Why visit
Why visit Karlovac Star Fortress
Founded in 1579 as a six-pointed Renaissance star to hold back the Ottomans, Karlovac's old town still perfectly preserves that plan — you can trace it from the air. Streets radiate from a central square lined with cafés; the excellent Aquatika freshwater aquarium sits at the confluence of four rivers..
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Estimated visit
Half a day
Best season
Any time
Where
Karlovac, Croatia
Category
Fortress
History
Founded in 1579 as a six-pointed Renaissance star to hold back the Ottomans, Karlovac's old town still perfectly preserves that plan — you can trace it from the air. Streets radiate from a central square lined with cafés; the excellent Aquatika freshwater aquarium sits at the confluence of four rivers.
“Karlovac's founder, Habsburg archduke Karl of Austria, gave his name to both the town and the star-shaped urban plan that still defines it today.”
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