Una National Park (Bosnian: Nacionalni
park Una) was established in 2008 (29/05/08) around the Upper Una River and
the Unac River. It is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s most recently established
national park. The main purpose of the park is to protect the unspoiled Una and
Unac rivers which run through it.
Protection zone of the National Park
stretches on the western side from the source of the Krka creek and its course
to the confluence with the Una on the state border of Bosnia and Herzegovina
with Croatia from where park border follows the Una and state border to the
town of Martin Brod and confluence with the Unac. On the eastern side border of
the park goes from the entrance of the Unac River into its canyon, few
kilometers downstream from town of Drvar, and follows the Unac and its canyon
all the way to the confluence with the Una in town of Martin Brod. From there
park border follows the Una on the right and state border between Bosnia and
Herzegovina and Croatia on the left, until it reach a small town of Ripac, few
kilometers upstream from town of Bihac.
The Una’s waterfalls and white water rapids
highlight the park. The most famous waterfalls are those at Martion Brod, where
the popular "International Una Regatta" kayaking competition
begins, and Strbacki Buk further downstream. Throughout the park, visitors can
enjoy prime conditions for rafting, fishing, cycling, hiking, and camping. Jumping
from the city bridges in Bihac and Bosanska Krupa is also popular. Largest
waterfall on the Una river is Strbacki Buk, and is one of the main feature in
the Park.
Una National Park is also noted for its
biodiversity, with 30 fish species, 130 bird species, and other animals,
including lynx, fox, wolf, bear and chamois.
Area of the park has rich cultural-historic
heritage and numerous archaeological sites, many dating from the prehistoric
period. Significant historical and cultural heritage of the area within and
outside the park zone are the Roman fort Milanceva Kula, Rmanj, Rmanj
Monastery, medieval fortress Ostrovica above Kulen Vakuf, as well as outside
the park zone Sokolacka Kula fortress in Sokolac village near Bihac and
Ostrozac Castle between Bihać and Bosanska Krupa.
Proximity to Pljesevica mountain virgin
forest, which stretches between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, and
Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park makes Una National Park a top
destination for visitors. More importantly, all of the facts about these two
National Parks, their proximity, natural, cultural and historical richness,
brings out the possibility and makes viable idea of joint management and
promotion.
The Plitvice Lakes National Park has been
inhabited by strong conquerors that lived centuries ago, including Celts,
Romans or Ottomans. Nowadays, the park, which occupies nearly 297 square
kilometers, is protected by law and for good reason.
While there is a large number of sightseeing
objectives in this area, most tourists come to watch the 16 interconnected
lakes linked to one another by a series of rivers and spectacular waterfalls.
Ever since the 19th century, when locals began building hotels here, tourists
were given the chance of walking over rivers and woods on specially designed
bridges.
One of the most beautiful objectives here,
Veliki Slap, is the tallest waterfall in Croatia; as tourists admit, watching
the water coming from the Plitvice stream and falling down on the 78 meters
high rocks covered in plants is, indeed, a unique experience.
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