Bijela Tabija, Ottoman fortress in Stari Grad, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bijela Tabija is a rectangular fortress with four corner towers and a fifth tower positioned above the entrance gate. The structure sits at 667 meters elevation and features thick walls fitted with specialized openings for cannon placement.

The fortress was built around 1550 under Ottoman rule as a military stronghold for the region. It received military reinforcements during the 1730s and later served as an artillery position during World War I.

The name Bijela Tabija means "White Fortress", after the pale limestone of its walls. The site lies within the Vratnik old town, a national monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The upper section, built of large stone blocks, dates from the Austro-Hungarian period.

You can reach the site on foot, by bicycle, minibus, or taxi from the city center in Sarajevo. Early morning or late afternoon visits tend to offer the clearest views and fewer crowds along the approach.

The upper section of Bijela Tabija, built from large stone blocks, dates from the Austro-Hungarian period, while the lower fortifications are older. The tower played a major role in defending Sarajevo against the army of Austrian Prince Eugene of Savoy in the 17th century and again against Austro-Hungarian troops in 1878.