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Knin Fortress (Knin)

Croatia / Sibenik-Knin / Knin
 temple, fortress, interesting place

Knin Fortress (Croatian: Kninska tvrđava) is a partially ruined fortress located just above Knin, Croatia. It is one of the biggest and most significant defensive strongholds, and a historical town in the Šibenik-Knin County in the Dalmatian hinterland. The construction of the fortress started as early as 9th century, while the current state was brought up in 17th and 18th centuries. It reached its peak during the reign of Demetrius Zvonimir, King of Croatia from 1076, as it served as a political center of the Croatian Kingdom under him.
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Coordinates:   44°2'5"N   16°11'34"E
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