Jajce, Medieval fortress town in Central Bosnia Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Description
Jajce sits where the Pliva and Vrbas rivers meet, surrounded by old defensive walls that encircle the entire town. A citadel rises above the streets and buildings, commanding views over the urban core.
History
The town served as capital of the Bosnian Kingdom before Ottoman forces took control in 1527 following repeated military sieges. This conquest brought major changes to the region that lasted for centuries.
Culture
Churches and mosques stand side by side throughout the town, showing how different communities lived and built here over the centuries. Visitors can walk past these different religious structures and see how various traditions shaped the place.
Practical
The town center is easy to explore on foot since most sights lie within walking distance of each other. Wear sturdy shoes because many streets are cobbled and hilly.
Did you know?
The Pliva River drops about 22 meters down a waterfall directly in the city center where it meets the Vrbas River. This natural feature in the middle of town is rare and catches the eye of nearly every visitor.
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Pliva Waterfall
1.1 km
Glogovac monastery
15 km
Jajce Mithraeum
703 m
Walled city of Jajce
1.1 km
Jajce Fortress
952 m
Pliva Lakes
2.4 km
Temple of Saint Sava in Mrkonjić Grad
15.5 km
St. Mary’s Church with St. Luke’s Belltower
932 m
Catacombs in Jajce, the historical monument
881 m
Sultana Esma Mosque
1.1 km
Esma Sultana Mosque architectural ensemble
1.1 km
Gradski stadion Luke
15.8 kmЦрква Рођења Светог Јована Крститеља у Шипову
14.9 km
Franciscan monastery of Saint Luke, Jajce
1.3 km
Museum of the Second session of the AVNOJ
904 m
Ramparts of the Walled city of Jajce
1.2 km
Église de la Mère-de-Dieu de Jajce
496 m
Travnik Gate
1.1 km
Sarač’s house, the Finances Building (Lower Vocational School) and the Old primary school (Lower Music School), the architectural ensemble
958 m
Category:Banja Luka Gate of Walled city of Jajce
1.2 km
Okić Mosque
1 km
Ramadan beg's mosque
743 m
Pliva River Watermills
2.6 km
Omerbeg house
1.1 km
Kršlak house
1.1 km
Kršlak house (2nd house)
1.1 km
Burić house in Jajce, the site and remains of the historic monument
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