Počitelj Citadel Explained

Počitelj Citadel
Native Name:Bosnian, Croatian: Počiteljska tvrđava
Serbian: Почитељска тврђава
Partof:Walled town of Počitelj
Location:Počitelj
Country:Bosnia and Herzegovina
Coordinates:43.1353°N 17.7317°W
Type:Citadel
Pushpin Map:Bosnia and Herzegovina
Pushpin Relief:yes
Ownership:The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Open To Public:Yes
Condition:Preserved
Built For:King Tvrtko I of Bosnia
Materials:Limestone in dry stone walling

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.

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

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Notes and References

  1. http://elevationmap.net/pocitelj-bosnia-and-herzegovina?latlngs=%2843.1343788,17.731827299999964%29 Citadel Počitelj Altitude and Location
  2. Web site: The historic urban site of Počitelj . old.kons.gov.ba . Commission to preserve national monuments . 25 March 2019 . bs, hr, sr, en . 5 November 2002.