Jajce Fortress
Tvrđava Jajce
A hilltop castle that was the last capital of the medieval Kingdom of Bosnia. Its gate bears the royal crest, and its walls overlook the confluence of two rivers and the whole old town.
Jajce Fortress was built in the 14th century by Bosnian Duke Hrvoje and became the last royal capital of the Kingdom of Bosnia. It fell to the Ottomans in 1463 and was held by Hungary until 1527. The castle stretches in an egg shape along the hillside ('Jajce' means 'egg'), and the main gate still carries the crest of the Kotromanić dynasty. From the walls, you can look down over the Pliva and Vrbas valleys. Admission is about 3 to 4 KM. In summer it is open roughly 9:00 to 19:00. The climb from the old town up the stone steps takes about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Saint Mary's Church & St Luke's Bell Tower
- Pliva Waterfall
- Jajce Catacombs
- AVNOJ Museum
- Jajce Mithraeum
- Pliva Watermills
- Pliva Lakes
- Vlašić Mountain