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Otocac (Lika-Senj County, Croatia)

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by Zeljko Heimer, 23 November 2001



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Overview

Otocac (Otočac) - The coat of arms is Argent, a Lion rampant Gules, and three Crescents Azure fesswise in chief. The coat of arms is set in the middle of a red ceremonial flag, containing also the name of the city and two brances in golden yellow. Adopted: around 1995 (?).
Source: HRT, 1998.
Zeljko Heimer

City of Otocac (Otocac) is a small town in the County of Lika and Senj, the center of the region (karst field) known as Gacka. It is mentioned already in the first texts written in Croatian language in the end 11th century. Interestingly, it was given to Templar Order in 13th century, latter it is hereditary ownership of the dukes of Krk (also soo to be known as Frankopan), that latter held title of dukes of Gacka. With the advent of the Turkish treat, the region becomes a border stronghold, and remains so for many years.
Today the city and region are in rather passive parts of Croatia, but with large potential and preserved extremely interesting nature. An important modern highway that is currently constructed along the edges of the region shall surely provide input for progress and valorization of the region.
The coat of arms and flag are described in the book by Enver Ljubovic "Grbovi plemstva Gacke i Like" (Coats of arms of nobility of Gacka and Lika), Adamic publishing, Rijek