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FROM THE EDITOR
Mark Thomas
mark.thomas@sibenik-times.com
Welcome to our beautiful city
and to the second edition of the
second season of “The Sibenik
Times”. The early signs of sum-
mer are here and it’s a week of
firsts. The sun is shining and the
city is glowing against the cle-
ar blue Adriatic. The long, cold
winter seems to be forgotten as
some of the first brave locals ha-
ve even started wearing shorts
and T-shirts. Even though the
sea is around 17°c, which com-
pared to what I’m used to is a ba-
th, I’m content with just dipping
my toes in for now. The first to-
urists can be seen, either hiding
in the shade or ducking out of
the rain, it’s that kind of weather
at the moment, four seasons in
one day. After a winter of being
able to park our cars wherever
we wanted now we have the
usual summer problem of being
lucky enough to find anywhere
to park. But as you’re waiting
for that elusive space don’t get
angry or frustrated just take the
time to look around you and
enjoy the beauty of the scenery
and make a note to leave your
car at home next time. Many po-
liticians speak about European
integration, but simply drinking
a coffee in the city is a truly Eu-
ropean experience. The mix of
languages and cultures around
you all relaxing and enjoying
themselves is Sibenik’s answer
to the EU. So take it easy, if the
sea is too cold for you, if it looks
like sun but then turns to rain,
or if someone just nabbed the
parking space you were waiting
for just remember the winter is
seven months away.
SPEAK UP!
We would love to hear from you.
Please write or send an e-mail to
us about your stay in Sibenik. Yo-
ur comments are valuable to us
and the most interesting letters
will be published every week. In-
teresting and unusual photos are
also welcome. Thanks.
saturday
april 18th 2009.
TISNO MAYOR PROPOSES A FINE FOR
EVERY POLITICAL LIE
Jozo Stegic, the mayor of Tisno in Sibenik-Knin
County, has proposed a 10,000-kuna or 1,340-Eu-
ro fine for every public lie during the upcoming
local election campaign.
Stegic claimed over the weekend all allegations
against him by his political opponents were not-
hing but lies. Stegic said: “I am not afraid of honest
critics, but it does bother me when somebody lies
about me. I demand a fair political campaign ba-
sed on the truth.” He called on all candidates to
accept his offer and to open special bank accounts
in which to deposit money to be paid in case they
made false claims. Fine money would go into a
special fund for social projects in Tisno, the daily
Slobodna Dalmacija has reported.
GIANT EASTER EGGS POPS UP
AROUND CROATIA
A set of giant plastic Easter eggs have toured
Croatia which saw them presented in 13 cities
across the country. The acrylic eggs, which were
created by Poliester Laminati in Krizevci, have been
designed to promote the richness of the nation’s
heritage and encourage tourism, T-Portal repor-
ted. Beginning in the Croatian capital of Zagreb,
the two-metre high and 1.5-metre wide works of
art then embarked on a tour of the country before
stopping off in other world-renowned locations. As
well as Zagreb, the giant eggs made appearances
in Dubrovnik, Budapest and New York, T-Portal
reported. Following this, the next stops on their
journey were the Spanish port of Barcelona, before
heading to Bilbao and Klagenfurt. In other Easter-
themed news, Ananova reported earlier this week
of a farmer in Forkusevci whose prize hen Fata has
bizarrely taken to laying green eggs.
WE ARE PROUD OF CROATIA
US President Barack Obama has given the Alliance, especially by having sent
the Croatian and Albanian presidents, troops to Afghanistan. Mesic and Sanader
Stjepan Mesic and Bamir Topi, dupli- said Croatia’s NATO membership would
cates of the Washington Treaty. Obama help the country gain admission to the
did so at the NATO summit in Strasbourg European Union.
on 4 April that celebrated NATO’s 60th In an interview on Croatian national
anniversary. Croat Prime Minister Ivo Sa- television (HRT), Sanader stressed he
nader and Albanian Prime Minister Sali could guarantee that Croatia’s EU acce-
Berisha were also at the summit. ssion negotiations would be finished by
The American president thereby gree- the end of the year if Slovenia stopped
ted Croatia and Albania as full-fledged blocking the opening of new chapters be-
members of NATO, which has 28 mem- cause of an unresolved bilateral border
ber countries. Obama also congratulated dispute. Sanader said:
both countries on the reforms that had “If Slovenia could enter NATO and the
brought them to that point. He said: “We European Union with unresolved border
are proud and at the same time excited issues with Croatia, than Croatia can do
to have you as allies. You deserve seats at so.” Sanader once again called on Slove-
this table. “ According to Obama, Croatia ne leaders to stop blocking continuation
and Albania had already done a lot for of Croatia’s EU accession negotiations.
DALMATIAN COAST HOME TO “ONE THOUSAND ISLANDS”
Croatia’s Dalmatian coast could pro- our plane made its descent to Split they
ve to be the perfect summer holiday for were tantalisingly spread out beneath
sailing enthusiasts, one renowned travel us in a wide ribbon. “There can be no
writer has revealed. Penning her thou- better way, I convinced myself … [than]
ghts in the Telegraph, Clare Mann des- to explore them by boat.” She added
cribed her first ever visit to the Balkan that the “party islands” of Korcula and
nation, which provided both adventure Hvar were also a worthwhile visit, with
and beauty in equal spades. Specifically, the former featuring a rather exclusive
she highlighted areas such as the port VIP bar and the latter home to a “cool”
of Skradin, where the likes of Princess 1970s club. For those looking to visit the
Caroline of Monaco are known to drop Adriatic coast this summer, the budget
anchor, and the tranquil Kornati islands. air carrier Flybe has just announced a
She wrote: “There are a thousand or so raft of new routes from its UK airports
islands along the Dalmatian coast and as to Dubrovnik.
NATO MEMBERSHIP “TO BOOST INTEREST IN CROATIA”
Croatia's entry to NATO is set to boost foreign
investment interest in the country. Alongside Al-
bania, the south-east European nation has been
permitted entry into the alliance, which according
to Obelisk Investment Property, can pave the way
for EU membership soon afterwards. James Gon-
zalez, marketing analyst at the group, predicts
a bright future for the Balkan hotspot. He said:
"NATO membership is fundamental in inspiring
confidence for foreign investors and as … seen in
the case of Romania, becoming a member of NA-
TO is hugely beneficial for a country's economy."
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DID YOU KNOW?

