Guidebook for Obrovac
Parks & Nature
Roški slap in National Park Krka is also called the 'vast waterfall', and is made up of a 22.5 m high main waterfall and countless backwaters, cascades and travertine islands.
Krka National Park lies within Šibenik-Knin County, and covers a total area of 109 km² of the loveliest sections of the Krka River, and the lower course of the Čikola River.
The national park is a vast and primarily unaltered area of exceptional natural value, including one or more preserved or insignificantly altered ecosystems. The purpose of the park is primarily to serve science, culture, education and recreation, while tourism activities have also been introduced for its visitors.
Including the submerged part of the river at the mouth, the Krka River is 72.5 km long, making it the 22nd longest river in Croatia. It springs in the foothills of the Dinara mountain range, 2.5 km northeast of Knin. With its seven waterfalls and a total drop in altitude of 242 m, the Krka is a natural and karst phenomenon. The travertine waterfalls of the Krka River are the fundamental phenomenon of this river.
64 locals raden deze aan
Roški Slap
Šetnica Roški Slap - VisovacRoški slap in National Park Krka is also called the 'vast waterfall', and is made up of a 22.5 m high main waterfall and countless backwaters, cascades and travertine islands.
Krka National Park lies within Šibenik-Knin County, and covers a total area of 109 km² of the loveliest sections of the Krka River, and the lower course of the Čikola River.
The national park is a vast and primarily unaltered area of exceptional natural value, including one or more preserved or insignificantly altered ecosystems. The purpose of the park is primarily to serve science, culture, education and recreation, while tourism activities have also been introduced for its visitors.
Including the submerged part of the river at the mouth, the Krka River is 72.5 km long, making it the 22nd longest river in Croatia. It springs in the foothills of the Dinara mountain range, 2.5 km northeast of Knin. With its seven waterfalls and a total drop in altitude of 242 m, the Krka is a natural and karst phenomenon. The travertine waterfalls of the Krka River are the fundamental phenomenon of this river.
The ticket is a contribution to continued protection and maintenance of the Park. It is a one-day ticket, yet if you decide to extend your stay, your tickets may be renewed at the hotel reception. The price includes electric boat rides on Lake Kozjak and panoramic train rides, visitor insurance and VAT. The tickets need not be booked in advance for single visitors. Booking is recommended for groups.
Children below 7 years of age FREE
* AT LEAST 15 persons per group
** in this period panoramic trains and electric boats do not operate – tours are possible on foot. Daily information on possible tours depending on the weather is available at the Park Entrances
*** Student ticket are issued only upon presenting of a valid student ID card, confirming the student status and identity.
******************************************************
For additional information and questions feel free to contact by e-mail at info@np-plitvicka-jezera.hr or by phone on 00 385 53 751 014 or 00 385 53 751 015.
1554 locals raden deze aan
Nationaal Park Plitvicemeren
The ticket is a contribution to continued protection and maintenance of the Park. It is a one-day ticket, yet if you decide to extend your stay, your tickets may be renewed at the hotel reception. The price includes electric boat rides on Lake Kozjak and panoramic train rides, visitor insurance and VAT. The tickets need not be booked in advance for single visitors. Booking is recommended for groups.
Children below 7 years of age FREE
* AT LEAST 15 persons per group
** in this period panoramic trains and electric boats do not operate – tours are possible on foot. Daily information on possible tours depending on the weather is available at the Park Entrances
*** Student ticket are issued only upon presenting of a valid student ID card, confirming the student status and identity.
******************************************************
For additional information and questions feel free to contact by e-mail at info@np-plitvicka-jezera.hr or by phone on 00 385 53 751 014 or 00 385 53 751 015.
The Kornati National Park is often mentioned as "nautical paradise" in tourist publications. And really, in "slalom" sailing through the 89 unforgettable islands, islets and reefs in the Kornati National Park, you will test all of your nautical skills, particularly if the weather puts in some effort... You'll need a valid ticket to sail through the National Park.
