Municipality of Perušić - Church of the Exaltation of the Saint Cross
This rich Medieval Gothic church with 9 altars was built in 13th/14th century. Interestingly, it was converted into a mosque during the Ottoman reign in Perušić. After the Ottomans, it was reassigned into a catholic church. There is the inscription above the entrance - “In hoc signo vinces” (eng. In this sign you will conquer), which many interpret as a victory of the cross over the crescent moon, i.e. of Christianity over Islam. The stone wall around the church yard hides graves (necropolis) with skeletons whose origin is still unexplored.
Perušić - Croatia/ Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: Religious tourism; historical itinerary - the visitors can see the 42-meter-long single-nave church, where one can find 28 interior elements on the list of moveable cultural monuments.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 2 hours
Opening: During the mass or by contacting the local priest.
Booking: No booking requiered
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Accessible to everyone
Tourist contact: Parish St. Cross
Cultural material heritage: Religious building, Church
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary
Form filler: Anita Ladišić
Municipality of Perušić - Old Town Perušić / Turkish Tower / Gradina
Old Town Perušić / Turkish Tower / Gradina are names used by the locals to refer to the remains of an old fortress placed near the city centre of Perušić. The fortress was built by the noble family Perušić, after whom Perušić got its name. It was also a defence fort during the Ottoman Empire.
Perušić - Croatia / Lika-Senj County
Tourist experience: By visiting the Turkish tower, one can see the most famous historical building in Perušić and learn more about local history.
Spoken languages: English, Croatian
Experience duration: 2 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: Perušić Tourist Board
Cultural material heritage: Historical palace/castle
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary
Hidden intangible patrimony: Building practices
Form filler: Anita Ladišić