CROATIA ADOPTS NEW ACTION PLAN FOR TOURIST INDUSTRY
The Croatian Economic Council has
adopted an action plan for tourism that
should help produce adequate results in
the upcoming summer tourist season.
The plan calls for seasonal lifting of the
visa requirement for citizens of Russia
and Ukraine and possibly also for citi-
zens of China and India, the daily Novi
list has reported. The plan also claims
tourist agencies should be exempt from
excise duties. Minister of Tourism Damir
• The most well known Dalmatian and
Bajs refused to talk about the plan’s but Sibenik specialities are fish stew (bro-
said the tourism industry would be reli- det) and smoked ham (pršut)
eved of many excise duties. The Ministry • Dolphins can be often see in open,
is preparing a new project called “Meet but even in narrow local waters of
/ I love Croatia” aimed at all those who Sibenik.
arrive in Croatia by car. The Ministry is
planning to give 30 free litres of petrol to
all visitors who will stay longer than 10
days in Croatia. Minister Bajs again pre-
dicted that 2010 would be much worse
for Croatian tourism than 2009.

• During the rule of the Croatian King

Zvonimir Knin became a metropolis of
the ancient Croatian state.
• Antun Vrančić, born in Šibenik in
1504, travelled as a diplomat to Eng-
land to the court of King Henry VIII.
• A sculpture by the sculptor Ivan
Meštrović, a wooden relief entitled
STING TO HELP PROTECT “The Descent from the Cross”, can be
THE ADRIATIC SEA found in the Tate Gallery in London.
He is buried in Otavice a small village
British rock star Sting is going to help protect approximately 35 km away from the
the Adriatic Sea. The famous artist will team up city of Šibenik.
with Brian Adams and dozen of other performers • Sculptor Ivan Meštrović is mentioned
in a band-aid project called Adriatic Aid. "Sting in D.H. Lawrence’s book Women in
and Brian Adams have confirmed they will join Love.
me in the project. I've got an idea for raising global • William Shakespeare set his comedy
attention to the need to protect the treasure called Twelfth Night in Illyria, by which he
the Adriatic Sea", Croatian singer Dado Topic told probably meant Croatia.
the daily Jutarnji List. Topic got the idea from son- • The book 101 Dalmatians was writ-
gs composed by Croat teacher Mirko Matijas. The ten by British author Dodie Smith and
series of songs was dedicated to ecology. The re- published in 1956.
cording of the video for Adriatic Aid will take place • The British forces helped to supply
on Mljet Island in the southern Adriatic. paper for a new newspaper set up
during the war - Slobodna Dalmacija.
(Free Dalmatia)
• Princess Diana visited Croatia in
1997 as part of her campaigning work
against landmines. Since her death,
the Landmine Survivors Network has
staged an annual handball tourna-
ment in her memory in which teams
from Croatia participate.

'NINE-TENTHS' OF TRAVELLERS TO CROATIA VISIT ADRIATIC COAST

Nine-tenths of travellers to Croatia take the ti-

me to visit locations on the Adriatic coast, it has
been claimed. Locations along the coastline, such
as Split, Sibenik and Dubrovnik, have long proved • A Foundation for donkey protection
popular with travellers, but one expert believes ‘Hrvatski tovar’ was founded in Tribunj,
they are quickly becoming the country's major with the intention to protect this no-
draw. Meri Matesic, director of the UK's Croatia ble animal from extinction.
Tourism Board, commented: "Ninety per cent of • For sex on the beach, that is on any
tourist visits are to the coastal parts of Croatia on public place, there is a penalty - maxi-
the Adriatic. "Croatia is truly Mediterranean - it is mum of 30 days in prison or 100 EUR
a country with more than 1,000 islands, a sailing in Croatia.
and boating paradise. Dubrovnik is an attraction • The Sibenik region is well known for
of itself." She added that the tourists flocked to the its quality lamb’s meat that is pre-
UNESCO Heritage Site not only for its culture and pared in a special way in this region.
history, but for its good selection of clubs, cafes • From the 16th until the 23rd of Sep-
and bars. Earlier this month, an expert from real tember 1991 the battle for Sibenik’s
estate firm Investment Group commented that defence was fought, which started
the country was becoming "very serious" about with the general attack on the city
gaining European Union membership. from land, sea and air.
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eakfast in Tisno
Easter br

This years Easter celebrations tion of a fritter of 300 eggs and

in Tisno were the third in a row
and were organised with the
Tourist Board of Tisno and the
Tisno caterers association. This
special event was held for the
citizens of Tisno as well as the
tourists and guests visiting the
town.
Slaven Stegić, from Carmen
restaurant commented – “We
wish that you can find everyt-
hing on our tables which is cha-
racteristic for the Easter holiday
in the whole of Croatia. From
smoked ham, ham, rolls, sala-
mis, various kinds of cheeses,
tradition cakes and pastries, co-
loured eggs and a special attrac-
20 kilograms of asparagus all
cooked in a huge pan.”
There were also drinks cha-
racteristic for the Easter period
for all to try from local rakija, wi-
nes and spirits all produced in
the Sibenik region. One of the
most important things to emp-
hasise was that the breakfast
was completely free. There were
also performances by traditional
dance groups and vocal choirs.
Tisno would like to take this
opportunity to invite everyone
to join us next year for our Ea-
ster festivities as the people of
Tisno will always greet you with
a broad smile on their faces.

EASTER BREAKFAST TOURIST IMPRESSIONS

Luigi Gabriele Robert Kruno Kristin Eckhard Monika

Burdello Imparati Redaelly Schultz Wettschauer Aiekron Kron
Padua, Italy Padua, Italy Milan, Italy Lienz, Austria Lienz, Austria Zurich, Switz. Hamburg, Germ.
This is something This is not my I was amazed The weather is I love the way I am certainly Now, when I
completely new first time in by the folklore great, as well as you colour eggs bringing home have seen all
to me. I’ve heard Tisno, but it’s programme that the food here. I and celebrate some sweet this, I promise
that it is a my best time was represented loved traditional Easter. It is mu- memories on I’m coming next
tradition here because I’ve here in Tisno. I sweet bread chdifferent than Easter in Tisno. year again. At le-
to have public never been here couldn’t imagine that is made he- in Austria altho- I have tried fish, ast to try all this
Easter breakfast during the Easter better Easter. re for Easter. ugh we have so- wine and cake. amazing food.
and I love it so far. holidays. me similarities. So tasty.
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Around the cou
PIROVAC

