Attractions and Places To See around Pakrac - Top 5

The Kalvarija forest is located on the southeastern edge of the city of Pakrac and was artificially raised, i.e. planted, at the beginning of the 20th century, probably between 1910 and 1920. The majority of Kalvarija's forest composition consists of oak, linden, and hornbeam trees. The symbol of Kalvarija are the Three Crosses erected on an elevation above the city, which existed here even before the planting of the forest itself. The crosses were placed and the site arranged by the parish priest of Pakrac, Ivan Dvojak, in 1802. At this place, the procession traditionally ended on Good Friday, starting from the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. As Kalvarija was occupied during the Homeland War, the Three Crosses were mined, as was the entire forest area. In 2011, the forest was demined, and the City of Pakrac and the Pakrac Tourist Board plan the final arrangement of the forest and the change of its status to a Forest Park. A very beautiful and pleasant trail passes through the Kalvarija forest.

Markovac is a place in the Kalvarija forest where there is a water spring and a chapel dedicated to the Mother of God of Lourdes, built in 1808. There is a legend about Markovac that says a blind man named Marko came to the spring, drank the water, and washed himself, after which he regained his sight. Since then, the spring has been called Markovac after him. For many years, Markovac was a place where people, besides enjoying nature, sought blessings and healing. Water springs have been mythical and sacred places throughout history, and girls from the nearby village of Prekopakra used to walk to the spring on Palm Sunday and wash themselves in this water. Until 1991, Markovac was visited by Catholic believers on the feast of the Name of Mary, September 12th. The place is pleasant and the spring has a constant, steady flow.

The monument „Golubica“ for killed and missing civilians executed during the great-Serbian aggression at the end of Ulice 105. brigade in the southern Pakrac vineyards, erected by the Ministry in 2001. Nearby is a memorial plaque with the names of all 17 killed civilians and three who are still missing. From this place there is a beautiful view of the Omanovac mountain lodge, and on the other side towards Pakrac, Prekopakru and in the distance Moslavačka gora.

The "Golubica" monument to killed and missing civilians at the end of 105th Brigade Street in the southern Pakrac vineyards, erected by the Ministry in 2001. Nearby is a memorial plaque with the names of all 17 killed civilians and three who are still listed as missing.

The memorial park is located on Pakrački vinogradi (above the church of St. Rok), where a commemoration is held every year. The monument was erected in honor of Marijan Kulhavi – Foka, deputy commander of the 76th Independent Battalion Pakrac, and six members of the reconnaissance unit "Ćukovi" from Bjelovar (Ivan Bedeković, Ante Ćurić, Franjo Gašpar, Dražen Hudec, Željko Novosel and Darko Peroš) who died in an ambush at this location on December 29, 1991. In honor of the fallen defender, a walking tour "Fokinim stazom" is also held, which connects places related to his life and death. Marijan Kulhavi – Foka was a legend of the Pakrac battlefield, and his life and bravery are also testified by a photo exhibition set up in the HVIDRA-e Pakrac home. The monument is a place for laying wreaths and lighting candles, especially during the commemoration of the anniversary of his death at the end of December.

Beautiful view of Pakrac and Prekopakra In the 1757 visitation of Ivan Krstitelj Paxy, a wooden chapel of St. Rok is mentioned. Today, on its site stands a brick chapel, probably built in this form somewhat later. The chapel was built as a votive offering during the plague epidemic that affected this area in the 18th century (St. Rok is the patron saint against the plague), and near the church, there was once a plague cemetery. The feast day of this saint is celebrated on August 16th.

Here there is a geodesic pyramid 15 meters high and a dilapidated wooden amateur radio shack behind which there is a wooden table with benches. It wasn't a very nice environment because there were plastic bottles and some trash from the barbecue scattered around, and there were old mattresses next to the shack, which motivated me to go further with their appearance.

A very nice place and environment, a phenomenal location for a mountain lodge and I sincerely hope that one day it will be renovated.