St. Martin's Church
A small Romanesque church. Local tradition says the knights gathered here before setting out.
Templar trail
The knights who guarded the bay
From the 12th century, Ljubač was a stronghold of the Knights Templar. Drag the slider to raise the fortress from its ruins.
An artistic reconstruction, not an archaeological plan.
Castrum LiubeXI. XII. XII. Today
The Templars arrive
The order builds a fortress on the hill with a commanding view over the bay.
St. John the Baptist
A church linked to the Templars that has withstood wars and invasions.
Castrum Liube
Walls, a gateway and wide views of Pag and Velebit. Free to visit.
Layers of history
Stones older than the knights
Around Ljubač you will also find the foundations of early churches, with rounded apses traced in white stone. History here comes in layers.
Walk it yourself
Read the Templar story →
Walk it yourself
The fortress is free to visit and 1.9 km from our camp. Go at golden hour, bring water, and wear shoes for rocky paths.