Feast of the Assumption – Forever crowned, Our Lady dignifies the celebration as she gloriously proceeds in her gold-embroidered garments. The Archbishop of Split, Stjepan Cupilli, on September 22, 1716, solemnly crowned the painting of the Mother of Mercy with the golden crown...
Kamičak, diminutive form of a name, but of infinite potential, has recently been given a new splendorous look thanks to the renovations within the project Sinj u sridu. 307 years ago, a rather small, star-shaped bastion was built which, at the time, served as an observatory with...
When, on an early Sunday morning in August, mačkule cannons start firing from the Old Town ramparts to mark the beginning of the high point of Alka ceremonies, and the town brass-band reveille awakens the people of Sinj, the thrill is almost palpable. Everyone awaits the most glorious...
Days of Alka and Velika Gospa, an umbrella event that groups a multitude of colorful and attractive events in the summer months, has always been eagerly awaited by the people of Sinj and their welcome visitors. Organizers made sure that the program is rich in diversity and everyone...
For nine years Sinj has been hosting the National Fair of Prosciutto Ham and Dry-Cured Meat Products with International Participation which is promoting a traditional way of producing dried meat products with the constant support of all associates, producers, croatian institutions and renowned...
For a long time, Sinj and the Cetina region have been drawing attention with their unique and interesting events, but the carnival festival is surely a class of its own. This year, on March 5th, it will be its fifth jubilee organized by the city of Sinj, Sinj Tourist Board and co-organized...
Thanks to the rich material and intangible cultural heritage, as well as a number of various cultural events, the town of Sinj and the Cetinska krajina region have already made their gold mark on the tourist map of Croatia. The manifestations in the Alka town have been attracting more...
Organized by the Sinj Tourist Board, the play ‘The Siege of Sinj 1715’ will take place at 20:30 on August 9th at the main square (Pijaca) and at 21:30 at the Alka Knights Court. The play celebrates the glorious defense of Sinj from the Ottoman invasion in 1715 and the events that...
This historical spectacle takes place in two acts. The first act begins at the main market in Sinj (Pijaca), when the Ottomans dramatically and violently conquered the town of Sinj, burning the church and taking people into slavery.
The Sinj Tourist Board is organizing the 9th Sinj Village Fair which will take place from August 2 to August 4. The event should see more than 40 exhibitors from Split, Kaštela, Marina, Vrgorac, Zagorje and Cetinska Krajina Region who will exhibit and offer diverse products...
It is always especially ceremonial on the feast day of the Assumption of the Madonna in Sinj, one of the biggest Croatian Marian sanctuaries. The residents of Sinj and numerous pilgrims who celebrate Our Lady of Sinj have been faithful to their protectress and saviour for centuries....
The residents of Sinj, as well as their dear guests and travellers will have an opportunity to enjoy in the exceptionally rich programme with a long tradition called the Days of the Alka and the Assumption 2018. The town of Sinj, the Alka Knights Society, the Monastery of Our Lady of Sinj...
The Alka knights will prepare for the most important event – the 303rd Sinjska Alka – from July 16 to August 2. From Monday to Friday you have an opportunity to be a part of the unique preparations. You can watch carefully how the Alka knights whet their hawk eye and strong...
This year, on June 16, same location, eight annual Gljevstok! This “Dalmatian Woodstock”, as many call it, does not just share a paraphrased name with its famous predecessor: a return to nature on the wings of music is just what we need in times of hurry, everyday stress and the concrete...
The town of Sinj and the Cetinska krajina region are those rare regions which offer such a variety in sports and recreational activities. Mild climate and an excellent geographical position in the karst relief have made possible that almost every open-air activity has...
The eight annual Cetina Adventure Race does not need a special introduction for true adventurists. Year after year it becomes more attractive to adrenaline junkies, as well as those who enjoy breath-taking natural beauty. The Race tests one’s physical and mental abilities and teamwork...
Apart from the Cetina Adventure Race popular among the physically ready adrenaline junkies, the “Cetina Adventure” adventure sports club also organizes the City Challenge Cetina Adventure, open for participation for all, regardless of age and fitness condition. The challenge...
May 12 2018 marks an important day for sports in Sinj. Sinj and the Cetinska krajina region will be hosting the competitors of the Dalmatian Trail league for the first time. The Cetina Adventure Club for adventurist sports, sponsored by the Town of Sinj, Sinj Tourist Board and the...
Sinj hosted the 6th International Congress of Traditional Music of Southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean from April 15 to April 20. The themes of the Congress were traditional music, migration and carnival. The rich program was prepared by the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore...
23 March – 24 March 2018 at the Alkar hotel. Opening ceremony of the Fair 23 March 2018 at 11:30 AM. Sinj Business Center in cooperation with the town of Sinj and the Split-Dalmatia County is organizing the National Prosciutto Fair with international participation, a manifestation...
While the carnival reigns in whole of Croatia, at Saturday, February 10, organized by the town of Sinj and Sinj Tourist Board, the town held its 4th annual mačkare carnival of the Cetina region, where seven mačkara groups got a chance to introduce themselves. The yearly carnival...
Sustainable tourism – a type of tourism which completely takes into consideration the current and potential future economic, social and environmental impacts, takes care of the needs of the visitors, the sector, the environment and the destination. In a time when we see how unplanned...
After applying and entering the top five in the most popular rural tourism destination, a presentation of the “Dalmatian Hinterland” destination ensued. The destination is made up of the following towns: Sinj, Imotski, Trilj, Vrlika, Vrgorac and the Dugopolje municipality....
Catholic Marian churches have always had a special place in the hearts of the believers. They worshipped the Holy Virgin Mary and in times of trouble prayed to her for help. They relied on her heavenly intercession deeming her the Queen of the Croats. She has also been called...
With the end of the year slowly approaching we are keen on a nostalgic look back on the past 2017 which will remain written down in gold lettering in the rich archive of Croatian history. It was a year of two Alka games, the first one in May in Vukovar, and then the regular 302nd Alka...
