What’s What in the Upper Town?
Climbing the winding streets of Bakar to the sleepy Frankopan Castle, you will feel the spirit of the past at every step. The recognizable position of old Bakar itself explains why the people of Bakar call it the Upper Town. Walking around, you will find interesting buildings that will arouse your curiosity. But don’t worry, we have the answers to all your questions. Information panels are placed in front of the most important monuments, and to learn more about Bakar’s past, you can pick up the Did you know? brochure at the tourist office. A visit to Bakar Castle will also reveal many interesting sights. Once the stronghold of the famous Frankopan family, the castle is now a tourist attraction and part of the “Routes of the Frankopans” thematic route.
Bakar With a Tour Guide
Bakar is a fountain of stories and intriguing historical tidbits. If you are interested in a guided tour of the town, please contact the tourist office at info@tz-bakar.hr. We will be happy to help you find a guided tour of Bakar. With advance notice, you can even visit the catacombs of the Church of St. Andrew, as well as Frankopan Castle at the top of the Upper Town.
Tuna Fishing Park and “Nets of Memory”
When you enter Banj Park on the coast of Bakar, a walk through the park suddenly turns into a journey through the curious history of Bakar fishing. The park is home to “Nets of Memory,” an outdoor educational exhibition dedicated to the unique tradition of Bakar tuna fishing. Check the interpretive panels and cubes and learn how the Bakar fishermen used to catch tuna from the coast. They did not use hooks, but tuneras, parts of the coast adapted to tuna fishing. Tuneras always had a so-called straža – a watchtower to observe the movement of the tuna. A replica of one such watchtower can be found today in the same place where it has stood for centuries – at the Fishermen’s Strand, in front of the Church of St. Margaret.
Walking Along the “Pontonac”
On the other side of the bay, the Bakar coastline hides another special feature – a pontoon promenade that will take you to the heart of Bakar Bay and surround you with unforgettable views, scents, and sounds of the sea. On your right, you will have an unforgettable view of the old town of Bakar and its magical reflection on the surface of the sea. A unique underwater tunnel passes under the “Pontonac,” which will soon transform into another Bakar attraction.
