Prozor, Otočac, Settlement in Lika-Senj County, Croatia
Description
Prozor is a settlement in Lika-Senj County located near Otočac at an elevation of about 631 meters. The place spreads across rolling terrain with scattered houses and farm buildings throughout the area.
History
This location was once home to the ancient Roman settlement called Arupium, whose traces remain visible today. Carved stone reliefs from the third century dedicated to the god Mithras have survived in natural rock formations.
Culture
The Church of the Holy Cross displays stones from an ancient Roman temple that visitors can observe as part of a walk through the settlement. This layering of religious traditions becomes visible in how the village is built and gives the place a distinctive character.
Practical
The settlement is accessible by local roads from Otočac and offers minimal tourist infrastructure. Visitors should plan to spend time exploring the surroundings and may benefit from local guidance when searching for Roman reliefs and historical sites.
Did you know?
Two distinct Roman religious legacies mark this place: Mithras cult reliefs carved into natural rock and recycled temple stones built into the modern church. This layering of two ancient belief systems at one location is rarely documented and reveals how long this site remained important.
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