Pirovac is a lively, very beau-
tiful town with many natural en-
dowments. Industrious hands of
a few inhabitants ornamented it
through past centuries with hi-
storic monuments of lasting va-
lue. It is situated at the farthest
western point of the county of
Sibenik and Knin. Pirovac is a
municipal centre and, next to
Primosten, Vodice, Murter, the
most important municipal tou-
rist centre of the Sibenik riviera.
A mild climate, well-indented co-
ast, numerous coves and sandy
beaches, vegetation, pine forests
and centenary olive-groves, cle-
an and warm sea, magnificent
sunsets, beauty of the coastal
region guarantee unique delights
and experiences to all visitors of
Pirovac. Beautiful coves, Sitni-
ca, Vrulje, Makirina and Vrilo
with their pebbly beaches and
clear sea are very charming and
a special attraction is the islet
of Sustipanac, situated right in
front of Pirovac, where you can
relax and enjoy swimming and
sun bathing. Pirovac is very close
to two National Parks, “Kornati”
and “Krka” and it is only 5 kilo-
meters away from the Park of
Nature “Vransko jezero”, which
is very suitable for recreational
fishing. Via the Adriatic Highway
Pirovac is connected with cultu-
ral and historical centres, such as
Sibenik, Zadar, Trogir and Split..
This small town was first menti-
oned in the year 1298 and was
known as Zloselo. It belonged to
the noblemen from Bribir - the
Subic family and later it became
the property of the Sibenik Dio-
cese and some noblemen from
Sibenik. The settlement itself
was founded in the 15th cen-
tury by the refugees who fled
from the Turks. Nevertheless,
this area was inhabited many
centuries earlier than that which
can be proved by the remnants
of the Roman settlements found
on the islet of St. Stephen. Many
other historical monuments tell
us about the gradual settlement
and development of this place.
The defence wall, erected aro-
und 1505 by Petar Draganic,
has been partly preserved in
the village. The parish church
of St. George from 1506 was
restored in Baroque style in the
18th century. Pirovac bases its
gastronomic offer on the long-
lasting tradition of preparation
of local specialties and keeping
original recipes. Culinary art and
hospitable treatment in the ple-
asant Mediterranean atmosphe-
re of Pirovac promises extreme
enjoyment in home cooking with
our olives, olive oil, all of very hi-
gh-quality and most importantly
all natural and autochthonous.
Particularly lively and ecologi-
cally clean submarine world is an
inexhaustible source of healthy
food that will always be available
to you in the freshest form, with
a glass of local wine. Gastrono-
mic pleasures and the most fa-
mous Dalmatian specialties such
as shrimps, fish specialties pre-
pared in different ways can be
found in private, widely known
restaurants. There are also ta-
verns, pizzerias, as well as attrac-
tive cafés and nightclubs where
you shall certainly have a great
time. The town has always been
economically, tourist-wise and
ecologically turned to its greate-
st natural treasure - Pirovac Bay,
this natural phenomenon, cut 10
km deep into the rocks, enclosed
in Mediterranean vegetation of
enchanting smell, mingled wi-
th the original smell of the sea
and agreeable tide that makes
the sea in this bay 3-4° warmer
during summer than the average
temperature of the Adriatic Sea
in that time of the year.

PIROVAC FACT FILE

26 km from the city of Šibenik.
Pirovac has a total of 1,846 inhabit-
ants.
Pirovac municipality stretches over
an area of 41 km².
The ancient town walls were built
in 1505.
Five kilometers to the north there
is Lake Vrana, which is ideal for rec-
reational fishing.
The town changed its name to
Pirovac in 1930.
The region offers many possibilities
for walkers and bike riders

Pirovac Bay has many beautiful

coves, sandy beaches and at the
western entrance, the island of Sv.
Stjepan, called Sustipanac. On the
southern side of Bay, is a natural
swimming beach with curative
mud. In its composition, quality
and quantity that site with cura-
tive mud exceeds all known sites in
Croatia. Pirovac certainly has plen-
ty to offer, from beautiful coves
and beaches to culinary delights
and not forgetting the wonderful
and extraordinary nature.
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ncy
Croatian curre
The Croatian currency is the Kuna (lo-
cal abbreviation kn, international abbre-
viation HRK), which is divided into 100
lipas (lp). The Kuna, contrary to popular
belief, holds no relation to the various cu-
rrencies entitled “koruna”. The word “Ku-
na” means marten, a weasel-like animal,
whose fur Croats used for payment many
centuries ago. The lipa is a lime tree, but
there isn’t any connection with the coins.
During Roman times, in the provinces of
upper and lower Pannonia (today Hun-
gary and Slavonia) taxes were collected
in the then highly valued marten skins.
Hence the Croatian word “marturina” or
tax, derived from the Latin word “mar-
tus” (Croatian: “Kuna”). The Kuna was
a currency unit in several Slavic states,
most notably Kievan Rus and its succe-
ssors until the early 15th century. It was
equal to 1/25 (later 1/50) gryvna of
silver. In the Middle Ages many foreign
monies were used in Croatia, but since at
least 1018 a home currency was in use.
Between 1260 and 1380 the Croatian Vi-
ceroys were making a marten-adorned
silver coin called banovac. However, the
diminishing autonomy of Croatia within
the Croatia-Hungarian Kingdom led to
the gradual disappearance of that curren-
cy. When visiting Croatia, you can exc-
hange most currencies and most credit
cards are accepted. Notes consist of 500,
200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 Kuna. Each
bears a likeness to a Croatian hero. Each
Kuna is divided into 100 lipa. There are
silver colored 50 and 20 lipa coins and
bronze 10 lipa coins. The value of the
Kuna is tied to the value of the euro. It is
quite common for accommodation to be
priced in euros however you will pay in
Kuna. Also many more expensive items
like houses, cars and boats will be sold in
Euros even though payment is expected
in Kuna.

Exchanging money

There are numerous places to exc-
hange foreign currency and most offer
similar rates. The Post Office will also
exchange currencies.
Most places will make a charge of 1%
to 1.5%. Kuna can be exchanged for anot-
her currency only at a bank and only on
production of a receipt showing a prior
transaction. Hungarian currency is diffi-
cult to exchange in Croatia.

Credit cards

Most major credit cards are

accepted at ATMs all over the
country and within banks. Re-
member to have your four digit
PIN number handy.

