Kula Atlagić, Settlement in Benkovac, Croatia.
Kula Atlagić is a settlement in the Ravni Kotari region of Dalmatia, positioned northwest of Benkovac city center. The area covers approximately 13.6 square kilometers (5.3 sq mi) and is connected by direct road access to surrounding communities.
The settlement was named in the 17th century after the Atlagić family, a feudal house that built a tower residence during the Ottoman occupation. Their presence shaped the area and left physical marks that survive to this day.
The settlement contains three religious buildings that reflect the coexistence of different faith communities in the region. A 12th-century Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Peter stands alongside two Serbian Orthodox churches, each devoted to Saint Nicholas.
The place has approximately 131 residents and operates under postal code 23420, suggesting a small but organized community. Visitors can navigate easily through direct road connections, particularly toward neighboring areas like Smilčić.
The present-day village was formed from the merger of two former settlements called Tiklić and Bojište. Tiklić had deep connections to noble Croatian families like Lapčani and Karinjani, preserving links to local aristocratic lineages.
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