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City Slunj is situated above the rivers Slunjčica and Korana in
pitoresque area by main road to Plitvica lakes, middle and south Dalmatia. . It
takes possesion of 401 square km, and from inventory in 2001. it has 6096
inhabitants.
Slunj is first time mentioned in 12th century, and old walls of Frankopan fort on
rocky hill above river Slunjčica still testify about old wild history. Old fort
is historical centre of aristocratic famils Krčkih - Frankopana, and is first
time mentioned in 15th century. Under its protection town on the other bank of
river Slunjčica with franciscan monastery grows. During 16th century place is
destroyed because of war with Turks, , and fort is becoming a border defend
fort. At the end of 17th century town is rebuilt and becomes todays town Slunj.
It's interesting time of Slunj during short Napoleon ruling 1809. - 1813. when
it was eastern part of Napoleon impery. Alltohrough Napoleons wars had ocupation
meanings, they also meaned spreading of western ideas that impacted the economy
and social life of this area. In those time were built new roads, new bridges,
and warehouses for grains. Some of those warehouse wlls can be seen also today.
Nature beautys were always atractive to passangers and inquisitive persons. The
pearl of Slunj, water - mill settlement Rastoke, is made by interesting play of
nature which overflows green - blue watters of Slunjčica over the seder cliffs
into river Korana, and creates many waterfalls, little lakes, cascades and rapid
sterams. Three hundred years ago that treasure of little islands and steep rocks
has entangled into water - mill colony with water - mills, stamping - mills and
big baskets for corn storage. Harmony between man and nature is old over
thousand years, and exists also today.
In Slunj, town of saved nature, there
are many opportunities for relaxing and having fun. During summer river Korana
is paradise for swimmers because water temperature grown 'till 28 C degrees.
Except swimming and rowing in slowflow parts of the river, Korana is very fast
and wild in some parts, so very suitable for cajacing and canuing, which gives
high feeeling of adventure tourism. Koana is rich with all sorts of fish.
Harmony and rich nature on the most beautiful way present river Slunjčica with
its spring which is like blue-green small lake under high cliffs. Its very
atrctive to fishermen because first class quality of creek trout. Beyond the
fishing, area of Slunj offers possibility of hunting. From wild animals most of
them are wild boars, rabbits, partridges and game like deers and fawns. Those
who stops in Slunj during the travel, will find pleasure which can be given just
by untouched nature with green forests and clean waters. Rich gastronomic offer
is in every restaurant, and place to stay can be rented by private accomodation
owners.
Source: www.tz-slunj.hr
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