THE INFLUENCE OF THE MUSEUM OF THE PATRIOTIC WAR ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOURIST FACIOTIES IN THE CITY OF KARLOVAC

Karlovac je povijesni grad koji je kroz svoje godine postojanja proživio mnoge „renesansne“ i mirne trenutke, ali i vrlo često je bio mjesto ratovanja i raznih osvajanja. Upravo mu je njegov položaj na sredini Hrvatske uporište, te nije daleko od stvarnosti kada se navodi kako „svi putevi vode u Karlovac“. Kako bi se bogata povijest očuvala, razne institucije grada svojim djelovanjem rade na očuvanju baštine, a okosnicu svega imaju Muzeji Grada Karlovca. Muzej je usmjeren na potvrđivanje i obogaćivanje kulturnog identiteta zajednice, aktivno sudjelovanje u kulturnom životu grada i podupiranje multidisciplinarne suradnje. Osim samog grada, rijetko je koja karlovačka lokacija toliko povijesno i memorijski slojevita, a istovremeno jednostavno jasna i prihvatljiva kao Turanj. Od izgradnje ima vrlo važnu stratešku poziciju te je zaista u Domovinskom ratu bio posljednja crta obrane grada. Stoga je cjelokupni koncept Muzeja Domovinskog rata kombinacija povijesno bogatog kompleksa sa suvremenom i ambijentalnom izložbom sa interaktivnim dizajnom koji zajedno tvore zaista impresivan koncept. Pojam mračnog turizma može se dvojako tumačiti. Fascinacija nesretnim slučajevima i stradavanjima oduvijek je postojala u znatiželji svakog pojedinca, a samo su određene lokacije isto prepoznale kao potencijalni turistički proizvod. Uz samo turističku atrakciju veže se i edukacija i proširuju se znanja čime se potiče na aktivniji odmor.Karlovac is a historical city that has experienced many "renaissance" and peaceful moments throughout its years of existence, but has also very often been the site of wars and various conquests. Its position in the middle of Croatia is its stronghold, and it is not far from reality when it is stated that "all roads lead to Karlovac". In order to preserve the rich history, various institutions of the city work to preserve the heritage through their activities, and the backbone of everything is the Museums of the City of Karlovac. The museum is focused on confirming and enriching the cultural identity of the community, active participation in the cultural life of the city and supporting multidisciplinary cooperation. Apart from the city itself, there is rarely any location in Karlovac that is as historically and memory-layered, and at the same time simply clear and acceptable as Turanj. Since its construction, it has had a very important strategic position and was really the last line of defence of the city during the Homeland War. Therefore, the overall concept of the Museum of the Homeland War is a combination of a historically rich complex with a contemporary and ambient exhibition with an interactive design that together form a truly impressive concept. The concept of dark tourism can be interpreted in two ways. Fascination with accidents and suffering has always existed in the curiosity of every individual, and only certain locations have recognized it as a potential tourist product. Along with the tourist attraction itself, education is also linked and knowledge is expanded, which encourages a more active vacation