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This leafy river town 54km (32 miles) and less than an hour from Zagreb has all the right elements to stand out as a model of baroque architecture and clever city planning. However, war and neglect have left their marks, and many of Karlovac's treasures are crumbling and in deplorable condition. The city of Karlovac was established by the Austro-Hungarians in 1579 as a military installation to defend against the encroaching Turks, and because of its strategic position between the Kupa and the Korana rivers and its proximity to the Mreznica and Dobra rivers, Karlovac has been on the front line of battles spanning 4 centuries.
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AttractionsCity Museum (Gradski Muzej)
Trg Strossmayerov 7
Karlovac, Croatia Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Currently located on Trg Strossmayer, with some exhibits installed in Dubovac Castle, the museum... Read More Dubovac Castle
2km (1 1/4 miles) west of the town center
Karlovac, Croatia Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Originally built in the 13th century, the present castle underwent several redesigns at the... Read More Holy Trinity Church & the Franciscan Monastery
Trg Bana Jelacica 7
Karlovac, Croatia Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Holy Trinity Church and its attached Franciscan monastery are undergoing renovation, but it is... Read More AirportsMajor Airports near Karlovac
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