Fortica Fortress in Otočac
| Fortica Fortress | |
|---|---|
| Otočac, Lika-Senj County, Croatia | |
Remains of the ruined fortress | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hilltop castle |
| Controlled by | Forces of the Croatian Military Frontier |
| Condition | ruins |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 44°52′46″N 15°14′37″E / 44.87940°N 15.24370°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1619 - ~1630 |
| Built by | Military Administration of the Croatian Military Frontier |
| Materials | rough-hewn stone |
Fortica Fortress (Croatian: Tvrđava Fortica) is a ruined early modern fortified structure in the town of Otočac, Lika-Senj County, Croatia. Built on the top of a flat hill at the northern end of the town, it overlooks a large part of Otočac and Gacka River valley. Once a military-defensive stronghold on the line of defense against Ottoman Turks, it turned later slowly, by the end of the Ottoman wars during the 19th century, being uncared-for, into a ruin. Recently, the fortress has been partially restored.