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]