Gradačac Castle

Gradačac, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Gradačac Castle has a fort with walls 18 metres high, built between 1765 and 1821, and a watchtower 22 metres high, built in 1824 by Husein-kapetan Gradaščević on foundations made originally by the Romans. It is finished in the 19th century. In 1831 general rallied the Bosnians against the Turkish occupation and drove the Ottomans out to Kosovo, winning Bosnia its sovereignty for the coming year. Therefore, fortification has great historic importance for Bosnians. It has been recently renovated.

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Gradačac, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Founded: 1765-1821
Category: Castles and fortifications in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Edis Muratovic (3 years ago)
If you are visiting Gradačac, you have to vist this place, it's a part of the Gradačac's history. There is also restaurant there so you can eat or have a cup of coffee.

Antonia Ivankovic (3 years ago)
For a real experience, take the "bosanska kava" you won't regret!

Melina Quinn (4 years ago)
It is a really good place to hang out with frends ay live in gradacac so ay go there with my friends for ice cream it is amazing place. They also have electric scooter that you can borrow.

Emir Lizdo (4 years ago)
Great monument and great piece of Bosnian history. Cheap parking spots all around castle. Great place to visit.

Linda De Grazia (4 years ago)
Hidden jewel. A must visit location

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