The town of Sinj is situated in the heart of the Dalmatian hinterland, on the west side of the field that extends along the middle flow of the river Cetina. Surrounded by beautiful mountains of Kamešnica, Svilaja and Dinara. Sinj is about 13km far from the highway A1, at 30km distance from the Adriatic Sea. On elevation of 320 meters, the Town's temperature continental clime overlaps with sub - Mediterranean climate. Hot and dry summer days are relieved by cool nights, owing to the nearby mountain ranges. Winter months are abundant in perception, when temperatures can be very low.

The archaeological finds are evidence of the fact that the Cetina area has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The natives, members of the Illyrian tribe Delmates, appeared in the area during the Bronze Age and their development continued until the Romans had arrived. After the fall of the Roman Empire, barbarians repeatedly invaded the area. At the beginning of the 7th century, Croats came from White Croatia and settled in the region of Dalmatia. This was the time of the foundation of region of Dalmatia. This was the time of the foundation of the first Croatian principalities. In the later period, when a kingdom was founded, Sinj become the center of the Cetina County. The title of princes of Cetina was first acquired by the Šubić princes and from 1345 it belonged to the Nelepić princes.

In 1513 Sinj fell into Ottoman hands, up until 1686, when it came under Venetian rule. The Ottomans, however, were still attempting to win back Sinj. The most significant battle was fought in 1715, when 700 defenders of Sinj repulsed an attack of 40.000 to 60.000 of Ottomans. The disordered Ottoman army left the Cetina Krajina Region. In commemoration of their victory the surviving defenders instituted the Alka tournament, a famous equestrian competition held every year since then on first Sunday in August for more than three hundred years.

The Tournament of Alka is under protection of UNESCO as world intangible heritage. It is a symbol of the struggle for freedom, peace and hearth, for faith and hope and unites the past and the future. The Croatian people have always worshipped the Blessed Virgin Mary and in tribulations they have prayed for her help. The Sinj is one of the greatest Croatian sanctuaries dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and a celebration of the Feast of Assumption on August 15th is given the special solemn significance.

The church of the Miraculous Lady of Sinj dominates the city's main square. Built from 1699 to 1712, it resisted wars and earthquakes and has preserved its original appearance. The central place both inside the church and in the hearts of Sinj is occupied by the image of the Miraculous Lady of Sinj. It was painted by an unknown autor in the fifteenth or sixteenth century. It was brought from Rama as the refugees treasure and hope. After the famous victory in 1715, which happened by the legend thanks to Madonna's spiel, as a sing of thanksgiving, the military officers of the Sinj army collected 80 shiners and had the gold crown with cross made to decorate the Miracle Painting.

The Painting was crowned with a golden crown on September 22nd 1716, which says IN PERPETUUM CORONATA TRIUMPHAT -ANNO MDCCHV ("May you triumph forever crowned -1715")

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Sinj have two memorable fortress: The Kamičak fort is one of the moste picturesque and striking symbols of Sinj, located in the city center. There is a tower at the fort, which used to serve as watchtower with clock and bronze bell. And Old Town remnants of the old fortress who rises on rocky hill above the old Illyrian Osinium. There are 14 Station of the Cross along the road leading from the foot of the hill to the church in the fortress.