Goli Otok
Goli otok
The only gulag ever to exist in socialist Yugoslavia.

šŸ“œ Historic island prison in Croatia, known as Yugoslavia's only true gulag.
šŸ” Located off Lopar, it served as a maximum-security, top-secret prison from 1949 to 1988.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Explore a significant site of 20th-century history and political repression.
🚶 Witness decaying prison facilities and propaganda paroles.
šŸ“š Learn about the lives of prisoners through memoirs.
šŸļø Experience the barren, rocky island landscape.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Harsh climate with blistering hot summers and icy cold winters.
šŸ˜” Potentially somber and emotionally challenging visit due to its dark history.

Tips

ā›“ļø Excursions available from nearby Krk and Rab islands.

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