Primošten

Municipality in Šibenik-Knin, Croatia

43°35′N 15°55′E / 43.583°N 15.917°E / 43.583; 15.917Country

CroatiaCounty

Šibenik-KninGovernment

• Municipal mayorAntonio Štrkalj (NLSP)Area

^[1]

• Municipality58.5 km² (22.6 sq mi) • Urban

11.4 km² (4.4 sq mi)Population

(2021)^[2]

• Municipality2,627 • Density45/km² (120/sq mi) • Urban

1,555 • Urban density140/km² (350/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code

22202

Area code022Vehicle registrationŠIWebsiteprimosten.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:^[3]

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.^[4]

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 culture and the former way of living in the village.^[5]

Gallery

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

Sport

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

References

^ Register of spatial units of the State Geodetic Administration of the Republic of Croatia. Wikidata Q119585703.
^ "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2021 Census". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings in 2021. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. 2022.
^ "Population by Age and Sex, by Settlements, 2011 Census: Primošten". Census of Population, Households and Dwellings 2011. Zagreb: Croatian Bureau of Statistics. December 2012.
^ UNESCO - Primosten
^ "Primosten - location, beaches, hotels and attractions". www.sibenik-croatia.com. Retrieved 2018-03-28.