Sinj Attractions

Sinj, for the most part, is not a tourist destination. It is known for two main events. Each year the Sinjksa Alka is held here. This is a medieval riding tournament commemorating an event in the town's history, when the local citizens fought and won a battle against the Turks in 1715. Expert riders compete to capture a symbolic shield. This event takes place in Sinj on the first Sunday in August.

The second major event centers around the Franciscan Church of Our Lady of Sinj (Crkva Gospa Sinjska) which is a pilgrimage site related to a painting of the Virgin which was brought to the church in the 1400s.