940 locals raden deze aan
Kornati
2 Ul. ButinaThe Kornati National Park is often mentioned as "nautical paradise" in tourist publications. And really, in "slalom" sailing through the 89 unforgettable islands, islets and reefs in the Kornati National Park, you will test all of your nautical skills, particularly if the weather puts in some effort... You'll need a valid ticket to sail through the National Park.
The biggest freshwater lake in Croatia with an ornithological reserve where 110 bird species nest and are visited by 230 more species.
The nature park covers the biggest freshwater lake in Croatia with an ornithological reserve where 110 bird species nest and are visited by 230 more species.
The shores of the lake have marked dwellings since prehistory to the mysterious ruins of the Templar town or Mašković han, the most westernly building from the period of the Ottoman Empire.Remains of templar town and Maškovića han on Vrana.
In the proximity of Lake Vrana are the remains of the medieval town of Vrana.
Vrana was once owned by the Templers of the 12th century with mystical stories of hidden treasures that are present still today. The newly rebuit most western Otoman monument in Europe – Maškovića han is a a caravanserai , an Otoman In just besides Lake Vrana. On the opposite sidelay remains of the medieval town of Vrana mentioned already in the 9th century. Vrana was the first Vatican embassy at those times, and the political potentates, Vrana priors, often determined the destiny of kings. A local boy, Jusuf Mašković, rose to the position of admiral – commander of the Turkish empire fleet and in his birthplace he built a han.
12 locals raden deze aan
Lake Vrana (Dalmatia)
The biggest freshwater lake in Croatia with an ornithological reserve where 110 bird species nest and are visited by 230 more species.
The nature park covers the biggest freshwater lake in Croatia with an ornithological reserve where 110 bird species nest and are visited by 230 more species.
The shores of the lake have marked dwellings since prehistory to the mysterious ruins of the Templar town or Mašković han, the most westernly building from the period of the Ottoman Empire.Remains of templar town and Maškovića han on Vrana.
In the proximity of Lake Vrana are the remains of the medieval town of Vrana.
Vrana was once owned by the Templers of the 12th century with mystical stories of hidden treasures that are present still today. The newly rebuit most western Otoman monument in Europe – Maškovića han is a a caravanserai , an Otoman In just besides Lake Vrana. On the opposite sidelay remains of the medieval town of Vrana mentioned already in the 9th century. Vrana was the first Vatican embassy at those times, and the political potentates, Vrana priors, often determined the destiny of kings. A local boy, Jusuf Mašković, rose to the position of admiral – commander of the Turkish empire fleet and in his birthplace he built a han.
Velebit Nature Park
Registered in the UNESCO List of Protected Biosphere Reserves – it is situated in more than one county. Zadar County boasts of Tulove grede from which the coast of Italy can be seen on a clear day, the beauty of the karst River Zrmanja which is a rafting paradise, and the underground enchantment of Cerovačke Caves.
30 locals raden deze aan
PARK PRIRODE VELEBIT
Velebit Nature Park
Registered in the UNESCO List of Protected Biosphere Reserves – it is situated in more than one county. Zadar County boasts of Tulove grede from which the coast of Italy can be seen on a clear day, the beauty of the karst River Zrmanja which is a rafting paradise, and the underground enchantment of Cerovačke Caves.
Arts & Culture
Obrovac is situated on the river Zrmanja, 12 km from its mouth in Novigrad sea.
Developed at the crossroads of Zadar, Sibenik and Knin, beneath towering crossing Little and Alan Prezida leading from Lika in Dalmatia. His meaning traffic is significantly decreased by building highways King Tomislav, Zagreb - Split highway.
Obrovac belongs Bukovica karst area, so the lack of major agricultural area was focused mainly on animal husbandry. The only exception is Žegarski field, located east of the town
Above the town are the ruins of a fortified city. Zrmanja is a real rocky canyon whose beauty is breathtaking. Together with its tributary Krupa attracts many tourists, and lately lovers of rafting, kayaking and canueinga. Near the place and monastery Krupa was a valuable collection of icons.
Local History Museum Obrovac
It cherishes the rich cultural and historical heritage, which is shown through the etnographic exhibition and the permanent exhibition.
