Travnik Fortress
Stari grad Travnik
A 15th-century castle on the hillside of the Lašva valley, with well-preserved walls and a polygonal main tower. Climbing the tower gives a view of the whole 'Vizier's City'.
Travnik Fortress was built in the late 15th century, during the final years of the Kingdom of Bosnia, and was expanded into a military stronghold in the Ottoman period. It is one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Inside are the polygonal main tower, a gunpowder magazine and a small exhibition of historic weapons and folk objects. From the walls, you can look over the narrow old town, the minarets and the slopes of Mount Vlasić opposite. Admission is about 3 to 5 KM. It is usually open April to October, and closed or on shorter hours in winter. The climb from the Plava Voda spring up the stone steps takes about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
Apr–Oct approx. 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Plava Voda
- Šarena Mosque (Sulejmanija)
- Vizier's Tombs
- Ivo Andrić Birth House
- Guča Gora Franciscan Monastery
- Vlašić Mountain
- Pliva Waterfall
- Jajce Fortress