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Construction Begins
- When
- 13 July 1579
- Where
- Karlovac
- Part of
- Founding of Karlovac
Construction of the settlement began on 13 July 1579 under the name Karlstadt.
The Habsburgs initiated construction on 13 July 1579 to strengthen southern defenses. The settlement was named Karlstadt, meaning Charles's Town, after the ruling family that ordered the project.
Sources
- Karlovac Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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