Sibenik: Waking Up Early Was Worth It

A popular saying goes, “The early bird catches the worm,” and something similar happened on the second day of the Croatian stay for the K220 Erasmus Project: “The New Values of Democracy in Today's Europe.” Participants woke up early to travel by bus to Sibenik, the birthplace of a basketball deity, Drazen Petrovic.

From its port, we embarked on a trip to the island of Privic, where we visited the museum dedicated to Croatian Renaissance humanist and scientist Faust Vrancic. During the Venetian period in the second half of the 16th century, the Sibenik-born scientist invented many devices, such as the parachute. The exhibition of his inventions was exciting.


Afterward, we traveled to Zlarin, an island known for its red corals and plastic-free policy. There, we visited the National Coral Museum. During the boat ride, we admired the natural beauty of the small islands near Croatia’s mainland.

We passed through the city’s natural defensive canal on the return boat trip. The students took part in a geotagging activity to learn about the city where Vrancic and Petrovic were born. The teachers explored the historic center, accompanied by a very friendly tour guide.

The bus ride back to Knin was peaceful, with low phone batteries and somewhat low spirits among the participants. But waking up early was worth it.

Location: Šibenik, Croacia

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