Sibenik

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Shibenik is the capital of Shibenik-Knin County, it is the oldest Croatian autochthonous city on the Adriatic, located in the most protected natural harbor, and it was first mentioned in 1066. Today, the city is known for various things. For example, as the first city in the world whose street lights were powered by a multi-phase alternating current system, which went from the second oldest hydroelectric power plant in the world - the Jaruga power plant. Construction of the power plant began in 1894 and lasted more than a year. The plant delivered enough electricity to power 340 street lights in Sibenik. Šibenik also has two places under UNESCO protection - the fortress of St. Nicholas and the Cathedral of St. Jacob. The city is on the list of architecture lovers from all over the world, along with London, Berlin, Beijing and New Delhi. As the city where he was born in 1551. Bishop Faust Vranchich, who invented the parachute, and Dražen Petrovich, one of the best European basketball players ever. Shibenik appears as the location of the film in three episodes of the fifth season of the serial Game of Thrones. It has become Braavos, the city of the Iron Bank, for a while and it will be interesting for all fans of the series to see the famous landscapes.

№12 in Cities of Croatia

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Nina

09/08/2021

This city can be explored for a long time, the beautiful stone streets where cafes and restaurants have managed to settle down amazed me. Insanely beautiful cathedrale
August

August

09/09/2021

A very nice town on the Hill, with a medieval atmosphere. Nearby beautiful beaches and Marina.
Sabine

Sabine

08/09/2021

This town looks like a fairy tale. It is possible to shoot medieval films there. And all this with traditional Croatian food and drinks, I highly recommend visiting this place.
Mateo

Mateo

11/11/2021

very good!!!

25/08/2021

I loved the art displays in the galleries in Sibenik. I appreciate art in general, so I found the displays in Sibenik very amazing.
Lars

Lars

29/12/2021

I love Sibenik a lot, because I was able to enjoy the hot weather in the coastal city.
Jack

Jack

23/11/2021

Sibenik was a wonderful experience for me. I had fun trying out the various restaurants.
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