Sinj

Sinj () is a town in the continental part of Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. As of the 2021 census, the population was 23,500 people, of which 10,800 inhabited its urban core.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Sinj
Settlement.official_name: Grad Sinj Town of Sinj
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Settlement.image_caption: Aerial view of Sinj
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Settlement.image_seal: Seal of Sinj.png
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Article

19 sections

Contents

Geography
Climate
History
Prehistory
Roman era
Arrival of Croats
Ottoman and Venetian era
Austrian and French rule
Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes
Second World War
Socialist Republic of Croatia
Independent Croatia
Demographics
Attractions
Sports
Notable people
Twin towns and sister cities
References
External links

Sinj () is a town in the continental part of Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia. As of the 2021 census, the population was 23,500 people, of which 10,800 inhabited its urban core.

Sinj is known for a knights' tournament of Sinjska alka, which has been held since the beginning of the 18th century as a sign of victory over the Ottoman Empire, and for the shrine of Our Lady of Sinj. The urban center of Sinj is a protected cultural heritage site.