Campus

The Educational Campus at St. John's Fortress is an unique boutique venue for education, accommodation and events within a historic fortress above the city of Šibenik.

It is an all-in-one location that brings together accommodation, meeting spaces and shared areas in one place, creating ideal conditions for focused work, learning and exchange of ideas in an inspiring environment that combines heritage and modern infrastructure.

WHO IS THE CAMPUS FOR

The campus is designed for organised groups looking for a functional yet authentic space for both stay and work.

It is ideal for:

international summer schools and educational programmes

study visits and field-based learning

artistic and creative residencies

team buildings and small corporate retreats

sports and youth camps

professional training and workshops

conferences and small-scale business events

specialised programmes

WHY CHOOSE THE CAMPUS AT ST. JOHN’S FORTRESS

Unique location – stay within a restored historic fortress

All-in-one concept – accommodation, workspaces and catering in one place

Focus and privacy – ideal for groups seeking a distraction-free environment

Tailored for smaller groups – intimate and productive atmosphere

Inspiring setting – a blend of cultural heritage and contemporary facilities

Attractive destination – Šibenik, with 2 UNESCO sites and 2 national parks nearby

WHAT IS AVAILABLE?

ACCOMMODATION

Modern, well-equipped rooms with private bathrooms ensure a comfortable stay. All accommodation units are connected to an open courtyard, enhancing the sense of space and natural light.

MEETING ROOMS

Three multimedia meeting rooms are equipped for various formats - from lectures and workshops to conferences. The spaces are modular and can be adapted to the needs of each group.

COMMON AREAS

Guests have access to a dining area, lounge, tea kitchen and outdoor courtyard – ideal for informal gatherings, networking and breaks between sessions.

EXPERIENCE & EVENTS

The campus at St. John’s Fortress regularly hosts international and domestic programmes, with many organisers returning year after year - a strong confirmation of the quality of both the space and overall experience.

Programmes return to the campus thanks to the combination of functionality, location and a complete stay experience.

Some of them include:

Croatian Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) – Rescuers Assembly 2026

Uplift Academy (Mastercard, Algebra & Val Group) – entrepreneurship programme

UNESCO coordination meeting – Ministry of Culture and Media

Sustainable management workshops – GIFTSnet project

Scientific conference “Croatian Fortifications Through the Centuries” – FORTIKON 2025

Summer STEM camp RASTEM

Summer Music Academy Šibenik – International Flute Masterclass

AMPEU workshops – preparation for DiscoverEU participants

ODRAZ – Sustainable Community Development summer schools

Green Sustain LAB / FORTIC conference

3D Šibenik conference – experts in fortification heritage from Croatia and Italy

LOCATION

The campus is located at St. John's Fortress, above the historic centre of Šibenik, offering panoramic views of the city, the sea and the surrounding landscape.

Thanks to its excellent connectivity (close to Zadar and Split), the location is easily accessible for both domestic and international guests.