9 locals raden deze aan
Obrovac
Obrovac is situated on the river Zrmanja, 12 km from its mouth in Novigrad sea.
Developed at the crossroads of Zadar, Sibenik and Knin, beneath towering crossing Little and Alan Prezida leading from Lika in Dalmatia. His meaning traffic is significantly decreased by building highways King Tomislav, Zagreb - Split highway.
Obrovac belongs Bukovica karst area, so the lack of major agricultural area was focused mainly on animal husbandry. The only exception is Žegarski field, located east of the town
Above the town are the ruins of a fortified city. Zrmanja is a real rocky canyon whose beauty is breathtaking. Together with its tributary Krupa attracts many tourists, and lately lovers of rafting, kayaking and canueinga. Near the place and monastery Krupa was a valuable collection of icons.
Local History Museum Obrovac
It cherishes the rich cultural and historical heritage, which is shown through the etnographic exhibition and the permanent exhibition.
Getting Around
The Franciscan Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary
It was reared on the ruins of the Benedictine abbey, that was built in the 9th century. In the time of the Turkish wars it was devastated, and in the 18th century renovated. During the Croatian War for Independence it was damaged again.
The monastery was built in gothic style, which could be seen on the shape of the church and bell-tower windows. In the 18th century instead of those windows semi-circular baroque windows were opened.
6 locals raden deze aan
Donji Karin
The Franciscan Monastery of the Blessed Virgin Mary
It was reared on the ruins of the Benedictine abbey, that was built in the 9th century. In the time of the Turkish wars it was devastated, and in the 18th century renovated. During the Croatian War for Independence it was damaged again.
The monastery was built in gothic style, which could be seen on the shape of the church and bell-tower windows. In the 18th century instead of those windows semi-circular baroque windows were opened.
The Krupa monastery
Krupa Monastery is perched near the source of the Krupa River under Mount Velebit, in an enchanting water valley. It was built in 1317 and according to tradition its foundations were built by the monks from present monastery of today’s Bosanka Krupa. For the first time from its foundation, it was renewed during the rule of the Serbian Emperor Dušan , in 1345. It was destroyed many times but always renewed preserving valuable testimonies of time. The frescos in the monastery were painted by monk Georgije Mitrofanović, who painted the Hilandar dining room on Holy Mount Atos in Greece. Icons of the Italian – Cretan School are preserved in Krupa work of Jovan Apaka, and the monastery archives preserve 22 Turkish edicts.
The small Krupa River flows into the Zrmanja River and regardless of its short river flow, it creates 19 falls, and the most beautiful one is Deveterac (the ninth), according to nine travertine cascades that end with a 13-metre-high fall.
9 locals raden deze aan
Krupa
The Krupa monastery
Krupa Monastery is perched near the source of the Krupa River under Mount Velebit, in an enchanting water valley. It was built in 1317 and according to tradition its foundations were built by the monks from present monastery of today’s Bosanka Krupa. For the first time from its foundation, it was renewed during the rule of the Serbian Emperor Dušan , in 1345. It was destroyed many times but always renewed preserving valuable testimonies of time. The frescos in the monastery were painted by monk Georgije Mitrofanović, who painted the Hilandar dining room on Holy Mount Atos in Greece. Icons of the Italian – Cretan School are preserved in Krupa work of Jovan Apaka, and the monastery archives preserve 22 Turkish edicts.
The small Krupa River flows into the Zrmanja River and regardless of its short river flow, it creates 19 falls, and the most beautiful one is Deveterac (the ninth), according to nine travertine cascades that end with a 13-metre-high fall.
Rural ranch “Mićanovi dvori”
Address: Drage bb-Kruševo, 23450 Obrovac
Contact: +385(0)23 689 920
9 locals raden deze aan
Micanovi Dvori - Camping Village Zrmanja
Rural ranch “Mićanovi dvori”
Address: Drage bb-Kruševo, 23450 Obrovac
Contact: +385(0)23 689 920
The Church of St. Kuzma and Damian in Ribnica was built in the 14th century. It was renovated in 1681. It has a semi-circular apse and distaff of a bell, and around the old cemetery.