Tipping

Service charges are not
included in your restau-
rant bill however; if you
feel you have received
excellent service then feel
free to leave a tip. Don’t
leave the money on the
table; put it in the hand of
the waiter.
Tour guides on excur-
sions expect to be tipped
and a tip of 15-20KN wo-
uld be quite acceptable.
Shop prices are fixed so
there is no chance of bar-
gaining however in street
markets it is quite accep-
table to barter.
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GET TO KNOW YOUR NOTES!

5 kn noblemen of the
(Duke) Fran Krsto Frankopan - Croatian
Ban (Viceroy) Petar Zrinski and Knez
ress
17th Century; landmark: Varazdin Fort

10 kn advanced the
promoted Croatian cultural rights and
Juraj Dobrila - noted Croatian bishop who
ater in Pula
Croatian language; landmark: Amphithe

20 kn le in
of revolution in 1848; landmark: Eltz Cast
Ban (Viceroy) Josip Jelacic - military hero
Vukovar, and Vucedol Dove

50 kn
of the 17th Century; landmark: City of Dubrovnik
Ivan Gundulic - greatest Croatian poet

100 kn ch of St. Vitus

be named Ban (Viceroy); landmark: Chur
Ivan Mazuranic - first non-aristocrat to
in Rijeka

200 kn ted in the

der of Croatian Peasant's Party, assassina
Stjepan Radic - political leader and foun
: Town Command in Osijek
Belgrade Parliament in 1928; landmark

500 kn : Diocletian
of the 15th and 16th centuries; landmark
Marko Marulic - greatest Croatian poet
Palace in Split and figure of Croatian King

1000 kn the Right;

t and founder of the Croatian Party of
Ante Starcevic - political leader, ideologis
and Zagreb Cathedral
landmark: monument to King Tomislav

ATM´s and banks

ATMs (or ‘bankomat’ in Cro-

atian) are readily available in
all resorts, towns and cities in
Croatia, in banks, supermarkets
and many other establishments.
Most machines offer a choice of
languages. UK Pounds, US Do-
llars and Euros are easily exc-
hangeable in Croatia, although
other currencies can be changed
too.

Kuna in the future

Currently, Croatia uses the

kuna as the unit of currency.
Croatia, however, anticipates
talks regarding their joining the
European Union. As a candidate
country of the European Union,
Croatia has the potential to play
a pivotal role in the value of the
euro against the U.S. dollar. If
Croatia does decide to join the
European Union, the transition
and political entry into the euro
zone could take place by 2009 or
2010. This would inevitably lead
to the end of the Kuna and the
introduction of the Euro as the
official currency of the Republic
of Croatia.
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EVENTS What to look forward to this year PRIMOSTEN (07.-08.)

– Every Monday Dalmatian Klapa
– Every Wednesday Folklore evenings
Sibenik
– Every Saturday live music

grebastica
Night of Grebaštica
July

jezera
Vodice Jezera Days of the Sea
July

International Sibenik Klapa Evenings Day of the city of Vodice 7th Seaside Jazz festival pirovac
Children’s Festival July/August 03.05.2009 29. 07. 2009 - 30. 07. 2009 Pirovac Summer Nights
20.06 - 04.07.2009 End of July

Organ Summer School Children’s Festival in Vodice Vodice nights grebastica

Sibenik Medieval Fair 15.07 - 28.07.2009 27. 06. 2009 - 03. 07. 2009 02. 08. 2009 - 04. 08. 2009. Tribunj Fisherman Night
18./19./20./09.2009 July

Adriatic Boat Show Our Lady of Karmel – Punta Cup Vodice 2009 – grebastica
Dalm. Chanson Evenings Nautical centre Prgin - pilgrimage Surfing Croatian Independence Day
21.08. - 22.08.2009 14.10 -18.10.2009 16. 07. 2009 01. 08. 2009 - 02. 08. 2009 August

ments
Cultural monu
The Sibenik museum was esta-
blished on the 20th of December
1925 to mark the thousandth
anniversary of the Croatian king-
dom. The museum is located in
the former Duke's palace that's
in the vicinity of the cathedral.
The duke's palace is part of the
town's costal defensive system; it
was built in the 13th century and
the 14th century. The two wings
of the once much larger building
have been preserved. In this buil-
ding lived the utmost representa-
tive of administration in Sibenik
(the town Duke). The south wing
stretches along the coast from the
square tower to the polygonal
tower. The square tower known
as the Duke's tower is the largest
building on the coast, and derives
from the 14th century. Between
it and the Bishop's palace is the
renaissance town gate from the
16th century. In the middle of the
ground floor of the Duke's palace,
from the south wing, there is a pa-
ssage with the town gate. Above
this gate there is an emblem with
the town patron on it (St Micha-
el). The west wing of the palace
faces the vestry of the cathedral.
On the south wing of the palace
there are 2 doors with simple sto-
ne door ways, and between them
a niche, with a baroque sculpture
of the town duke Nikola Marce-
lla. In 1975 the reconstruction of
Duke's palace was finished, and it
allowed the museum to function
to its present date. The museum of
the town of Sibenik can be divided
into two sections: the archeologi-
cal, and the historical and ethnolo-
gical. The museum's prime task is
to collect, preserve, conserve and
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present the historical heritage of
the Sibenik region. In its collecti-
ons the museum keeps a variety
of objects that are essential for
analyzing Sibenik history. The hol-
dings of the museum are divided
into collections: the archeological
(Prehistoric, Ancient, Middle Age,
and underwater findings), cultu-
ral-historical (collections of stone
monuments, graphics, weapons,
photographs and archival materi-
al.) and the gallery. The museum
has 150,000 artifacts. The most si-
gnificant results the museum has
accomplished are in the explora-
tory activities, exhibitory and pu-
blication activities. Many archeo-
logical sites have been explored in
the region and in local waters. 200
exhibitions have been organized
which were followed by the accor-
ding catalogs.
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ge
Natural herita

