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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
Local popolarity: 8
Destination influence: 6
Tourist contact: Public Open University Ante Starčević
Categories
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
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