The Town of Drniš is situated in Dalmatian hinterland, in the central part of the Šibenik-Knin County, halfway between Šibenik and Knin. It is an administrative, economic and cultural center of the historic and geographic micro-region extending from the slopes of Promina mountain, across Petrovo field to the river Čikola and Moseć mountain.
Drniš sits at the crossroads to the most beautiful and most attractive parts of Krka National Park and the Šibenik-Knin County. It is well known for its original prosciutto, excellent wines and well preserved traditional, cultural and natural heritage. The town is rich in religious buildings and surrounded by medieval fortifications built by the Croatian lords to protect their lands and river crossings over Krka and Čikola rivers. In this area a world famous sculptor Ivan Meštrović was born and his art is also an essential part of the area’s tourist offer.
Drniš inhabitants lovingly nurture music and folk traditions of their area so customs, folk costumes, traditional dances and melodies are woven into numerous cultural events. First written evidence of the town’s existence dates from the year 1494. Today, Drniš has about 3 200 inhabitants, whilst the wider town area counts about 7 800 inhabitants. The climate here is sub-Mediterranean, with mild winters and hot summers.
