Tourist guide Drežnik Grad, Croatia
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Drežnik Grad
Tourist info Drežnik Grad
Drežnik Grad is a small village in the county of Karlovac in Croatia. Administratively, it belongs to the municipality of Rakovica. It is located along the Korana river a few kilometers north of the entrance to the Plitvice Lakes National Park. It has about 300 inhabitants who are mostly engaged in agriculture, but also tourism thanks to its proximity to the world-famous lakes. The friendly locals generally offer favorable accommodation service in apartments and rooms inside their private homes. They also offer local and very tasty cheeses, honey and other homemade products. Drežnik Castle was the seat of former Dreznik county mentioned in the 11th century. The fort Stari Grad Drežnik today lies on the edge of the village, on a cliff overlooking the river Korana. Lords of Drežnik Grad were many noble families including the Frankopans. At the time of Turkish conquests and invasions, Drežnik Castle was a very important defense stronghold that was many times conquered, demolished and then rebuilt again. Today Rakovica municipality manages the old town and has launched a procedure for the protection and restoration and the ultimate goal is to revitalize Stari Grad for tourism purposes. Nearby Drežnik Grad there are many bike trails that will reveal all the beauty of the pristine nature of the area. You can also visit the underground world and the magnificent stalagmites and stalactites in Barač caves. The gastronomic offer of this region is very rich and varied and you can try it out in many restaurants along the road to Plitvice. Visit Drežnik Grad, this small and quiet place surrounded by numerous natural beauties. Private accommodation in Drežnik Grad and the surrounding area. Apartments, rooms and holiday homes in Drežnik Grad in the vicinity of Plitvice lakes. Welcome to Drežnik Grad!
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