Ostrovica Fortress, Medieval hilltop castle in Zadar County, Croatia
The stone fortress stands at 318 meters elevation on a solid rock formation between the regions of Bukovica and Ravni Kotari in Croatia.
Built in the 12th century, the fortress changed ownership multiple times, passing from the Šubić noble family to the Republic of Venice and later to Ottoman control.
The fortress earned the designation 'Key to the City of Zadar' due to its strategic position controlling trade and military routes in the medieval period.
Visitors can examine preserved elements of the fortress including stone water cisterns, hewn stone stairways, and fragments of gothic ceramics from its original construction.
The fortress maintained continuous military importance from the 12th to 17th centuries until its destruction during the Ottoman-Venetian conflicts.
Location: Lišane Ostrovičke
Inception: 12 century
Elevation above the sea: 318 m
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 43.96000,15.79000
Latest update: March 18, 2025 20:40
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