Smiljan, Rural settlement near Gospić, Croatia
Smiljan spreads across eighteen scattered hamlets at the foot of Krčmar hill, surrounded by mountains in the Lika-Senj region of Croatia.
The settlement experienced Ottoman control from 1527 until their expulsion in the late 17th century, followed by Roman Catholic Bunjevci migration to the area.
The Tesla Memorial Complex includes exhibits, a museum, and the Serbian Orthodox church of St. Peter and Paul, preserving the legacy of scientific innovation.
Located 6 kilometers northwest of Gospić, Smiljan maintains a population of 418 residents and offers access to historical sites and prehistoric tombs.
Archaeological discoveries indicate continuous human presence in Smiljan since the Middle and Late Bronze Age, with artifacts found throughout the area.
Location: Gospić
GPS coordinates: 44.56430,15.31810
Latest update: October 15, 2025 21:29
Nikola Tesla Memorial Center
898 m
Lake Krušćica
14.5 km
Baške Oštarije
12.3 km
Medak
19.3 km
Grabovača
9.2 km
Hll. Apostel Peter und Paul
942 m
Barić Draga
21.3 km
Kosinj Bridge
19.3 km
Ličko polje
2.6 km
Vrebac
15.5 km
Cathedral of the Annunciation
5 km
Gornji Kosinj
17.2 km
Lukovo Šugarje
17.3 km
Mogorić
23.2 km
Počitelj
16.1 km
Kaluđerovac
9.5 km
Donji Kosinj
22 km
Trnovac, Gospić
5.4 km
Lički Novi
5.4 km
Mlakva, Perušić
15.2 km
Barlete
12.5 km
Perusics vára
10.1 km
Došen Dabar
15.4 km
Kiza
12.7 km
Podoštra
4.3 km
Veliki Sadikovac
12.4 km
Kosinjski Bakovac
18.5 km
Kruščica
14.1 kmReviews
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