Krka national park

The region of the Krka Ri- fferent varieties. Nature lovers there is only one poisonous one
ver was pronounced a national will be especially interested (poskok) and also two half-po-
park due to its geological and with the plant life on the Roš- isonous ones (zmajur and pr-
hydrological uniqueness, main- ki waterfall. In this relatively žac). Around 150 parks nest
ly because of the process of the small area you can find all po- in the park, 61 varieties spend
tufa deposits which have built ssible conditions for all possible the winter in the park, and 90
waterfalls. The waterfalls have kinds of plant life. types feed in the park. Due to
formed over thousands of ye- Due to the mosaic of diffe- this amount of bird life the
ars and are still today tirelessly rent types of conditions in the park has a great importance in
constructing themselves. Nu- park there is an exceptionally the international scene. Of the
merous deposits, bacteria, al- rich difference of fauna, which total number of birds 126 are
gae, moss and other sediments, makes the Krka River one of protected because they are rare
mostly invisible to the human the most valuable natu- on a national, European
eye, add to the building process re parks in the whole and global level. For
of the waterfalls. The work of
these deposits has slowly chan-
ged the flow of water and has
formed conditions for a number
of Croatia. The ani-
mal life in the park
is also interesting
and guests are
900
different types
seven birds the park
is exceptionally im-
portant because
they are extreme-
of plants and wildlife to thrive. able to see a spec-
of plant life have been ly rare and they
Exactly these new and varied trum of animals.
recorded in are under threat
flora and fauna have brought Until today the park
the Park. extinction. Among
with them a new look to the has recorded 21 types the mammals that
Krka River. of fish, 9 amphibian, 22 roam the national park 16
Until today in the Krka nati- reptiles, 211 birds and 46 ma- varieties are under threat. The
onal park around 900 different mmals. Among the fish life 10 Krka River is one of the last
types of plant life have been are endemic and the rest have places on the Mediterranean
recorded, of which these are moved from other areas. The where otters live. On the park
made up of a mixture of en- rich endemic fish life is an af- grounds 18 varieties of bats, of
demic and very rare varieties. ter effect of the geological past, which 9 live underground in
The endemic plants which grow which has confirmed the Krka caves. The cave Miljacka II is
in the national park region are River as a natural monument truly an important undergro-
mostly representative of Adria- of the highest national and in- und place for bats. In the sum-
tic varieties which can be found ternational standard. Among mer months over 9,000 bats live
in other areas in the Croatian the amphibians probably the there, among which the most
countryside. On the wet lands most important is the “human numerous with around 7,000 is
around the bottom of the river fish.” The population of lives in the rare long-legged bat. This is
grows different species and on four caves in the park area. Of the largest colony of this variety
the stones cliffs completely di- the 10 snakes living in the park of bats in Europe.
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april 18th 2009. sibenik times 11

st week in pictures
La 01
Now is the season for asparagus and the local markets
1 offer a fresh bunch for 25 Kuna

02
On Good Friday the fish market in Sibenik offered a great
choice of seafood

03
In front of the Sibenik theatre the Sibenik society “Our
Children” organised a humanitarian action for the project
“Hospitals a children’s friend”

04
An exhibition of photography by Ivo Kronja opens in the
city’s library

05
Plans to give the city of Sibenik a new heart with a rebu-
ild of the city centre which will cost around 100 million
euros. The chosen project is by architect Josep Luis Mateo
from Spain

3
2

5
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april 18th 2009.

