Garic

Šimljanik, Croatia

One of the oldest medieval Croatian fortified cities in north of Croatia is Garic, in the middle of Moslavacka hill, and was founded by Stjepan Subic in 1256. In 1295 order of Paulines made a monastery. In 1544 forces of Ottoman Empire took Garic City and riuned it with monastery and small church. Since then, ruines are preserved and became favorite excursion site.

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Address

Garić grad, Šimljanik, Croatia

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Details

Founded: 1256
Category: Historic city squares, old towns and villages in Croatia

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Monument to the Revolution of the People of Moslavina (2 km)

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Sisak Fortress (33,9 km)
Stone Flower (41,2 km)
Franciscan Monastery & Church of St. John the Baptist (28,8 km)
Canjevo (61,4 km)
Stara Gradiska Concentration Camp (41,4 km)
Kostajnica Fortress (48,4 km)
Co-Cathedral of the Holy Cross (46,8 km)
Zrin Castle (56,9 km)

User Reviews

Ivan Bitunjac (2 years ago)
A short (but rather exhausting) walk uphill from the parking lot. But it's worth it. The tower has been renovated. The walls are in ruins, but still pretty cool. The road is paved and you can reach the site with a vehicle. There is a small parking lot up there. But beware, the road is pretty narrow. I love places like this, therefore 5 stars.

Mateja Lokmer (3 years ago)
Very beautiful nature and an old town.

Nikola Kudrna (4 years ago)
The old fortress that has been a point of defense against Turks centuries ago. In reconstruction (2020.)

Yelena (4 years ago)
If you are in Podgarić definitely check out Garić Grad. You can reach it with the car.

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