based game played on a hard court smaller than a football pitch, and mainly indoors. It has similarities to five-a-side football and indoor football. Futsal is played between two teams of five players each, one of whom is ...

) * RK Spongiola (

diving Diving most often refers to: * Diving (sport), the sport of jumping into deep water * Underwater diving, human activity underwater for recreational or occupational purposes Diving or Dive may also refer to: Sports * Dive (American football), a ...

) *VK Primošten (

waterpolo Water polo is a competitive team sport played in water between two teams of seven players each. The game consists of four quarters in which the teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing team's goal. The team with th ...

) * BK Primošten (

cycling Cycling, also, when on a two-wheeled bicycle, called bicycling or biking, is the use of cycles for transport, recreation, exercise or sport. People engaged in cycling are referred to as "cyclists", "bicyclists", or "bikers". Apart from t ...

)

References

External links

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Picture galleryCoast view at Dolac u Primoštenu
Part of Primošten municipality. Municipalities of Croatia Populated coastal places in Croatia Populated places in Šibenik-Knin County {{ŠibenikKnin-geo-stub