Gračanica castle tower dates probably from the 14th century.  The curtain wall partially remains.

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Baćin Dol, Croatia
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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Croatia

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mirta došlić makovičić (2 years ago)
#HPDStrmac # noćnik # Gračanica
Ivan Bitunjac (2 years ago)
It's a lovely hike through woods. Some parts of the path are very steep, but even if you're not in a particularly good shape (like yours truly) it's more than manageable. We left the car in the village, in front of the church, and it took us about an hour to reach the ruins on foot. The first part of the path is really lovely, it's mostly in the shade and offers views of lovely fields. The part that goes up through the wood is also very lovely, it's very peaceful and quiet.
Dragan Maloševac (2 years ago)
Quite a well-preserved building. Solidly marked access hiking trail, perhaps a little neglected.
bernardica sapic (4 years ago)
Wonderful and worth a visit After thirty minutes of easy walking along the hill with a well-marked hiking trail, there is a reward in the form of a long forgotten tower that is so close to Nova Gradiška and so unknown and forgotten.
bernardica sapic (4 years ago)
Wonderful and worth a visit After thirty minutes of easy walking along the hill with a well-marked hiking trail, there is a reward in the form of a long forgotten tower that is so close to Nova Gradiška and so unknown and forgotten.
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