Lapodian Islets in ancient Racic

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One of the oldest people who have inhabited Lika, Kordun and western Bosnia were the lapydes (Iapodes, or Japodes), a very interesting tribe in the ancient territory of Illyria.
Luckily, there are people who still cherish the memory of this ancient tribe and also pay attention to sustainability initiatives and responsible tourism in gentle natural areas.

We would therefore like to draw your attention to the Una Aqua Center in Racic, located on a unique site and in a very delicate ecosystem made of five islets. Definitely a spot worth visiting without tourist crowds. The Center is led by a great team with a good balance between youth and experience that pays attention to environmental, social, and economic sustainability, and also cherishes the memory of the ancient Illyrian tribe.

The lapydes were a well-organized tribe, equally exposed to continental and Mediterranean influences which are reflected in their distinctive artistic expression. Today’s Lika County was their main area, and the area by the River Una was known for their interesting stilt houses that were raised on wooden poles over, or near, Una. Three certainly verified prehistoric stilt house settlements on the river were located in: Ripac, Golubic and the Bukva waterfall between the villages of Lohovo and Racic. You can find out more about the history of the ancient lapydes in the Museum of the Una-Sana Canton in Bihac.

Nature has manifested great creative energy over here forming a heart symbol that can be fully seen from the sky. Your hosts, and the guardians of islets, call them - islets of love! Really beautiful invitation itself, so come to Racic and get your dose of love, nature sounds and colors! See you!