Museum Alka of Sinj
The year is 1715 AD. The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923) is in its heyday, spanning three continents, and forging ahead throughout the Central and Southeastern Europe. The Croats in Sinj – outgunned and outmanned by a ratio of at least 10:1 – brace for the imminent Turkish assault. Thanks to the state-of-the-art Knighthood Museum of Sinj, you get to relive the ensuing battle between the Croats and Turks. Moreover, the museum’s full-size dioramas and cutting-edge interactive displays allow both young and old to relish the exquisite details of the 300-year-old knights tournament called Sinjska Alka, which commemorates the famed battle and is inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List (the actual tournament takes place each year on the 1st weekend in August). Find out if you qualify to take part in the Alka tourney. If you are interested in medieval history, armor, knighthood, chivalry, jousting or equestrian, don’t hold your horses, giddyup inside!
HOURS Open May - September Tuesday - Sunday 9am-7pm, October - April Tuesday - Sunday 9am-5pm. Closed Mondays, May 1, May 26, June 22, June 25, August 5, August 15, October 10, November 1. +385 (0)21 444-730 or alka.hr Enjoy a crowd-free visit at this location. |
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AMENITIES Gift shop, audio guide for the intro movie only (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian), restrooms. |
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LOCATION If you need a rental car or shuttle service, please check out our partner NOVA Rent a Car and get 10% off with CroatiaPASS. To claim your discount, simply show your CroatiaPASS at any NOVA location or mention the CROPASS promo code if booking online or getting a quote / making a reservation by phone. Or you can get around by bus. Check out the map below for directions, gas stations, and ATMs. |