Sokolačka Fortress

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Sokolačka Fortress, Medieval castle ruin near Sokolac, Bihać, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The fortress features a prominent round tower measuring 16 meters in height and 10 meters in diameter, situated at an elevation of 320 meters.

Built during the Middle Ages for the Kingdom of Hungary, the fortress remained active from the 14th century until the Ottoman departure in 1878.

The triangular fortress structure with its 40-meter wall represents the architectural methods and defensive strategies employed in medieval Bosnia.

Visitors can reach the fortress by following a one-kilometer path, with no entrance fee required to explore the historical structures.

The round tower provides views across the Una Valley, while the fortress walls contain evidence of occupation dating to the 10th century BC.

Location: City of Bihać

GPS coordinates: 44.78578,15.89501

Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:39

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