Saint Kuzma and Damian
The Church of St. Kuzma and Damian in Ribnica was built in the 14th century. It was renovated in 1681. It has a semi-circular apse and distaff of a bell, and around the old cemetery.
Starigrad is also called Starigrad Paklenica for it is located in front of the present Paklenica National Park, extending over 20 kilometres of coastline from which emerges the highest Croatian mountain range, the Velebit range giving it fairytale scenery.
The locality and national park are the leaders and initiators of active and adventure tourism in Croatia ranging from trekking and mountaineering to alpinism with a series of world famous competitions. Many of our conquerors of world peaks practiced here, on the Velebit, next to a crystal clear sea. Its incredible landscape testifies hundreds of years old traces of mankind. It still hosts remains of the Roman Empire, its world unique “mirila” (resting places) mills, and nowdays rural tourist estates, jeep safari tours, gatherings of Karl May and the serial Winnetou fans… Velebit overlooking Starigrad is the habitat of hundreds of plant and animal species of which many are endemic and protected, karst phenomena, caving miracles and registered in the UNESCO Network of World Biosphere Reserve.
Apartman Kunc, Starigrad Paklenica
Starigrad is also called Starigrad Paklenica for it is located in front of the present Paklenica National Park, extending over 20 kilometres of coastline from which emerges the highest Croatian mountain range, the Velebit range giving it fairytale scenery.
The locality and national park are the leaders and initiators of active and adventure tourism in Croatia ranging from trekking and mountaineering to alpinism with a series of world famous competitions. Many of our conquerors of world peaks practiced here, on the Velebit, next to a crystal clear sea. Its incredible landscape testifies hundreds of years old traces of mankind. It still hosts remains of the Roman Empire, its world unique “mirila” (resting places) mills, and nowdays rural tourist estates, jeep safari tours, gatherings of Karl May and the serial Winnetou fans… Velebit overlooking Starigrad is the habitat of hundreds of plant and animal species of which many are endemic and protected, karst phenomena, caving miracles and registered in the UNESCO Network of World Biosphere Reserve.
Food Scene
Restaurant "Duje" offers daily fresh fish specialties, a large selection of meat dishes from the grill as well as various types of pasta and different kinds of cakes and desserts.
Apartments - Restaurant Duje
Restaurant "Duje" offers daily fresh fish specialties, a large selection of meat dishes from the grill as well as various types of pasta and different kinds of cakes and desserts.
Buffet Kalada is the restaurant in the fishing village of Ribnica. All the dishes thay prepare canalize with great love, and because of that guests always leave happy and smiling.
Buffet Pizzeria Kalada
Buffet Kalada is the restaurant in the fishing village of Ribnica. All the dishes thay prepare canalize with great love, and because of that guests always leave happy and smiling.
Drinks & Nightlife
Boasting an historic old town of Roman ruins, medieval churches, cosmopolitan cafes and quality museums set on a small peninsula, Zadar is an intriguing city. It’s not too crowded, it’s not overrun with tourists and its two unique attractions – the sound-and-light spectacle of the Sea Organ and the Sun Salutation – need to be seen and heard to be believed.
While it’s not a picture-postcard kind of place, the mix of ancient relics, Habsburg elegance, coastal setting and unsightly tower blocks is what gives Zadar so much character. It's no Dubrovnik, but it's not a museum town either – this is a living, vibrant city, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
776 locals raden deze aan
Zadar
Boasting an historic old town of Roman ruins, medieval churches, cosmopolitan cafes and quality museums set on a small peninsula, Zadar is an intriguing city. It’s not too crowded, it’s not overrun with tourists and its two unique attractions – the sound-and-light spectacle of the Sea Organ and the Sun Salutation – need to be seen and heard to be believed.
While it’s not a picture-postcard kind of place, the mix of ancient relics, Habsburg elegance, coastal setting and unsightly tower blocks is what gives Zadar so much character. It's no Dubrovnik, but it's not a museum town either – this is a living, vibrant city, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.
