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City of Gospić - Kolakovac park
Kolakovac park is located in the center of Gospic. There is a fountain built of natural speleothems from the cave Samograd. During the winter months, Christmas Advent is held in the park.
Senjskih žrtava street, 2 Gospić - Croatia / Lika-Senj county
Tourist experience: Tourists can either rest on one of the benches in Kolakovac to take a break from sightseeing or stroll around the park. The best time to visit is during the Advent as Christmas market and other interesting activities are taking place there.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: A few hours
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Tourist Board Gospić
Natural heritage: Parks, Naturalistic itineraries
Experiences: Walking, Picnic
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
Municipality of Lovinac - Village Vranik
Vranik is a village in the Municipality of Lovinac. According to the last list of population, it has only 7 inhabitants. It was formed on the edge of a valley below a fortified town whose remains can still be seen on Gradina hill. There is Kovačević tower - the old Turkish watchtower that is well preserved but not marked and not easily accessible. It is worth to see it as cultural heritage.
There is also a Chapel of Saint Frances (Kapelica svetog Frane).
Vranik Lovinac - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Vranik is the most picturesque village in Lovinac area with beautiful nature, especially in spring. Interesting to see is a Chapel of Saint Frances (Kapelica svetog Frane) and Kovačević tower.
It is best to visit Vranik during the manifestation related to St. Francis.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 1 day
Opening: Always available
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Lovinac Tourism Forum
Cultural material heritage: Historical monument, Church
Cultural immaterial heritage: Local events (theatre, music, dance, exhibitions)
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes
Hidden intangible patrimony: Building practices
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
Municipality of Perušić - Cave Park Grabovača
Placed not far from the centre of Perušić, visitors can experience the beauty of the only cave park in Europe called Cave Park Grabovača. There are 29 speleological objects, and the most famous one being Cave Samograd, in which the archaeologists found pottery that is older than Roman times. The cave park offers well-designed educational programmes and facilities (especially for children) and hosts international volunteers in the summer months.
Kaniža bb Perušić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Cave Park Grabovača provides numerous and various facilities for visitors: from educational trails and programmes, hiking and biking trails, sports fields, to major tourist attractions such as cave Samograd and viewpoint Ploče. Advent at Grabovača was highlighted as a favourite event by the majority of the locals. There are also other events happening at the park throughout the year, such as Summer Vibe Festival, International Bat Night, Easter Fair – Zeko Fest, etc.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 1 day
Opening: Mon-Sun 10am-6pm
Booking: For groups larger than 10 people, booking is required
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Cave Samograd is not accessible to people with mobility problems.
Tourist contact: Cave Park Grabovača
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary, Local traditions or legend, Local events (theatre, music, dance, exhibitions), Local markets
Natural heritage: Parks, Naturalistic itineraries, Caves, Flora, Fauna, Hiking trails, Speleological object
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Pathways
Experiences: Handicraft laboratories, Cycling, hiking, trekking, adventure motor, jeep safari, rafting, walking, exploring, Cave exploration, Walking
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
Municipality of Perušić - Kalić Rock
Placed in Kosinj Valley, Kalić Rock is a perfect place for hiking and climbing. There is a well-marked trail that leads to the top of the rock. The view from the top is amazing, especially since one can clearly see the meander of the Lika.
unknown Donji Kosinj - Croatia / Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Adventure tourism, active tourism. For those who love hiking, Kalić Rock is a place to visit in Kosinj Valley, especially because of the breathtaking view from its top.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: Approximately 1 hour to climb to the top
60-120 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, Hills, Flora, Fauna
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Pathways
Experiences: Cycling, hiking, trekking, adventure motor, jeep safari, rafting, walking, exploring, Sport activities
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
Municipality of Perušić - Kaluđerovac
Kaluđerovac is a village located under Metlača Hill, next to the Lika, that is known for its pottery and interesting old rural architecture. During the 19th century, the inhabitants made clay pots which they traded across Lika, Krbava and Dalmatia. Nowadays, the village is almost unpopulated, and no one does pottery anymore.
