Otavice, Village settlement in Šibenik-Knin County, Croatia
The settlement sits at the eastern edge of Petrovo polje with Svilaja mountain rising behind and fertile fields crossed by the Čikola river.
The area earned the name Banovača in 1573 after Banovac Neorić fell during combat against Turkish forces in this location.
The Church of the Holy Redeemer in Otavice functions as a mausoleum for Ivan Meštrović, making it a central point for visitors.
The settlement maintains educational facilities including an elementary school and nursery, serving approximately 150 residents as of 2021.
The Otavac stream flows through the agricultural fields near the houses, providing the etymological origin for the settlement's name.
Location: Šibenik-Knin County
Location: Ružić
GPS coordinates: 43.84555,16.26239
Latest update: October 15, 2025 21:29
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