Safikada's Tomb, Ottoman tomb near Kastel Fortress in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Safikada's Tomb is a white stone monument standing beside the ancient walls of Kastel Fortress along the Vrbas River banks. The memorial sits across from the fortress and features informational plaques in several languages.
The tomb marks the resting place of a young woman from the Ottoman period whose story centers on forbidden love. Her memory became part of local history and continues to be preserved today.
Visitors come here to light candles and remember Safikada, a young woman whose love for an Ottoman soldier was forbidden by her family. People share their own stories of love and loss at this place.
The tomb sits directly beside the river and remains accessible throughout the year. Its location next to the fortress makes it easy to visit while exploring the city's historical sites.
According to local tradition, the young woman wore a wedding dress on her final day before the tragic event at the fortress. This poignant detail of her story has been remembered by visitors over time.
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