Cartography as a source for the medieval fortifications of Šibenik
Josip Pavić
Abstract:Unlike the well-documented and almost fully researched Šibenik fortifications constructed in 16th and 17th century (St. Nicholas' Fortress, St. John's Fortress, Barone Fortress), the evolution, direction and spatial extent of earlier Šibenik fortifications have not been fully unraveled. St. Michael’s fortress (castello) above the city, which has been occupied since pre-Roman era, was extensively rebuilt by the Venetians in early 15th century. The city walls, descending from the fortress to the sea, were only c… Show more
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