Bribir, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

Bribir extends across 66.5 square kilometers of land in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, positioned 5 kilometers from the Adriatic Sea near Crikvenica and Novi Vinodolski.

The Frankopan princes ruled Bribir for four centuries, constructing fortifications and leaving a rectangular tower from 1302 that remains visible in the present day.

The Church of St. Peter and Paul contains Renaissance art collections that demonstrate the medieval connections between Bribir and other European cultural centers.

The settlement functions as the administrative center for Vinodol Municipality, providing essential services to 1,480 residents according to the 2021 census data.

Notable residents from Bribir include General Anton Tus, literary historian Mihovil Kombol, and botanist Josip Pančić, who made significant contributions to Croatian society.

Location: Vinodol

Location: Primorje-Gorski Kotar County

GPS coordinates: 45.13600,14.78000

Latest update: October 15, 2025 21:29