Primošten () is a town and municipality in Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia. It is situated between the cities of Šibenik and Trogir, on the Adriatic coast.

History In the past, Primošten was situated on the islet close to the mainland. During the Ottoman invasions in 1542 the islet was protected by the walls and towers and a draw bridge connected it to the mainland. When the Turks retreated, the draw bridge was replaced by the causeway and in 1564 the settlement was named Primošten after the Croatian verb primostiti (to bridge).

It is built on a hill and is dominated by the parish church of St. George which was built in 1485 and restored in 1760 close to the local graveyard from which a unique view spreads to the sea and the surroundings.

Demographics In 2021, the municipality had 2,627 residents in the following 7 settlements: Kruševo, population 56 Ložnice, population 41 Primošten, population 1555 Primošten Burnji, population 687 Široke, population 125 Vadalj, population 90 Vezac, population 73

Heritage Primošten is known for its huge and beautiful vineyards. A photo of the vineyards of Primošten hung in the UN center in New York. Apart from its vineyards, Primošten is also known for the traditional donkey race that takes place there every summer. The largest beach in Primošten is called Raduča, and its smaller part, Mala Raduča, is voted one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Croatia. The area's vineyards are currently under consideration to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.UNESCO - Primosten

Culture and events A manifestation called "Primoštenske užance" is held every year in the middle of the summer in Primošten. It is a traditional folklore festival where people from Primošten exhibit their culture and the former way of living in the village.

Gallery

Sport JK Primošten (sailing) MNK Primošten (futsal) RK Spongiola (diving) VK Primošten (waterpolo) BK Primošten (cycling)

See also Tentative list of World Heritage Sites in Croatia

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Picture gallery Coast view at Dolac u Primoštenu. Part of Primošten municipality.