Located in western Slavonia, Pakrac was first mentioned in 1237 by the Knights Templar as a fortress in the shape of an irregular pentagon strengthened with 7 circular towers at the corners, and one more great guard tower in the interior. Most likely here was the location of the Croatian banovac mint. Over the centuries it changed ownership. It was the seat of the Vrana priory with some of the most powerful men in Croatia at the time, one time owner was Nikola Zrinski, followed by the Turks. After liberation from the Turks, serving as a barracks. After the military relocation begins its devastation. The stone was used for the construction of roads and other facilities. In 1922 the highest tower was pulled down, and in 1950 the last remnants.
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