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Šibenik Highlights & the Story Behind the Cathedral Faces

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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 13 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Main bus station Šibenik, Draga 14, 22000, Šibenik, Croatia

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

13

It will take you

56-86 mins

You will walk

2370 steps

Total distance

1.8 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Main bus station Šibenik
Draga 14, 22000, Šibenik, Croatia
Finish point Water clock
Poljana, 22000, Šibenik, Croatia

About this quest

Find yourself in Šibenik as it was in the 15th century, a city defined by sea, stone, and difficult choices. As you walk through its medieval streets, you will uncover the hidden stories carved into the 71 faces of the Cathedral of St. Jacob - not of kings or saints, but of ordinary people whose lives built the city. 

Along the way, you will observe details, solve reflective challenges, and find out why these faces were carved.  

Step into the world of the people who shaped medieval Šibenik! 

 

Highlights

  • follow a semi-circular path through the historic center

  • pass four historic palaces

  • encounter numerous churches and public squares

  • walk alongside sections of the old fortified walls

  • discover key urban landmarks and hidden details

  • uncover the stories behind the Cathedral’s stone faces and medieval Šibenik

The mission: Your story in Šibenik

In 15th-century Šibenik, the main characters are the city’s citizens. 

Seventy-one faces were carved into the stone of the cathedral’s façades

Their lives became tied to the construction of the Cathedral of St. James in different ways. Was it through work and belief? Conflict and doubt? Care and responsibility? Mockery and refusal to contribute? 

Why were they chosen?

You are invited to walk among these faces and discover thier stories.

Good to know before you play

  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
  • Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Varied terrain/elevation, may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

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