le bit of everything
Litt
The Sibenik – Knin County
is full of interesting sights and
sounds. Its history and tradition
are rich, complicated and fasci-
nating. Its nature and wildlife,
including two national parks,
are unique and breathtaking. Its
cuisine and wine are world cla-
The island of Murter
It is the largest island in the
Šibenik region and is divided
from the mainland by a narrow
channel. It was first mentioned
by Ptlomai, under the name of
Scardon.
The Croatian name Srimac
Sibenik hat
The first Šibenik hats were
red, without any decorations.
That first form of today's hat was
worn by the Illyrians, and it can
be seen on the head sculptures
Fact files
ss. The connection to the sea is
unbreakable. And finally its pe-
ople are friendly, generous and
warm. Every week we’ll bring
you a few short fact files of diffe-
rent areas of life in the county so
that you can better comprehend
the culture that surrounds you.
(Srimač) appears in 1251 and
since 1740 the name Murter has
been used. There are numero-
us sandy, sunny beaches such
as Slanica, Kosirina, Podvrška,
Vučigrade, Lovišća etc. on the
island.
Lavander
The Queen of fragrances,
Lavender, has a long tradition
in Croatia and especially in the
Dalmatia region. Its pastel pur-
ple blossom is a part of the Dal-
matian landscape. Today dried
lavender in small canvas bags is
sold as an authentic souvenir. It
is a relatively inexpensive gift for
friends and family and can also
be bought in an oil form.
Juraj Šižgorić (1420 - 1509)
around the St. James cathedral.
Within time the hat changed its
color, becoming orange and it
also began to be decorated with
spiral "boulas".
Juraj Šižgorić Šibenčanin is a
central figure of the Šibenik hu-
manistic society of the 15th cen-
tury and is one of the most known
figures of the cultural history of
the entire nation. He was born in
1420 in Šibenik, into a noble fami-
ly, and is one of the most famous
old Croatian authors and poets.
His book of poems and elegies
(Georgii Sisgorei Elegiarum et car-
mieurem libri tres, Venice 1477)
was the first published book of a
Croatian author. He died in 1509
and his tomb is in the St. Jacobs
Cathedral. The value of this book
is, according to the judgment of
many historians, that it contains
our most beautiful and oldest pa-
triotic elegies that came about in
the medieval times – “Elegy of the
devastation of the Šibenik field.”
saturday
april 18th 2009. sibenik times
Patron saint of the city
St.Michael is the patron sa-
int of Sibenik. St Michael is the
most popular heavenly archan-
gel. His name, translated from
Hebrew, means “He who is like
God”. Having in his assistance,
strength and protection, the re-
sidents of Šibenik used his figu-
re, symbolizing fearlessness and
victory, in their city seal and coat
of arms. This was their way of
demonstrating the strength of
the municipality, which was to
follow their patron's example
and constantly win in the battle
for preservation of their rights.
The holiday St Michael has been
celebrated solemnly in Šibenik
throughout the centuries. Every
year on the patron's day in Sep-
tember a nobleman would be
Olive oil
Olive oil is the most used and
most common fruit juice drained
from a plant. The Mediterrane-
an people have considered olive
oil as sacred for thousands years.
The best kind of olive oil is virgin
olive oil (extra virgin), and there
are still many subclasses depen-
ding on taste and need. Some
souvenir shops will sell home
made olive oil from the villages
around Sibenik and this althou-
gh normally darker in color has
a stronger and clearer taste.
13
accepted into the town council,
and also it was common that a
prisoner would be released. On
the 12th of March 1453 the town
council decreed that on certain
holidays including St Michael's
day no trading was allowed in
the town ,fortress , or in the dis-
trict except for small things that
were necessary for food. A very
serious penalty was enforced to
those who forged the seal of St
Michael; the punishment was
amputation of the right hand
and banishment from the town
and its district. The image of the
town's patron saint is St Micheal
overlooking the town of Šibenik,
while trampling on Lucifer thus
slaying him with a spear with his
wings spread out.
Rakia
Rakia is hard liquor simi-
lar to brandy and vodka, po-
pular in Croatia and among
the South Slavic peoples.
The tradition of making and
drinking rakia as well as all
other distilled beverages, is a
lot poorer than a correspon-
ding wine tradition. Howe-
ver, the two of them are
certainly intertwined, since
the process of distillation as
we know it today was first
used by South Italian monks
approximately a thousand
years ago.
14 sibenik times
SERVISNE INFORMACIJE / SERVICE INFORMATION SIBENIK • JEZERA • KNIN • MURTER • PIROVAC • PRIMOSTEN • ROGOZNICA
SIBENIK
Health
DAILY PHARMACY Varoš (from
10. April); PHARMACY BALDEKIN,
Stjepana Radića 56a, tel. 332-068;
PHARMACY CENTRALA, Stjepana
Radića bb, tel. 213-539; PHARMACY
VAROŠ, Kralja Zvonimira 32, tel. 212-
539; PHARMACY PLENČA, Karla Vi-
pauca 21, tel. 214 -118, Osme dalmat-
inske udarne brigade 3, tel. 331-022;
DONACIJSKA PHARMACY, Braće
Polića bb, tel. 333-437, VITA- SPECI-
JALIZIRANA PRODAVAONICA
LIJEKOVIMA AND MEDICINSKIM
PROIZVODIMA, Biskupa Fosca 11, tel.
215-850 and Biskupa Milete 5a, tel.
310-525; PHARMACY BARANOVIĆ-
PETKOVIĆ, Stjepana Radića 1, tel.
212-061; PHARMACY RADIN, Kralja
Zvonimira 121, tel. 338-716; PHARMA-
CY ČOBANOV, Square Ivana Pavla II,
tel-fax: 331-255; HERBAL PHAR-
MACY GOSPINA TRAVA, Stjepana
Radića 27, tel. 219-245; HERBAL
PHARMACY NATURA, Stjepana
Radića 12, tel. 336-116.
Banks
JADRANSKA BANK: tel. 242-242;
CROATIA BANK: Square Pavla
Šubića br. 1, tel. 212-033; HRVATSKA
POŠTANSKA BANK: A. Starčevića bb,
tel. 337-345; OTP BANK: Ante Šupuka
22, tel. 062/201-555; PRIVREDNA
BANK ZAGREB: Vladimira Nazora
1, tel. 322-150; RAIFFEISEN BANK
AUSTRIA: Square Dražena Petrovića
bb, tel. 348-800; HVB - SPLITSKA
BANK: Poljana 2, tel. 022/214-663;
ZAGREBAČKA BANK: Biskupa Milete
2a, tel. 022/201-370; ERSTE BANK
d.d.: Poljana 5, tel. 062/374-540;
HYPO-GROUP ALPE ADRIA: Stjep-
ana Radića 77a, tel. 311-940; VOLKS-
BANK: Square Dražena Petrovića bb,
tel. 668-100; KRIŽEVAČKA BANK:
Biskupa J. Milete 6, tel. 215-396.
Buses
Departure buses from Sibenik
Sibenik–Trogir–Split at 00.00,
00.30, 2.30, 3.00, 3.45, 4.35, 5.15,
6.45, 8.00, 8.30, 9.00, 9,20, 10.00,
10.30, 11.00, 12.00, 12.30 (not sunday),
13.00, 14.00, 14.20, 15.10, 15.30, 15.40,
16.00, 16.30, 17.00, 17.30, 18.00 18.15,
18.55, 19.00, 19.30, 20.30, 20.45, 21.15
(not on saturday), 22.00 and 23.30;
Sibenik–Pirovac–Biograd–Zadar
at 5.45, 6.30, 7.00, 7.45 (only on tues-
saturday
april 18th 2009.
day and friday), 8.00, 8.45, 9.15, 9.45,
10.05, 11.00, 11.45, 12.00, 12.15, 13.00,
13.10, 13.45, 14.10, 14.37, 16.00, 16.15,
16.45, 17.45, 19.05 (not on saturday)
19.35, 20.40, 21.15, 21.40, 22.00, 23.00
and 23.30; Sibenik–Rijeka at 6.30,
8.45, 9.15, 9.45, 11.00, 13.00, 14.37,
16.45, 22.00, 23.00 and 23.30; Sibe-
nik–Makarska–Ploče–Dubrovnik
at 00.00, 2.30, 4.35, 8.00, 11.00, 12.00,
13.00, 14.20 and 15.10; Sibenik–Za-
greb at 00.40, 1.30 (motorway), 7.00,
7.45 (on tuesday and friday), 8.00,
9.15, 9.40, 10.05, 12.00, 13.45, 14.50,
15.30, 16.00 (motorway), 17.30, 18.00
(motorway), 23.00; Sibenik-Karlo-
vac at 7.00, 8.00, 10.05, 13.45, 15.30,
19.10, 21.40, 23.00; Sibenik–Varaždin
at 13.45; Sibenik–Osijek at 21.40; Si-
benik–Požega at 7.45 (tuesday and
friday); Sibenik–Slavonski Brod
at 19.10 (thursday and sunday) and
21.40 (everyday); Sibenik–Vinkovci
at 19.10 (thursday and sunday); Sibe-
nik–Imotski at 3.45; Sibenik–Pula
at 6.30, 9.45 and 22.00; Sibenik–
Rovinj at 22.00; Sibenik-Gospić at
9.15; Sibenik–Pag at 9.15.
LOCAL LINE - work day
Sibenik-Drniš-Oklaj-Knin at 6.15
(Čupić); 9.30(Čupić); 15.15 (Čupić);
Sibenik-Drniš-Kosovo-Knin at 8.30;
10.30; 11.30; 14.00; 20.00; Sibenik-
Tisno-Jezera at 10.00 (Jezera bus);
Sibenik-Betina-Murter at 10.30
(Murter trade); Sibenik-Grabovci-
Stankovci-Budak-Banjevci at 10.30
