There is an interesting story behind the name of Otočac, city in Lika located in the valley of river Gacka. Name of the city preserved the memory of one island, thanks to which Otočac survived to this day. The word Otočac in Croatian language literally means “small island”. One...- The fortress of Fortica was built in 1619, with three towers – the largest on the east and two on the west side, interconnected with two meters thick walls. Inside of the fortress, there was a very narrow yard with tanks that collected water. Fortica served as a permanent...
