The historic centre of Tribunj is located on a small island connected to the mainland by a stone bridge. The remains of the fortification walls of Jurjevgrad, built in the mid-17th century under Venetian rule, have been preserved in the town.
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Culture
The townscape of Tribunj is considered to be characterised by compact houses and narrow alleys. The Church of St Nicholas was built in the 15th century on a hill above Tribunj, at the site of the former Jurjevgrad fortress. The Tribunj Cultural Association works in the renovated rooms of the old church. Its cultural programme includes a library, an internet centre and a children's playground.
A Good Friday procession takes place at night around the peninsula of Tribunj and has been a tradition there since 1935. The traditional donkey races of Tribunj are considered a cultural tourism event. At the 51st edition, the programme included a procession from Zamalin beach to Pijaca Square.
Cycling
The EuroVelo 8 long-distance cycle route enters Tribunj via Put Sovlja and leaves the town via Put Vodica. On the Pakoštane–Šibenik section, Tribunj is a place to restock and take a break; the local beaches are also among the options for a pause.
Coast and Landscape
Plava plaža is a four-kilometre-long pebble beach between Tribunj and Vodice. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag.
The municipality of Tribunj is considered an area with a deeply indented coastline and five smaller islets. It is also considered to be characterised by wooded elevations rising to just under 200 metres. Macchia, Mediterranean woodland, olive groves and vineyards are likewise considered to be components of its landscape. Nearby is Logorun, an islet in the Šibenik Archipelago off Tribunj.
Cuisine and Tradition
Fish specialities are associated with the local taverns and restaurants in Tribunj. Ribarska noć is considered a traditional gastronomic event held in Tribunj at the end of July.
Tribunj is considered a place with a local fishing tradition. A tradition of olive growing is also associated with Tribunj.
Getting There
By road, Tribunj can be reached from the A1 motorway via the Pirovac exit, roads 59 and 8, and then via a turn-off towards Tribunj.