(Stari Velim); Sibenik-Grabovci-
Velim-Stankovci-Dobra Voda-Ban-
jevci-Benkovac at 14.00, 20.00 (Stari
Velim); Sibenik-Vodice-Kapela-Jez-
era-Murter at 5.45, 11.30, 14.00, 20.00;
Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Sov-
lje at 6.30, 7.15, 8.40, 10.15, 11.15, 12.15,
12.45, 14.00, 14.30, 19.10, 20.00; Sibe-
nik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Jezera-
Murter at 9.00; 15.20 18.00; 21.00;
Sibenik-Srima-Vodice at 8.00, 9.20,
13.30, 19.30; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-
Pirovac-Kašić at 11.40, 14.00, 20.00;
Sibenik-Vodice-Pirovac-Kašić-
Banjevci at 15.20; Sibenik-Skradin-
Piramatovci-Krković-Žažvić-Lišani
at 14.00, 20.15; Sibenik-Vodice-Čista
Velika-Prović-Vukšić at 11.15, 14.00,
20.15; Sibenik-Grabovci-Crljenik-
Stankovci-Budak-Radašinovci-
Banjevci at 15.20 (Stari Velim);
Sibenik-Vodice-Čista Velika-
Lađevci-Krković-Bilostanovi-
Žažvić-Lišani-Vukšić-Prović at
15.30; Sibenik-Lozovac-Skradin-
D u b rav i ce - R u p e - L a š kov i ca -
Đevrske at 10.30, 14.30, 19.30 (Anto-
nio tours); Sibenik-Lozovac-Skradin-
Laškovica-Rupe at 11.15, 12.45, 14.00,
15.30, 20.00; Sibenik-Skradin-
Sonković-Piramatovci at 12.45,
15.20; Sibenik-Skradin-Sonković-
Piramatovci-Lađevci-Lišani at
11.00, 20.15; Sibenik-Lozovac-
Skradin-Graovo-Plastovo-Ićevo-
Laškovica-Rupe-Sonković at 9.00;
Sibenik-Jadrtovac-Boraja-Lep-
enica-Vrsno at 10.15, 15.10, 20.30;
Sibenik-Boraja-Lepanica-Vrsno
at 12.00, 14.00; Sibenik-Jadrtovac-
knin
Health Centre, tel. 660-552; Gen-
eral Hospital, tel. 663-732; Bus sta-
tion, tel. 661-005; PHARMACY, tel.
660-080; Red Cross, tel. 662-019;
Caritas, tel. 661-700; HVIDRA, tel.
661-612; Library tel. 660-010
murter
PHARMACY tel. 434-129; Dentist
tel. 436-026; NP Kornati tel. 435-
740; Borough of Murter tel. 435-
599; Jadranska BANK tel. 443-
137; Port Authority tel. 435-190
pirovac
PHARMACY tel. 467-099, open
from 8-14,30, saturday from 8 to 12;
Doctor surgery tel. 467-080; Bor-
ough of Pirovac tel. 467-077; Post
tel. 467-000; Jadranska BANK tel.
466-622; Firebrigade tel. 467-090.
primosten
Borough of Primošten tel. 571-900;
Police tel. 570-092; PHARMACY
tel. 570-305, Jadranska BANK tel.
570-351; Privredna BANK tel. 571-
160; Post tel. 571-039; Firebrigade
tel. 570-097; Libary 570-259
rogoznica
Borough of Rogoznica tel. 559-
040; Firebrigade tel. 559-294; Doc-
tors Surgery tel. 559-032; Dentist
tel. 558-392; PHARMACY tel. 558-
330, Jadranska BANK tel. 559-540;
skradin
PHARMACY – open mon, wed
and fri from 7,30 to 13,30, and tue
and thu from 13.30 to 19.30. tel.
771-099, 771-049
tisno/jezera
Borough of Tisno tel. 439-262,
439-264, 439-268; PHARMACY
tel. 438-512, Jadranska BANK tel.
438-486; FINA tel. 438-499; Post
tel. 439-250; Port Authority tel.
439-313; ACI marina, tel. 439 295 .
vodice
Doctors Surgery tel. 022/443-169;
Dentist tel. 022/443-624; PHAR-
MACY 022/ 443-168; Vet surgery
022/443-355 Bus station, 022/443-
627; Port Authority, tel. 022/443-
055; Post, tel. 022/442-145.
Grebaštica-Drage-Bratski Dolac at
11.45; Sibenik-Jadrtovac-Žaborić-
Grebaštica-Brnjača-Drage-Bratski
Dolac at 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-Bro-
darica at 6.10, 7.00, 7.45, 9.30, 10.30,
11.30, 12.30, 13.05, 14.00, 15.05, 16.05,
17.30, 19.10, 20.00, 21.10; Sibenik-
Grebaštica-Brnjača-Drage-Bratski
Dolac at 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-
Grebaštica-Brnjača-Drage-Bratski
Dolac-Sapini Doci at 15.10; Sibenik-
Primošten-Rogoznica at 9.45;
Sibenik-Primošten-Rogoznica-
Ražanj at 11.00, 11.45, 14.00, 20.00;
Sibenik-Primošten BIS at 12.30,
14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-Dubrava-
Biranj-Danilo-Perković-Sitno at
9.00, 12.40 (to Birnja), 21.15; Sibenik-
Dubrava-Danilo-Perković-Sitno at
11.30, 14.00, 15.20, 20.00; Sibenik-
Kraljice-Mirlović-Nakići-Radonić at
15.10; Sibenik-Konjevrate-Mirlović-
Unešić at 11.30; Sibenik-Vrpolje-
Kraljice-Mirlović-Unešić-Sedramić
at 14.00, 20.15; Sibenik-Živković-
Pokrovnik-Pakovo Selo-Miljevci
at 11.00 (Čupić); Sibenik-Nakić-
Živković-Pokrovnik-Miljevci at
14.00 (Čupić), 20.15 (Čupić); Sibenik-
Bilice-Stubalj-Vrulje at 7.00, 10.30,
12.00, 12.45, 14.00, 15.30, 17.40, 20.00;
Sibenik-Zaton-Raslina at 7.30,
10.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.00, 15.20, 18.30,
19.15, 20.00, 21.10; Sibenik-Solaris-
Zablaće at 7.00, 9.00, 10.00 11.40,
13.10, 14.15, 15.10, 16.00, 17.40, 19.10,
20.15.
LOCAL LINE - saturday
Sibenik-Drniš-Oklaj-Knin at 6.15
(Čupić), 11.30; Sibenik-Drniš-Kosovo-
Knin at 8.30, 14.00, 20.00; Sibenik-
Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Jezera-Murt-
er at 5.45, 9.00, 11.30, 14.00, 18.00;
Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-
Sovlje at 6.30, 7.15, 8.40, 10.15, 20.00
21.00; Sibenik-Srima-Vodice at 8.00,
9.20; Sibenik-Zaton-Raslina at 7.00,
10.30, 12.30, 15.20, 18.30, 21.10; Sibe-
nik-Jadrtovac-Boraja-Lepenica-
Vrsno at 12.00, 15.10, 20.30; Sibenik-
Južna Dubrava-Danilo-Perković-
Sitno at 9.00, 11.30, 15.20, 21.15;
Sibenik-Konjevrate-Nakić-Mirlović
at 15.20; Sibenik-Lozovac-Skradin-
Dubravice-Graovo-Plastovo-
Bratiškovci-Laškovica-Skradin-
Sonković at 9.00; Sibenik-Lozovac-
Skradin-Sonković-Dubravice-
Graovo-Plastovo-Ićevo-Laškovica-
Rupe at 13.00; Sibenik-Lozovac-
Dubravice-Graovo-Plastovo-
Ićevo-Laškovica-Rupe at 15.30;
Sibenik-Skradin-Sonković-Gračac-
Vaćani-Piramatovci at 15.20; Sibe-
nik Lozovac-Skradin-Dubravice-
Rupe-Laškovica-Đevrske at 10.30,
14.30, 19.30 (Antonio tours); Sibenik-
Vodice-Čista Velika-Lađevci-
Krković-Bilostanovi-Lišani-Vukšić
(end of village)-Prović at 12.00 (and
Piramatovci), 15.30 (to Bilostanova);
Sibenik-Bilice-Stubalj-Vrulje at
7.00, 10.30, 12.45, 15.30, 20.00; Sibe-
nik-Grabovci-Stankovci-Budak at
10.30 (Stari Velim); Sibenik-Solaris-
Zablaće at 7.00, 9.00, 10.00, 13.10,
14.15, 15.10, 17.40, 20.15.
LOCAL LINE - sunday
Sibenik-Drniš-Oklaj-Knin at 8.30;
Sibenik-Drniš-Kosovo-Knin at 14.00
(Čupić); Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-
Tribunj-Sovlje at 6.30, 20.00, 21.00;
Sibenik-Srima-Vodice-Tribunj-Jez-
era-Murter at 9.00, 14.00, 18.00; Si-
benik-Zaton-Raslina at 7.00, 10.30,
12.30, 15.20, 18.30, 21.10; Sibenik-
Jadrtovac-Boraja-Lepenica-Vrsno
at 15.10; Sibenik-Južna Dubrava-
Danilo-Perković-Sitno at 15.20,
21.15; Sibenik-Lozovac-Skradin-
Dubravice-Graovo-Plastovo-
Sonković at 9.00; Sibenik-Lozovac-
S k ra d i n - D u b rav i ce - G ra ovo -
Plastovo-Bratiškovci (to Gračac
playground) at 15.30; Sibenik-Bilice-
Stubalj-Vrulje at 7.00, 10.30, 14.00;
Sibenik-Solaris-Zablaće at 9.00,
10.00, 13.10, 14.15, 15.10, 17.40, 20.15.
Trains
Departure from Sibenik: 4.26 : for
Perković, Knin and Split; 7.42 : for
Perković, Knin, Split, Zagreb; 10.56
: for Perković, Split and Zagreb;
12.25 : for Perković and Split; 15.10 :
for Perković and Zagreb; 15.37 : for
Perković, Knin and Split; 17.43 : for
Perković; 20.l0 : for Perković, Knin
and Split; Zagreb, Osijek, Vinkovci;
22.50 : for Perković and Zagreb (di-
rect).
Arrival at Sibenik: 6.27 : from Knin,
Split, Perković and Zagreb (direct
wagon); at 7.33 : from Perković; 8.54
: from Knin, Split and Perković;
12.07 : from Zagreb and Perković;
13.34 : from Perković; 16.37 : from
Zagreb and Perković; 17.33 : from
Knin, Split and Perković; at 18.48
: from Perković; 21.20 : from Knin,
Split, Perkovića and Zagreb (fast
train).
Boats
SIBENIK – ZLARIN (ferry): tuesday
and thursday at 12.30, return at 19.10.
SIBENIK – ŽIRJE (ferry): tuesday,
wednesday and thursday at 12.30,
return at 17.45. Monday, friday and
saturday at 10.30, return friday at 15,
monday and saturday at 15.30 , return
at 13 and 17.45 . Sunday and holidays
at 11.00, return at 17.45.
SIBENIK – KAPRIJE (hydrofoil Mis-
lav): monday, tuesday, wednesday,
thursday and saturday at 18.45, friday
at 16.00 and 19.30, return at 6.50,
friday and at 18.05 . Sunday and holi-
days at 9 and 18.45, return at 6.50 and
11.20 .
SIBENIK – ZLARIN – PRVIĆ –
ŠEPURINE - VODICE: monday, tues-
day, wednesday, thursday, friday and
saturday at 6.00, 9.30, 13.30, 15.30
and 19.30 .

