The old Fortress at Senj. The tiny turret part way along the wall is the outhouse, where waste is best dropped

Looking over the town of Senj from the fortress.

Some buildings were bombed in WW2 and not replaced.

Near the old city centre, looking out to the islands.

Senj

24 июля 2019 г., Хорватия ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C

For centuries, Senj was the major city and port in the region, with a strong fort, walled city and determined people. They held off Venetian forces from the north and Ottoman forces from the south.
Its downfall as the major town was the railway, too hard to build to here so trade moved to a port the railway reached.
The old fortress on the top of the hill is a dominant landmark. Below this is the old town, well worth wandering through.Читать далее