Zelengrad, Settlement in Obrovac, Croatia.
Description
Zelengrad is a small settlement in Zadar County set high on a plateau in the inland region. The village spreads across forested hillsides above the Zrmanja canyon with scattered houses surrounded by woodland and open countryside.
History
The area held strategic value in medieval times because of Zelengradina fortress, which controlled access to the canyon region. The settlement later developed as a farming village with a stable local population.
Culture
The community maintains connections to both Croatian and Serbian heritage, reflected in the dual naming conventions and local administrative representation.
Practical
The village sits alongside scenic walking paths that visitors can explore with views over the surrounding countryside. Access comes through country roads across rural territory, so having a vehicle is practical for getting around.
Did you know?
The few residents have spread their houses across generous plots of land, creating a distinctive settlement pattern with considerable open space between buildings. This arrangement provides direct access to the surrounding walking paths and natural areas.
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