Sightseeing
The construction of the Knin fortress started in the 9th century, in the period of forming the Early Croatian Republic. Some Croatian kings had their occasional capital city in Knin, while the king Dmitar Zvonimir had the permanent one here. The fortress consists of five parts connected in-between: Donji Grad (Lower Town), Srednji Grad (Middle Town), Gornji Grad (Upper Town) or Kaštel Knin, Kaštel lab or Bandijera, and Južni Grad (South Town) or station Belveder.
The fortress is located 345 m above sea level and about 100 m above the Town of Knin, it is 470 m long, and on its highest part it is 110 m wide. The defensive walls, about 2 km long, enclosing the fortress from all the sides, are high even up to 20 m at several places.
The Knin fortress is one of the greatest Croatian fortification monuments and it is the second largest military fortification in the whole Europe, extremely indented and preserved in all its parts. It is a living monument of culture that includes a museum, exhibition galleries and a restaurant, so it surely represents the main brand in the field of the cultural tourism in the area of the Town of Knin.
The Town Museum of Knin takes care of the Fortress that displays also the archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions. The Knin fortress is open in the period from March 16th to October 31st, every day from 7 am to 7 pm. The working hours out of season are from 7 am to 3 pm. Entrance ticket costs 20,00 kn per person (for organized visits the entrance ticket costs 10,00 kn per person).
33 locals raden deze aan
Vesting
The construction of the Knin fortress started in the 9th century, in the period of forming the Early Croatian Republic. Some Croatian kings had their occasional capital city in Knin, while the king Dmitar Zvonimir had the permanent one here. The fortress consists of five parts connected in-between: Donji Grad (Lower Town), Srednji Grad (Middle Town), Gornji Grad (Upper Town) or Kaštel Knin, Kaštel lab or Bandijera, and Južni Grad (South Town) or station Belveder.
The fortress is located 345 m above sea level and about 100 m above the Town of Knin, it is 470 m long, and on its highest part it is 110 m wide. The defensive walls, about 2 km long, enclosing the fortress from all the sides, are high even up to 20 m at several places.
The Knin fortress is one of the greatest Croatian fortification monuments and it is the second largest military fortification in the whole Europe, extremely indented and preserved in all its parts. It is a living monument of culture that includes a museum, exhibition galleries and a restaurant, so it surely represents the main brand in the field of the cultural tourism in the area of the Town of Knin.
The Town Museum of Knin takes care of the Fortress that displays also the archaeological and ethnographic exhibitions. The Knin fortress is open in the period from March 16th to October 31st, every day from 7 am to 7 pm. The working hours out of season are from 7 am to 3 pm. Entrance ticket costs 20,00 kn per person (for organized visits the entrance ticket costs 10,00 kn per person).
Church of the Holy Cross in Nin
The smallest cathedral in the world
Unchanged since the 9th century and the time of the early Croatian medieval state, it was named the smallest cathedral in the world by the known English architect, Thomas Jackson (according to whose plans the steeple of the Cathedral of St. Anastasia in Zadar was completed in the 19th century). It dominates the area in restrained beauty and can be visited in only 38 steps. It is now part of the coat-of-arms and flag of Zadar County. On the first day of summer (solstice), a Festival of Sun and Light takes place in it penetrating into the secret knowledge of its ancient builders.
321 locals raden deze aan
Nin
Church of the Holy Cross in Nin
The smallest cathedral in the world
Unchanged since the 9th century and the time of the early Croatian medieval state, it was named the smallest cathedral in the world by the known English architect, Thomas Jackson (according to whose plans the steeple of the Cathedral of St. Anastasia in Zadar was completed in the 19th century). It dominates the area in restrained beauty and can be visited in only 38 steps. It is now part of the coat-of-arms and flag of Zadar County. On the first day of summer (solstice), a Festival of Sun and Light takes place in it penetrating into the secret knowledge of its ancient builders.
Church of St. Donatus - The symbol of the city of Zadar.
