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