Cathedral of St. James, Šibenik is a cathedral in Šibenik, Šibenik-Knin County, Dalmatia, Croatia, and a filming location for Game of Thrones (2015). Built in 1431-1536, it was designed by Juraj Dalmatinac (Giorgio da Sebenico); Niccolò di Giovanni Fiorentino, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Location: Šibenik, Šibenik-Knin County, Dalmatia, Croatia
Verified facts
- Located in Šibenik, Šibenik-Knin County, Dalmatia
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11442, SRC-11443, SRC-13571 - Appeared in Game of Thrones (tv, 2015)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11442, SRC-11443, SRC-13304 - Built 1431–1536
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11442, SRC-16534, SRC-17576 - Designed by Juraj Dalmatinac (Giorgio da Sebenico); Niccolò di Giovanni Fiorentino
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11442, SRC-16534, SRC-17576 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage Site (2000, ref. 963)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11442, SRC-16534, SRC-17576
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11442 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral_of_St._James,_%C5%A0ibenik (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11443 — https://www.sibenik-tourism.hr/stranice/game-of-thrones-locations/49/en.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13304 — The Geographical Cure (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13571 — UNESCO World Heritage Centre — The Cathedral of St James in Šibenik (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16534 — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathedrale_von_%C5%A0ibenik (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17576 — https://everything-everywhere.com/unesco-world-heritage-site-232-the-cathedral-of-st-james-in-sibeni (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Game of Thrones filmed?
Cathedral of St. James, Šibenik, in Šibenik, Šibenik-Knin County, Dalmatia, is a real-world filming location used for Game of Thrones.
Who designed Cathedral of St. James, Šibenik?
Cathedral of St. James, Šibenik was designed by Juraj Dalmatinac (Giorgio da Sebenico); Niccolò di Giovanni Fiorentino.
Where is Cathedral of St. James, Šibenik located?
Cathedral of St. James, Šibenik is located in Šibenik, Šibenik-Knin County, Dalmatia.