Rtina, Coastal settlement in Northern Dalmatia, Croatia.
Rtina is a coastal settlement in Northern Dalmatia that extends along a promontory facing the Velebit Mountain range across the southern Velebit Channel. The area comprises several residential districts arranged across this elevated terrain.
The settlement was known as Hrtina until 1921, when it received its current name. Medieval Templar Fort remains exist near the location of the present-day Pag Bridge, indicating the area had military importance centuries ago.
The Church of St Simon Bogoprimac reflects the religious life of the settlement, with roots going back to the 19th century and a major reconstruction in 1990. It serves as a focal point for the community and its practices.
The settlement has direct access to the Pag Bridge and sits close to the Zagreb-Split motorway, making it a convenient stop for travelers heading to major Croatian destinations. Its location allows easy transit between the coast and inland regions.
The settlement is actually divided into nine separate hamlets distributed across the landscape: Miočići, Miletići, Benići, Vrankovići, Stošići, Lilići, Tabari, Begani, and Šašulji. This dispersed structure is something many visitors pass through without noticing.
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