Kaluđerovac Perušić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: This village is worth seeing because of the autochthonous rural building structure that is present in the historic settlement at the foot of the hill Metlača in the old part of Kaluđerovac. From the village, you can go rafting, kayaking or canoeing on the river Lika all the way to Lake Kruščica.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 2 hours
Opening: Available at any time
Booking: No booking required
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Perušić Tourist Board
Cultural material heritage: Historic house
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary, Handicrafts (such as embroidery, carving), Traditional work
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Rivers, Flora, Fauna
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Water streams, Family photos related to particular events/occasions (e.g. photos of leisure time related to the place, feasts: the images should not have not been used before)
Hidden intangible patrimony: Building practices, Local customs
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
Municipality of Perušić - Kosinj Bridge
Connecting Gornji and Donji Kosinj, Kosinj Bridge is a 70-meter-long stone bridge that crosses the Lika. It was designed in the 19th century by Milivoj Frković and built according to the old Croatian bridge-building technique. The bridge is specific because of its openings in the arches whose function is to relieve the impact of the waves on the bridge, which is important as there are often floods in the area. In 2009, the bridge was acknowledged for its construction uniqueness by the European Council of Civil Engineers.
Kosinj - Croatia / Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Ideal place for nature and/or construction lovers. One can enjoy the view of the magical Kosinj Valley and the River Lika while admiring the interesting bridge construction. The bridge can be crossed also by car, while nearby there is another 'hidden' red bridge for pedestrians.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 1 hour
Opening: Always available
Booking: No booking required
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Perušić Tourist Board
Cultural material heritage: Historical monument
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Rivers
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Water streams
Hidden intangible patrimony: Building practices
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
Municipality of Perušić - Kosinj Valley
The picturesque Kosinj Valley was once the centre of Croatian literacy which is why it has a significant place in Croatian culture and history. Soon after the Gutenberg press was invented, the Frankopans founded the first Croatian printing house in the old settlement of Ribnik, near today’s Kosinjski Bakovac, which was also the first printing house in this part of Europe. In 1483, Missale Romanum Glagolitice was printed, written in Croatian language using the Glagolitic script and it is the first printed Croatian book. Since the place of printing is not written in the book, many researchers suggest that it happened in Kosinj.
Kosinj - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: The Kosinj Valley is usually visited because of its stunning natural sights, for example, those of the Lika River or Lake Kruščica, where one can go fishing, swimming, canoeing, etc. or hike in the nearby mountainous areas. However, the valley has lots to offer to those passionate about cultural heritage and tell a story of a once very significant cultural centre in Croatia.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 1 day, especially during local festivities in summer months
20-40 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Perušić Tourist Board
Cultural material heritage: Historical centre
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries, Lakes, Mountains, Rivers, Flora, Fauna
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes, Water streams, Pathways
Hidden intangible patrimony: Community tales
Experiences: Cycling, hiking, trekking, adventure motor, jeep safari, rafting, walking, exploring, Road trip, Fishing, Swimming
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
Scalinate (Staircases)
Taken into account the way in which the various hamlets of the municipality are located, in many cases the different areas are reachable through long and panoramic staicases. For example there are staircases starting from Borgo S. Antonio and reaching the Parish Church, or ging to Palazzo Calice Valesio, Castoia and Villamezzo. Staircases could be an important asset in terms of tourist development and thus it would be wise to maintain and valorize them.
Considerata la morfologia del capoluogo e delle sue frazioni più vicine (le ville), varie aree dell’abitato sono accessibili tramite scalinate, lunghe e panoramiche. Ad esempio, le scalinate che salgono verso la chiesa parrocchiale da borgo s.Antonio, verso Palazzo Calice Valesio, verso Castoia. Senza dimenticare le scale interne al borgo di Villamezzo.
