Dabar, Lika-Senj County, Rural settlement near Otočac, Croatia.
Dabar is a rural settlement in Lika-Senj County situated at 552 meters elevation on wooded hillsides with scattered homes and open countryside. The place spreads across rolling terrain with views of the surrounding landscape.
The settlement first appeared in written records in 1499 as a fortress under Frankopan control. Remnants of the Sokolić stronghold on Vučjak hill preserve traces of this medieval past.
The small settlement shows its roots through the locally visible Catholic church and traditional houses that dot the hillside. These buildings reflect how families have lived here for generations, maintaining their connection to the land.
The settlement is small with about 59 residents and offers basic services under postal code 53222 and telephone area code +385-53. Visitors should prepare for rural conditions and explore local roads before arriving.
The ruins of the Sokolić fortress feature an unusual square ground plan with a cylindrical corner tower. This distinctive architecture once marked the northern boundary of medieval Croatian territory.
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