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Jajce
Jajce Fortress
Jajce Fortress rises on a karst hill above the confluence of the Pliva and the Vrbas and forms the historic core of…
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Banja Luka
Kastel Fortress
Kastel Fortress is the stone heart of Banja Luka and the city's oldest monument, set in the centre on the left bank…
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Këlcyre
Këlcyra Castle
Këlcyrës Castle is an ancient fortification located on a hill with impressive views over the city and the Këlcyrës Gorge. Built in…
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Trebinje
Klobuk Fortress
On the steep cliffs that drop vertically toward the Sušica River, 30 kilometers from Trebinje, the walls of Klobuk stand proudly. This…
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Saranda
Lëkurës Castle
Lëkurës Castle is located near the city of Saranda, in southern Albania, and is one of the most important historical fortifications in…
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Ljubljana
Ljubljana Castle
The fortress on the hill above the old town, reached by funicular in one minute or on foot in twenty.It is the…
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Trebinje
Mičevac Fortress
Mičevac Fortress is a medieval town located on the right bank of the Trebišnjica, about 5.6 km from the center of Trebinje,…
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Čitluk
Nancy and Patrick’s Castle
Castle of Nancy and Patrick, also known as the castle of Nancy and Patrick, is an unusual and inspiring attraction located near…
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Peqin
Peqin Castle
Peqin Castle is one of the most important historical monuments of the city, with origins dating back to the Roman period and…
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Tirana
Petrela Castle
Petrelë Castle is one of Albania's most historic and strategic fortresses, located on a hill above the village of Petrelë, about 15…
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Pogradec
Pogradec Castle
Pogradec Castle, a Category I monument, is located southwest of Lake Ohrid, above the city of Pogradec, on a hill about 200…
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Postojna
Predjama Castle
A castle built into the mouth of a cave in a vertical cliff, ten minutes from Postojna Cave.Predjama is wedged into a…
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Ptuj
Ptuj Castle
The castle above Slovenia’s oldest town, holding a strong regional collection and the Kurentovanje masks.Ptuj Castle sits on the hill over the…
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Durres
Rodon Castle
Rodon Castle (also known as Skanderbeg's Castle), is one of the most impressive natural and historical attractions of the Albanian coast, a…
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Bihać
Sokolac Fortress
Stari grad Sokolac is located on the left bank of the Una and is one of the most important medieval sites in…
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Trebinje
Strač Fortress
Strač Fortress is an Austro-Hungarian fortification southeast of Trebinje, located at 750 meters above sea level with panoramic views of Zupci, Petrovo…
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Tirana
The castle of Tirana
The Castle of Tirana, , is one of the most important historical monuments of the capital. Located in the heart of the…
Castles & Fortresses, Natural Attractions
Vau Deja
The Island and Fortress of Shurdhahu (Sarda)
One of the true gems of the lake, Shurdhahu is an island surrounded by the blue waters of the Vau i Dejës,…
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Travnik
Travnik Fortress
Travnik Fortress, today known as the Old Town, is one of the best-preserved fortifications of medieval Bosnia and a national monument of…
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Vau Deja
Vigu Castle
Vigu Castle is a monument of historical and cultural value, located in the Vigu area, in the territory of the Vau Dejës…