Primošten

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

Primošten
Municipality
Općina Primošten Municipality of Primošten
Aerial view of Primošten
Primošten Location of Primošten within Croatia
Coordinates: 43°35′15″N 15°55′35″E
Country	Croatia
County	Šibenik-Knin
Government
• Municipal mayor	Stipe Petrina (NLSP)
Area [1]
• Municipality	58.5 km2 (22.6 sq mi)
• Urban	11.4 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Population  (2021)[2]
• 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 Primošten
Area code	022
Vehicle registration	ŠI
Website	primosten.hr

History

In the past, Primošten was situated on the islet close to the mainland. During the Ottoman 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.

Demographics

In 2021, the municipality had 2,627 residents in the following 7 settlements:^[2]

• Kruševo, population 56
• Ložnice, population 41
• Primošten, population 1555
• Primošten Burnji, population 687
• Široke, population 125
• Vadalj, population 90
• Vezac, population 73

Primošten: Population trends 1857–2021

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population	1463	1742	1884	2221	2659	2724	3700	3551	3500	3546	3331	3216	2991	2956	2992	2828	2627
	1857	1869	1880	1890	1900	1910	1921	1931	1948	1953	1961	1971	1981	1991	2001	2011	2021

Sources:Croatian Bureau of Statistics publications

Heritage

Primošten is known 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.^[3]

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.^[4]

Gallery

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  View of Primošten
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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