Kula Norinska Fort

The Kula Norinska Fort stands next to the Neretva River, reaching 14 meters in height and featuring substantial stone walls along its perimeter.

The fort emerged in the 14th century as a strategic defense point, later serving as a crucial Ottoman stronghold against Venetian advances during regional conflicts.

The Register of Cultural Goods of Croatia recognizes this medieval military structure as an essential element of Croatian architectural heritage under number Z-5464.

Visitors can locate the fort at coordinates 43.028536 latitude and 17.606905 longitude, opposite the point where Norin stream meets the Neretva River.

The fort takes its name from the Norin River, maintaining its position as a silent witness to centuries of territorial disputes between Ottoman and Venetian forces.

Location: Metković

Inception: 14 century

Elevation above the sea: 14 m

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 43.02854,17.60691

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:02