Originally dedicated to the Holy Trinity, in the 15th century it was named after Bishop Donatus from Zadar who had started the building of the church. Its unusual cylindrical shape with double interior space expresses its uniqueness and it is connected in shape to the baptistery of Charles the Great or the Church of St. Vitale in Ravenna. It is the pride and symbol of Zadar holding the remains of the Roman Forum in its foundations and grandiose considering the time it was built. Today it is the stage of Musical Evenings in St. Donatus due to its extraordinary acoustic characteristics, but sacred Mass has not been served in it for a long time.
596 locals raden deze aan
Kerk van St. Donatus
Grgura MrganićaChurch of St. Donatus - The symbol of the city of Zadar.
Originally dedicated to the Holy Trinity, in the 15th century it was named after Bishop Donatus from Zadar who had started the building of the church. Its unusual cylindrical shape with double interior space expresses its uniqueness and it is connected in shape to the baptistery of Charles the Great or the Church of St. Vitale in Ravenna. It is the pride and symbol of Zadar holding the remains of the Roman Forum in its foundations and grandiose considering the time it was built. Today it is the stage of Musical Evenings in St. Donatus due to its extraordinary acoustic characteristics, but sacred Mass has not been served in it for a long time.
Entertainment & Activities
The tour of the Zrmanja starts from Obrovac, where the river continues to flow through the canyon filled with greenery and vegetation characteristic of karstic terrain. Before beginning your tour in Obrovac, make sure to visit the Benedictine monaster and the chapel of St. Nicholas, which testify to the Zrmanja's importance as a waterway throughout history.
As the river continues further on through the ever deeper and ever wider canyon, the vegetation becomes sparser and the canyon is taken over by seemingly cruel and steep rocks, interrupted by cliffs of layered limestone that, as guardians of the ages, are said to protect the canyon from unwanted visitors. According to the legend, these guardians could only down into the canyon if they could find the “portal” of Prince Mark.
In this vastness of rock and water, only a keen eye will notice a lonely cliff with a small stone building, the so-called „Pržunac“. According to historical findings, this was the last dungeon of the imprisoned Croatian queen Jelena, which confirms the historic importance of the River Zrmanja and its canyon in the history of the land.
At the very end of the canyon, as the Zrmanja flows into the sea, the canyon is embraced on both sides by impressive cliffs, where inside just a few hundred meters space cohabit the griffon vultures and the Odysseus’ Cave as well as the remnants of an ancient settlement, locally called “the ancient Šibenik”.
Thus, with a huge historical heritage and unique beauty, the river quietly and discretely flows into the Novigrad Sea through its several-hundred-meter-wide delta.
29 locals raden deze aan
Zrmanj Boat Excursions
The tour of the Zrmanja starts from Obrovac, where the river continues to flow through the canyon filled with greenery and vegetation characteristic of karstic terrain. Before beginning your tour in Obrovac, make sure to visit the Benedictine monaster and the chapel of St. Nicholas, which testify to the Zrmanja's importance as a waterway throughout history.
As the river continues further on through the ever deeper and ever wider canyon, the vegetation becomes sparser and the canyon is taken over by seemingly cruel and steep rocks, interrupted by cliffs of layered limestone that, as guardians of the ages, are said to protect the canyon from unwanted visitors. According to the legend, these guardians could only down into the canyon if they could find the “portal” of Prince Mark.
In this vastness of rock and water, only a keen eye will notice a lonely cliff with a small stone building, the so-called „Pržunac“. According to historical findings, this was the last dungeon of the imprisoned Croatian queen Jelena, which confirms the historic importance of the River Zrmanja and its canyon in the history of the land.
At the very end of the canyon, as the Zrmanja flows into the sea, the canyon is embraced on both sides by impressive cliffs, where inside just a few hundred meters space cohabit the griffon vultures and the Odysseus’ Cave as well as the remnants of an ancient settlement, locally called “the ancient Šibenik”.
Thus, with a huge historical heritage and unique beauty, the river quietly and discretely flows into the Novigrad Sea through its several-hundred-meter-wide delta.