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april 18th 2009. sibenik times 15
Black Risotto with Seafood
Ingredients
• 4 to 6 tablespoons of butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• About 200g of squid, cleaned and chopped
• 1½ cups short- or medium-grain rice
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• ½ cup dry white wine
• Four 25g packages of squid ink
• 4 to 6 cups of water, warmed
• 200g of medium to large shrimp, peeled
• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or
more to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Knin Asistent | Assistant:

Grga Mirjanić
(grga.mirjanic@sibenski-list.hr)
Fotoreporteri | Photography:
(foto@sibenski-list.hr)
Vilson Polić
Nikolina Vuković Stipaničev
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Orsat Lasić
Murter Luka Čanković | Nino Milin
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1. Put 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large deep
nonstick skillet and turn the heat to medium.
(Allow the remaining butter to soften while you
cook.) When it’s hot, add the onion and squid
and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion
softens, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Add the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, un-
til it is glossy and coated with butter, 2 to 3 min-
utes. Season with salt and then add the white
wine. Stir and let the wine bubble away, then add
the squid ink and enough water to cover the rice
by about 4cm.
3. Bring the pan to a simmer and cook for 15 to
18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is
tender but still al dente. The mixture should be
loose but not soupy at this point; if it isn’t, add
more water by the tablespoonful.
4. Add the shrimp, stir once or twice to distribute
them throughout the rice, and turn the heat to
high. When they are just cooked through, after 3
or 4 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and
stir in the softened butter and Parmesan. Taste
and adjust the seasoning; garnish with parsley
and serve immediately.

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