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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.

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Nigel

Nigel

03/02/2022

I think Sibenik is a place every tourist wants to visit. I loved the various sceneries surrounding it. I highly recommend visiting Sibenik.
Aleida

Aleida

21/01/2022

I found Sibenik to be very peaceful and calm. I thought it was certainly a place to enjoy myself and not think about anything else.
Zach

Zach

28/01/2022

I was able to take dozens of beautiful pictures in Sibenik. I loved every part of its physical features. My lovely memories of this city will always remain.
Maria

Maria

25/11/2021

I had fun because Sibenik was very interesting. I always had something new to try, which is why I was never bored.
Thomas

Thomas

11/11/2021

My friend and I were taken aback by the amazing local cuisines in Sibenik. We really appreciated the delicious food served to us.
Marlene

Marlene

13/11/2021

I loved the sense of adventure displayed by Sibenik. I enjoyed walking around and setting my eyes on its beauty.
Bertha

Bertha

22/11/2021

I liked how urban Sibenik is. I enjoyed the amenities the city had to offer.
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