Čapljina, Herzegovina-Neretva, Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Fortified Town · Ottoman / Hungarian · 14th-18th Century
Počitelj is a historic town located on the left bank of the river Neretva. The walled town of Počitelj evolved in the period from the 16th to the 18th centuries. It represents one of the few urban ensembles in Bosnia and Herzegovina that were preserved in their integrity.
Construction: 1383 – 18th Century
Founder: King Tvrtko I
Key figures: King Tvrtko I, Ottoman Sultans
Significance: A strategic fortress controlling the Neretva valley, blending medieval and Ottoman architecture.
- 1383: First mentioned in charters
- 1471: Conquered by Ottomans
- 1563: Haji-Ali Mosque built
Architectural styles: Medieval, Ottoman
Materials: Stone
- Haji-Ali Mosque: A classic Ottoman mosque with a dome and minaret.
- Sahat Kula: Clock tower built in the 17th century.
- Gavrankapetanović House: A large residential complex representing traditional Ottoman housing.
Opening hours: 24 Hours (summer) · 24 Hours (winter) – Open air museum.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Difficult. Steep stone paths.
Official site: http://www.capljina.ba
Address: Počitelj, 88300, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Coordinates: 43.1339, 17.7308