Svilaja
Svilaja is a ridge in Split-Dalmatia, Dalmatia and has an elevation of 1,508 metres. Svilaja is situated nearby to the hamlet Gornji Kunci, as well as near the locality Ječamnjaci.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Svilaja and Potravlje Fortress.
Svilaja
Peak
Svilaja is a mountain range in Croatia, in the Dalmatian Hinterland. It is part of the Dinaric Alps and stretches from the town of Sinj northwest to the Petrovo field, approximately 30 km in length.
Potravlje Fortress
Castle
Potravlje Fortress is a medieval fortress near a village of Potravlje, on Svilaja mountain, 15 kilometres northwest of Sinj, Croatia. The fortress was probably constructed by Nelipčić dukes, and was first mentioned in 1372. Potravlje Fortress is situated 3½ km east of Svilaja.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Potravlje and Maljkovo.
Potravlje
Village
Potravlje is a settlement in the Municipality of Hrvace in Croatia. In 2021, its population was 527. Potravlje is situated 4½ km east of Svilaja.
Maljkovo
Village
Maljkovo is a settlement in the Hrvace municipality in Croatia. It is connected by the D1 highway. Maljkovo is situated 4½ km north of Svilaja.
Zelovo
Village
Photo: Dalmos1950, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Zelovo is a village within the area of the City of Sinj in Croatia. In 2021, its population was 122. It is located at the southern slope of the Svilaja mountain, about 14 km from the town of Sinj and 7 km from the village of Hrvace, which is also the next largest settlement near Zelovo. Zelovo is situated 4½ km southeast of Svilaja.
Svilaja
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 1,508 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Split-Dalmatia, Dalmatia, Croatia, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
43.77972° or 43° 46′ 47″ northLongitude
16.50917° or 16° 30′ 33″ eastElevation
1,508 metres (4,948 feet)Open location code
8FMRQGH5+VMGeoNames ID
3189257
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