Mask carnival Zvoncari. The Zvoncari pronounced Zvon-charee are citizens of the regions towns and villages who dressed in frightening masks and animal skins wander the streets in groups jangling...

Mask carnival Zvoncari. The oldest element of the carnival the Zvoncari pronounced Zvon-charee roam the towns and villages to drive away the evil winter spirits using their masks clubs and clangin...

Mask carnival. The masked carnival held on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday is the most significant event in the region and rivals the great masked carnival of VeniceFestivals

Trsat medieval castle which straddles a ridge above the city was once home to the noble Frankopan family. Today it serves as a cafe art gallery and venue for classical concerts during the summer mont...

Trsat cloisters of Franciscan monastery The 15th century monastery adjoins the church of Our Lady of Trsat one of the holiest places in Croatia. The walls of the cloisters depict the life of Jesus th...

Nehaj fortresbuilt in 1558 by the military Captain of Senj Ivan Lenkovic the fortress was the stronghold of the Uskok corsairs who defied their countrys Ottoman invaders raiding them on land and se...

Nehaj fortress. 20080973iew of the Adriatic from the roof. Looming on a spur to the south of the city the Nehaj fortress was built in 1558 in defence against the invading Ottoman armies. Today it hou...