City of Gospić - Patron Saint's Day
Patron Saint's Day in Gospić is celebrated on July 22nd on the feast of St. Mary Magdalene, the patron saint of the city. According to the tradition in Croatia, Patron Saint's Day is celebrated as the day of that city. As part of the celebration, a number of cultural, sports, and musical events are held during June and July. The main celebration is held on Stjepan Radić Square, where one can see the performance of the Majorettes of the City of Gospić, the Wind Orchestra of the City of Gospić, the Historical Unit of the City of Gospić "Lika regiment", the Folklore Ensemble "Dr. Ante Starčević ”. In addition to the entertainment program, there is also a gastronomic offer, and at the very end, fireworks are prepared.
Stjepan Radic Square Gospić - Croatia / Lika-Senj county
Tourist experience: Visitors can enjoy music, performances by majorettes, folk ensemble, wind orchestra, and try various gastronomic specialties.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 1 day
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Tourist Board Gospić
Cultural immaterial heritage: Local traditions or legend, Local events (theatre, music, dance, exhibitions), Folkloristic dances, City of Gospić orchestra, tamburitza ensemble, majorettes etc.
Hidden intangible patrimony: Gastronomy and culinary practices, Local customs
Experiences: Gastronomy, Musical events
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver
City of Gospić - Public Open University Ante Starčević
Public Open University Ante Starčević (POU) was founded in 1960 as University Rade Končar. It represents a cultural, educational, informational, and service institution founded by the City of Gospić. The main activity is nurturing, developing, and promoting all forms of cultural and artistic creation in Gospić. As a part of the institution, there are the city's majorettes, wind orchestra, folklore ensemble, as well as the historical unit of the City of Gospić called "Lika regiment". One can attend different educational and cultural workshops there, watch a movie at the cinema "Korzo" or see a play by famous Croatian theatre troops, as well as the local amateur theatre that is part of POU.
Franjo Tuđman Street , no 5 Gospić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj county
Tourist experience: In Public Open University Ante Starčević, visitors can see a variety of exhibitions, new movies at the cinema, watch theatre shows, participate in workshops- etc.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: A few hours, depending on the event.
Booking: Booking required
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Public Open University Ante Starčević
Cultural immaterial heritage: Local traditions or legend, Handicrafts (such as embroidery, carving), Local events (theatre, music, dance, exhibitions), Folkloristic dances, City of Gospić orchestra, tamburitza ensemble, majorettes etc.
Experiences: Watching movies, playing instruments, participating in workshops
Form filler: Tamara Božić Smojver