Bjelaj Fortress, Medieval hilltop castle in Bosanski Petrovac, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The fortress extends over 40 meters in length and 35 meters in width, featuring a massive round tower and monolithic ramparts on the Osječenica mountain slope.
First documented in 1495, the fortress changed hands between the Kingdom of Hungary and Ottoman Empire, with military garrisons maintaining its defensive position until 1833.
The structure combines medieval and Ottoman architectural elements, reflected in its two distinct sections built with different stone-working techniques and construction materials.
The medieval section of the fortress displays better preservation than its Ottoman counterpart, which exists only in fragments as of the 2007 assessment.
The fortress received its name from its light-colored stones that stand out against the landscape of Bjelajsko field, marking its position on the northern slope.
GPS coordinates: 44.58320,16.19870
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:57
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