Senj Croatia – a town with a fortress on a hill

Senj is a very old and charming town in Croatia. A great place to set up a base to explore the surrounding beauty. It is beautiful, quiet, on the sea coast and close to mountain trails.

Senje is a quiet, but very tourist-oriented town. It is not a problem to stay here in one of the large private apartments at reasonable prices. You can then stay in the city and relax on its stone beach, or go on trips to the island of Krk, the towns of Crikvenica and Sveti Jura, or perhaps the Plitvice Lakes National Park or Krka.

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Senj – city visit. What is worth seeing?

The whole city is spread out in a narrow valley and along the coast, so the most important things are concentrated in a smaller section and you can walk through everything with children. Senj is one of the oldest cities in this area, its history dates back to the 4th century BC.

Harbor and beach in Senj, Croatia

This is where the whole tourist life revolves. There are numerous ships in the port, there is a monument with the Croatian flag flying on it. The harbor is calm, clean, full of benches inviting to rest and beautiful sculptures. Tourists sit in restaurants and admire the setting sun. The adjacent beach is stony but large.

The old town of Senj

The core of the city has preserved its condition from the 16th century, both in structure and in built-up areas. A maze of narrow streets is hidden in the middle of the massive walls, through which you can barely pass by bicycle. Passing someone here means coming into close personal contact. History and romance breathe here. In the middle of this labyrinth you will even find a small square with a small church. The bell tower of the church can be seen from afar, but it is not part of its nave, it stands aside as a secondary building.

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Velika vrata – the gateway to the old town

Velika vrata is the gate leading to the old town of Senj. The gate was built in the 18th century and is the youngest city gate in Senji. It is also called “Joseph’s Gate” or “Great Gate”. It was created during the construction of the ferry from Karlovac to Senje. From there you can go not only to the old town, but also up the side path to the Nehaj fortress.

Museum of the city of Senj

The museum is housed in the palace of the Vukasović family. It was one of the most important and influential families in the city. The museum is one of the main tourist attractions of Senje. It was created at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries. There are: collections of weapons, postcards, scientific texts, old agricultural equipment and archaeological finds. The entrance fee is low, just be aware of the off-season opening hours.

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Church of St. Mary Magdalene

Also known as the Church of the Senji Sailors, it is located in the Senji Writers’ Park. It is a beautiful historic church in a park with alleys (you can relax here in the shade of trees) right by the sea. Close to the center and the port. It is special because it is decorated with large models of ships, hung from the ceiling of the temple and other nautical motifs. Unfortunately, it is not always open for visitors to view.

Nehaj Fortress – an interesting tourist attraction in Senj

Senj is often associated with a fort located on a hill. Nehaj fortress is visible from a long distance and is a great place. The hike up is not too steep, you walk through a pleasant park and enjoy the views of the surroundings.

When you get closer, you will find that the Nehaj fortress is not as big as it first seemed. It is rather a smaller building, but that doesn’t matter at all. If you want to take a peek inside, there is no problem, the fortress is open to visitors. Only in the off-season is Nehaj closed completely.

View from Voda beach

At the height of the Adria Oil gas station at the exit from Senje, there is a large parking lot from which you can watch the sunset. A little further on is the descent to the beach. It is small and can be reached by stairs. The beach is rocky and there is no shade. However, the sunsets in this area are very charming.

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