Esse rappresentano un patrimonio interessante in un contesto di sviluppo turistico: meriterebbero quindi di essere manutenute e valorizzate attraverso suggerimenti di itinerario.
Paularo - Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italia
Tourist experience: Staircases could become low-altitude itineraries, connecting the hamlets of the municipality and allowing for the development of circuits, also for older people.
Le scalinate potrebbero rientrare in percorsi/itinerari di bassa quota, permettendo di congiungere le varie frazioni e creando diversivi per offrire passeggiate ad anello.
Potrebbero anche essere proposte ad un turismo della terza età come passeggiate “salva-cuore”.
Spoken languages: Italian
Experience duration: Depends on the itinerary
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Limited accessibility for those with mobility issues.
Trattandosi di scale, l’accessibilità è limitata per persone con difficoltà nella mobilità o che utilizzano ausili per camminare.
Tourist contact: Sara Del Negro
Cultural material heritage: Relevant road or piazza, Stairway
Local contact: Sara Del Negro
Stavoli di Orias (Orias Stables)
Rural hamlet with 12 stone and wood buildings (roof made with ceramic tiles) used for temporary stays of both people and animals during the alpine pasture period. These buildings have been carefully refurbished and are in a very scenic position: they can be reached both on foot (difference in altitude 400m, lenght 6,8 km) and by car (the road is steep and narrow).
Borgo rurale, composto da 12 edifici in pietra e legno con coperture con planelas di cotto, adibiti ad abitazione temporanee di mezza costa adibiti per la sosta temporanea del bestiame durate il transito verso l'alpeggio e per prolungare i tempi dell'alpeggio nella stagione decrescente. Sono edifici accuratamente restaurati posti in posizione panoramica. Sono raggiungibili tramite strada asfaltata da Osais (strada molto stretta con accentuata pendenza) o tramite un percorso a piedi su strada sterrata da Pieria, con dislivello di 400 mt (da quota 680 mt. a 1150 mt. s.l.m.), di 6,8 km (dati tratti da Cartina Tabacco).
Località Orias - Italia/Friuli Venezia Giulia
Tourist experience: Hike and visit to the hamlet (on one's own).
Escursione naturalistica e visita al borgo rurale in autonomia.
Spoken languages: Italian
Experience duration: Half a day
Mezza giornata
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: NO limitations since it is possible to get there by car. The road is however steep and narrow so it would be best if the driver is experienced. The hike is suitable also for families.
Il percorso in auto richiede pratica di guida in area montana (strada stretta, in pendenza e a curve); percorso a piedi su ampia strada sterrata che richiede buona mobilità fisica, percorso con dislivello di 400 mt, adatto a famiglie che abbiano minima esperienza escursionistica.
Tourist contact: Ufficio turistico Ufficio turistico
Cultural material heritage: Borgo rurale
Hidden intangible patrimony: Building practices, conoscenze relative all' economia rurale in ambito montano
Local contact: Federica D'Orazio
Chiesa di San Leonardo
The church was built on a little pre-exesting church that was constructed between 1880 and 1883 thanks to a bequest of Giovanni Mecchia and also the work of various Rive d’Arcano’s citizens who contributed to the construction. From the previous building two wooden statues from the altar of San Giuseppe were conserved, the frescoes of the central nave and the chore were executed in the 1925 by Ugo Brollo. In the 1932 was completed the monumental staircase.
Via della fontana 8 Rive d'Arcano - Friuli Venezia Giulia
Tourist experience: Visiting the interior of the church. take a walk in the surroundings of the building.
Spoken languages: Italian
Experience duration: 1 hour
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Cultural material heritage: Religious building, Church
Cultural immaterial heritage: Religious cult
Natural heritage: Naturalistic itineraries
Hidden tangible patrimony: Landscapes
Hidden intangible patrimony: Building practices, Local customs
Experiences: Showing around