Foča, Municipality on the Drina River, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The town extends along both banks of the Drina River at an elevation of 442 meters, surrounded by mountains and forests in southeastern Bosnia.
The settlement was a major trading center between Ragusa and Constantinople during medieval times, becoming part of the Kingdom of Bosnia in 1376.
The Medical Faculty and Orthodox Theological Faculty of Saint Basil of Ostrog operate as part of Istočno Sarajevo University in Foča.
The municipality contains numerous settlements including Anđelije, Beleni, and Miljevina, with a population of 18,288 residents according to the 2013 census.
The Museum of Old Herzegovina preserves regional artifacts and documents the transformation of Foča from its medieval origins through contemporary times.
Location: Foča Municipality
Elevation above the sea: 442 m
Website: https://opstinafoca.rs.ba
GPS coordinates: 43.50000,18.78333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:56
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