Barone Fortress was built parallel to the nearby St. John's Fortress in 1646. The construction was commissioned by the German baron Christoph Martin von Degenfeld, after whom the fortress is named today. Together with St. John's Fortress, it played a significant role in defending the city during the Candian War of 1647, repelling a major attack by the Ottoman army. This pivotal historical moment can now be relived thanks to augmented reality technology, guiding visitors on an unforgettable journey through the fortress.
In the summer, Barone transforms into a jazz stage and an open-air cinema. The Barone Jazz Festival presents fantastic jazz concerts, while the Barone Summer Cinema screens selected films that have attracted audiences eager for quality entertainment to the fortress for years.
Sunsets at Barone Fortress are particularly unforgettable, where you can enjoy your favorite drink at the café with the most stunning view of the city!
REGULAR OPENING HOURS
| Monday - Sunday |
9 AM - 4 PM |
LAST ADMISSION: 30 minutes before closing
The entrance to Barone Fortress is free from November to March.
EXPERT GUIDANCE
Guided tours in Croatian and English for organized groups are available, subject to appointment and reservation.
| Guided tour - St. Michael's or Barone Fortress |
20 € |
| Guided tour - St. Michael's and Barone Fortress |
35 € |
| Guided tour - St. John's Fortress | Included in the ticket price |
Payment is possible only in euros (cash / card).
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Usually, educational workshops for school groups, subject to appointment and reservation.
Arrange your appointment at citypoint@tvrdjava-kulture.hr.
ACCESS
Barone Fortress has one enterance, located on north-west side of the fortress, in the Put Vuka Mandušića street. It is possible to start a tour of the city at Barone Fortress, but we recommend afternoon visit (or after you have already visited St. Michael's Fortress). Innovative use of modern technology to relive history and the view on the Šibenik archipelago makes Barone Fortress unique monument.
ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH WALKING DISABILITIES
Access for people with disabilities is available on all leves of the fortress. Visitors with mobility problems can access the higher levels via ramp on the east side of the fortress. The expert guidance and AR tour is adapted for visitors with mobility problems, as the AR points can be accessed by people with walking dsibilities and people in wheelchairs.
ON SITE
RESTROOMS
The Fortress has two spacious and modern restrooms, located inside bistro Barone adapted to its capacities. Barone Fortress is equipped with restrooms adapted for persons with disabilities.
The restrooms for women and the one adapted for persons with disabilities are equipped with changing station for kids.
PARKING
On the north east side of the fortress there is parking space that accomodates up to 40 cars. Unfortunately, larger veichles like buses cannot access the parking lot nor fortress entrance. Therefore, the available city parking areas in the Fortress' vicinity are used. The nearest parking area is located in street Težačka ulica and Put Gimnazije street.
Buses which transport announced group visitors can use parking lots around Šubićevac stadium and bus stops in Šubićevac city district.
More information can be found at City Parking Ltd pages.
