Počitelj Citadel

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Citadel Počitelj (Bosnian, Croatian: Počiteljska tvrđava; Serbian: Почитељска тврђава) is a castle in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This fortress was built by King Tvrtko I of Bosnia in 1383, and had a role of control a merchant route from Bosnian inland, through the valley of the Neretva, to Drijeva trg and further to the Adriatic sea. The Ottoman Empire extended fortifications greatly, and developed a settlement, with a housings, bath and the mosque. Today, it overlooks the historic walled town of Počitelj.

Počitelj Citadel
Bosnian, Croatian: Počiteljska tvrđava
Serbian: Почитељска тврђава
Part of Walled town of Počitelj
Počitelj in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Počitelj Citadel is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Počitelj Citadel
Počitelj Citadel
Coordinates43°08′07″N 17°43′54″E / 43.1353°N 17.7317°E / 43.1353; 17.7317
TypeCitadel
Site information
OwnerThe Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionPreserved
Site history
Builtc. 1383
Built forKing Tvrtko I of Bosnia
In usec. 1996
MaterialsLimestone in dry stone walling
Designations
Official namePočitelj Citadel
TypeCultural
Designated5 November 2005 (2005-11-05)[1]
Part ofWalled town of Počitelj

Main tower of Počitelj citadel is 45 metres (148 ft) above sea level.[2][1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "The historic urban site of Počitelj". old.kons.gov.ba (in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, and English). Commission to preserve national monuments. 5 November 2002. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  2. ^ Citadel Počitelj Altitude and Location