Tourist guide - Karlovac, Croatia

Star is the name for the oldest part of the town of Karlovac, built in the 16th century. It is characterized by a six-pointed shape - the shape of a renaissance star. It is bounded by defensive barrows and earth embankments, surrounded on the outside by an avenue of wild chestnut trees. Inside the star is the main square, Josip Jelačić square, in the center of which is well. The Holy Trinity Catholic Church and St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, each on one side of the square, hide the historical and spiritual values of the city. The star is full of parks and greenery. At the time of construction, the star played a defensive war role against Turkish invasions. Today it represents the cultural and...

Star is the name for the oldest part of the town of Karlovac, built in the 16th century. It is characterized by a six-pointed shape - the shape of a renaissance star. It is bounded by defensive barrows and earth embankments, surrounded on the outside by an avenue of wild chestnut trees. Inside the star is the main square, Josip Jelačić square, in the center of which is well. The Holy Trinity Catholic Church and St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, each on one side of the square, hide the historical and spiritual values of the city. The star is full of parks and greenery. At the time of construction, the star played a defensive war role against Turkish invasions. Today it represents the cultural and historical landmark of the town of Karlovac.

The old town of Dubovac is located only 2 kilometers from the center of Karlovac. Construction is believed to have begun in the late 12th or early 13th century. It is first mentioned in historical church records in 1339 when the settlement received its first pastor. It is a city that was not conquered by the Turks. Often it changed owners, nowadays it is owned by the city of Karlovac. Inside the tower is a permanent exhibition of the City Museum, and at the top, there is a lookout that offers an exceptional view of the town of Karlovac, Žumberak and Medvednica on one side, and on the other the mountains of Gorski Kotar. Musical and stage events are performed in the atrium of the old town dur...

The old town of Dubovac is located only 2 kilometers from the center of Karlovac. Construction is believed to have begun in the late 12th or early 13th century. It is first mentioned in historical church records in 1339 when the settlement received its first pastor. It is a city that was not conquered by the Turks. Often it changed owners, nowadays it is owned by the city of Karlovac. Inside the tower is a permanent exhibition of the City Museum, and at the top, there is a lookout that offers an exceptional view of the town of Karlovac, Žumberak and Medvednica on one side, and on the other the mountains of Gorski Kotar. Musical and stage events are performed in the atrium of the old town during the summer months. Inside the walls is a Kastel bistro with an outdoor terrace in the atrium.

Contact information

Zagrad-Gaj ul. 5

+38547615980

https://visitkarlovac.hr/stari-grad-dubovac