“Photographs from the air and the ground on this journey are not just images – they are fragments of my experience of the city. Šibenik is a place where past and present meet in a perfect frame, where the sea, stone, and people create a story worth telling again.”
Šibenik (Photo:Boris Trogrančić)
The wandering photojournalist Boris Trogrančić usually amazes us with his shots from Bosnia and Herzegovina, but this time he brings breathtaking views of Šibenik. He visited the city on the occasion of a concert at St. Michael’s Fortress, where the musical virtuosos SatchVai (Joe Satriani and Steve Vai) performed as part of their major European tour.
“Some cities win you over at first sight – and Šibenik does it both from the sky and from the ground. Recently, I had the chance to visit this Dalmatian gem during the SatchVai concert and, through my lens, discover its many layers – from stone-paved streets to the blue horizon,” says the photographer, adding:
“The first impression from a bird’s-eye view takes your breath away – a network of narrow streets winding towards the fortresses, surrounded by the sea shimmering in the sunlight. From above, you can clearly see how the city grew and protected its borders over the centuries – from St. Michael’s Fortress to the mighty St. Nicholas Fortress at the entrance to the St. Anthony Channel.”
Šibenik – 3 (Photo: Boris Trogrančić)
A walk through the city reveals a different perspective – the Cathedral of St. James, a stone masterpiece listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the narrow stairways inviting you to peek into hidden corners; and the picturesque waterfront, where the scent of the sea blends with the sounds of street cafés.
Šibenik is a unique story on the Adriatic – the oldest native Croatian city on the coast, first mentioned in 1066 in the charter of King Petar Krešimir IV. This historical imprint can be felt at every step, whether you are looking at the medieval walls or losing yourself in the colorful details of the old facades.
“This time, for me, Šibenik was also a city of music. The SatchVai concert brought virtuoso guitar tones that merged with the Šibenik night, creating an atmosphere not to be forgotten. The music and the city breathed together, and I tried to capture that energy through my photographs,” describes Boris Trogrančić, whose photos you can see in the gallery at the beginning of the article.
“Photographs from the air and the ground on this journey are not just images – they are fragments of my experience of the city. Šibenik is a place where past and present meet in a perfect frame, where the sea, stone, and people create a story worth telling again. Even though my visit was short, I am certain I will return to Šibenik again!” – beautifully described by Boris Trogrančić, who you can also follow on YouTube.
Source: punkufer.dnevnik.hr