Karlovac
A city with roots in a medieval fortress built to fend off Turkish invasions, was established on July 13, 1579. The old town's central area still reflects the fortress's six-pointed star shape, once encircled by robust walls and deep moats.
Since its beginnings, Karlovac has served as a major transportation hub in Croatia. This is largely due to its advantageous location in the western part of the country, where the valleys of the Kupa, Korana, Mrežnica, and Dobra rivers converge.
Tourists flock to Karlovac each year, enticed by the pristine rivers and their tributaries, a wide range of recreational activities, hunting and fishing opportunities, numerous cultural and historical sites, and a plethora of tourist-friendly spots in the surrounding area.
Nikola Tesla Experience Center Karlovac is at 5 minutes walking distance from B&B Cindra where young Nikola Tesla spent his time.
It is a unique center dedicated to the genius of electricity. The educational and tourist complex is located at Rakovac 6 in Karlovac, right next to the school where young Nikola graduated in 1873. With its 700 square meters of space spread over three floors, it is a place where technology meets visions.
Aquatika – 5 minutes walking distance from B&B Cindra.
The Karlovac freshwater aquarium! The aquarium presents the flora and fauna of the Croatian rivers, lakes and ponds, its geological past, traditional culture, as well as the history of the four Karlovac rivers area – the basins of the Korana, Kupa, Mrežnica, and Dobra.
On a hill with a beautiful view of the town, lies the Old Town of Dubovac, one of the most attractive and best preserved architectural monuments of the feudal age only 5 minutes drive from B&B Cindra.
On the site of the present-day fort, there are still traces of an Early Stone Age settlement, while the castle was built at the end of the 12th or beginning of the 13th century.
Today, Dubovac is a popular vantage point and destination for excursions. The guard tower contains a permanent exhibition of historical records which tell the story of the turbulent history of the fortress, and nearby there is one of the oldest and most beautiful town shrines, the Early Baroque church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Snows.
The Museum of the Homeland War Karlovac – Turanj is a historical museum testifying to the birth of modern Republic of Croatia and the struggle for independence in the Homeland War in the Karlovac region just 3 minutes drive from B&B Cindra.
Tanks, howitzers, anti tanks and anti aircraft canons, tackled MIG 21 aircraft, armored transporter... Those are exhibit articles of weapons of Independence war (1991-1995) in Karlovac district Turanj.
The collection is set up on the battlefield of the biggest battles of Croatian army, which defended Karlovac, next to the main road Karlovac-Plitivice lakes. Here is also a memorial for 239 soldiers who died defending Turanj.
Kino Edison is a multimedia center that combines cultural heritage, audiovisual and performing arts, and modern technology, providing a superb atmosphere.
10 minutes walking distance from apartments Cindra.
Karlovac Star at 10 minutes walking distance from B&B Cindra.
Surrounded by six bastions connected with walls, the fortress was named after its founder the Archduke Karl (Charles), while with the expansion of the town it was named after its shape: Zvijezda (the Star).
Theatre at 10 minutes walking distance.
The theatre was established by the Zora choral association (the first organised Croatian choral society) in 1892 and became the most important cultural institution in the town. From 1987-2001 it was completely renovated.
The gardens were designed as an open-style botanical garden. They were arranged in the style of English and French parks and contain rare trees and plants. They were named after Mayor Josip Vrbanic, who established them in 1886.
The park is located in the southeastern part of the town, between the Korana river and the Karlovac ''Star" just 10 minutes walking distance from B&B Cindra. It is a part of Karlovac which is located on the left bank of the Korana river.