Gornji Kosinj, Mountain settlement in Perušić, Croatia.
Gornji Kosinj is a small mountain settlement in Lika-Senj County that sits on a highland plateau surrounded by dense forests and open meadows. The village spreads across the landscape with traditional stone houses scattered throughout the area.
The settlement emerged in medieval times and remained under the control of local princely families who ruled the region. It first appeared in written records during the 15th century.
The Baroque parish church of St. Anthony of Padua stands as the central religious structure in this small Croatian mountain community.
The settlement is reached via local roads that wind through the mountain region and connect nearby villages. Visitors should be prepared for variable weather conditions, especially during the colder months.
Local residents face relocation due to the construction of a hydroelectric project, which will transform the landscape of the entire Kosinj valley.
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