City of Gospić - Bicycle trails
In the area of the town of Gospić, there are eight bicycle trails, with a total length of 397 km. They are known under the common name "Paths of Velebit and Greats".
The first two trails lead from Gospić to Smiljan ("Velikana I" - 41 km and "Velikana II" - 41 km), and on that route you can see the birth house of Nikola Tesla, where the Memorial Center is arranged. Driving along this trail you will arrive to Veliki Žitnik, where the Croatian politician and Father of the Nation Ante Starčević was born, and you can visit his birthplace - the Memorial Home.
The third trail is "Jezero" leading to the village of Klanac where one can see fascinating canyon of the river Lika, and Lake Kruščica is nearby. The length of the trail is 35 km.
The "Štirovača" trail is the most demanding, its length is 104 km. It passes through the village of Aleksinica where is one of the most important sacral monuments in the area of Lika, the parish of St. John the Baptist. A beer factory and an Indian village can be seen in village of Pazarište.
The "Brušane" and "Rizvanuša" trails are 36 km long and more demanding. They lead to the village of Rizvanuša where the Adrenaline Park is located.
The "Velebit" trail is 58 km long. It leads through Baške Oštarije with a beautiful view of the Adriatic Sea and the island of Pag.
The "Jadovno" trail is 48 km long, and you can see pits and a church in the village of Jadovno, the Nikola Tesla Memorial Center in Smiljan, and the Kolakovac Park in Gospić.
Gospić - Croatia / Lika-senj county
Tourist experience: Bicycle trails are an ideal way to actively explore natural and cultural sights. Driving these trails you can see Kolakovac Park, Rizvanuša Adrenaline Park, Nikola Tesla Memorial Center, Ante Starčević Memorial Home, Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the village of Klanac, Lika River Canyon, Lake Krušćica, beer factory in Pazarište, Indian village in Velika Plana…
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: A few hours, depends which trail you choose
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Experience accessible to everyone who has a bike
Tourist contact: Tourist Board Gospić
Cultural material heritage: Museum, Religious building, Church, Historic house
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Lakes, Hills, Caves, Rivers, Flora, Fauna, cycling trails
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Water streams, Pathways
Experiences: Cycling through nature
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
City of Gospić – Mushroom Hunting
Lika area is rich with mushrooms and even truffles (Tuber aestivum, Tuber uncinatum, Tuber magnatum) can be found there with a help of trained truffle dogs. From boletes and chanterelles to high-quality truffles, more than 50 species of edible mushrooms can be found in Lika. By exploring the world of mushrooms, visitors can learn more about the natural heritage of Lika.
Bilajska 25 Gospić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: The best way to learn about the mushrooms is to go to nature and learn on the spot, which can be combined with exploring famous natural sites, like the River Lika or Velebit. This experience can be organised by Ivan Golac, a famous mushroom hunter and artist from Gospić, who, in addition, can also offer his knowledge about flora and fauna of the area, e.g. on wild herbs and other plants.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: From a few hours to one day
Booking: Contact with Ivan Golac
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not recommended for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Ivan Golac
Natural heritage: Parks, Naturalistic itineraries, Lakes, Mountains, Hills, Medical herbs, Rivers, Flora, Fauna, Hiking trails
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Water streams, Pathways
Hidden intangible patrimony: Gastronomy and culinary practices, Community tales, Knowledge related to agriculture and wild herbs
Experiences: Picking up wild herbs, Mushroom hunting
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
Municipality of Perušić - Marko Abyss
Located on the southwest part of the Kosinj Valley, there is a place where the Lika River meets mountain Velebit and becomes invisible to the eye of the beholder as it continues its flow subterraneanly. This hydrologically active speleological object is called Marko Abyss and it is not only fascinating because of the spectacular view on the Lika but also its fauna. Near the entrance, the remains of congeria, a Dinaric relict and the only living freshwater underground shellfish, were found. It is interesting to note that only 2,5 km of channels have been explored so far.
Kaluđerovac Lipovo Polje - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Adventure tourism, active tourism. The visitors can see the abyss into which the river Lika sinks, explore plant and animal species and experience large changes in temperature in the range of just a few meters.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 2 hours
20-40 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not accessible to people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Perušić Tourist Board
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Rivers, Flora, Fauna, Speleological object
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Water streams
Experiences: Cycling, hiking, trekking, adventure motor, jeep safari, rafting, walking, exploring
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
Municipality of Perušić - Tsar Fir
This tree is known by the locals as "Jela Car" meaning Tsar or Emperor Fir, which is a name it got because it is gigantic. It is the largest known fir tree on Velebit and in Croatia, and one of the largest in Europe. Its height is around 42,5 meters, it has a diameter of around 5,40m and with estimated volume exceeding 60 cubic meters. It is located nearby Kosinjski Bakovac in Begovača Forest.
Begovača Forest Municipality of Perušić, Kosinjski Bakovac - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Adventure tourism, active tourism. Visitors can see the biggest fir tree in Croatia and go hiking in nature. Around 5 km from Kosinjski Bakovac, the access point is located, after which one needs to hike for 2 km through the forest until reaching Tsar Fir.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Opening: Accessible any time
60-120 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Not for people with mobility problems
Tourist contact: Perušić Tourist Board
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Flora
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes
Experiences: Cycling, hiking, trekking, adventure motor, jeep safari, rafting, walking, exploring
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
Monuments of Gabriele Pepe and Flora
Villa Flora is the small tree-lined square with oaks and cedars that characterizes Piazza Pepe. In the center there is a fountain, inaugurated in 1873, with a small basin on which a statue depicting Venus is placed (although the population has the custom to identify it with Flora, goddess of Spring, flowers and flowering) work made by the sculptor Giuseppe Prinzi. With the restoration in 1921, the garden became a representative place of Art Nouveau in Campobasso thanks to the inclusion of Art Nouveau urban furniture, elegant railings and wrought iron benches characterized by the slight curved movement of the metal and made by the Tucci family.
A funny joke invented by the citizens of Campobasso who imagined a dialogue between the statues of Gabriele Pepe (local historical character) and Venere. The statues in fact are placed in front of each other with their iconographic pose and this helps to imagine Gabriele to be kindly refused in an attempt to woo Flora. The dialogue in dialect is known to everyone.
Piazza Gabriele Pepe Campobasso - Italy/Campobasso/Molise
Tourist experience: The tale is pleasant and allows to enter in the spirit of Campobasso and its vernacular language.
Spoken languages: Italian, local dialect
Experience duration: ten minutes
Opening: Public place always open
Booking: No booking required
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Public square with no accessibility limitations
Cultural material heritage: Historical monument
Cultural immaterial heritage: Legendary or historical persona or character
Hidden intangible patrimony: Community tales
Experiences: Showing around
Form filler: Michele Fratino
Herbarium Museum of Marche region
The museum was organized by the University of Camerino. It exhibits 280 specimens of plants, flowers and herbs of Marche region.
Piazza dei Conti Oliva, 1, 61026 Piandimeleto Piandimeleto - Provincia di Pesaro Urbino
Tourist experience: The flora of the Marche region in one place
Spoken languages: Italian, English
Opening: From April to September, the museum opens from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 18:00
From October to March, the museum opens by reservation
Booking: From October to March, the museum opens by reservation
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: No problem for people with limited mobility
Tourist contact: Piandimeleto Proloco
Natural heritage: Natural museum
Local contact: Piandimeleto Proloco
Form filler: Gilberto Zangari