FORT KAMIČAK IN SINJ

One of the most picturesque and striking symbols of Sinj, located in the city center, opposite the Church of the Miraculous Lady of Sinj. Kamičak the star-shaped fort, built in 1712th year on the hill.

The building was attended by local craftsmen and builders Ignatius Macanovic James Cincidela . It is connected with the corresponding kvartir ( the cavalry barracks ) on the southwest side , today's Alka Halls . Today's appearance Kamičak got 1890s. when it was walled and wooded with pine trees . At determines there is a tower that served as a watchtower , and to a clock ringing for three minutes before the hour and on the hour ticking the correct time . At the top of the tower is a bronze bell cast in the foundry of the famous Italian family Colbachini . Foundry was established in 1745th and 1898th Pope Leo XIII . granted her the right to use the papal coat of arms on its products . To date, the only foundry in the world with this exceptional honor . The bell is decorated with rich floral motifs , and stand out and four relief within - Madonna with the baby , Moses , The Crucifixion and St George slaying the dragon . Enrolled and years MDCCCXXVIII ( 1828th ) and author of the Opera di Giovanni Colbachini Trieste . At the top of the bell 's inscription A Fulgore Tempest et libera nos Domine ( From lightning and evil times , deliver us, O Lord ) . Probably derives from the ancient folk belief that the ringing of bells and firing mortars away the clouds and hail . Kamičak a protected monument Croatian Ministry of Culture .