Blagaj Fortress

#69 among destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Blagaj Fortress or Old Town of Blagaj, locally known as Stjepan-grad, or Stipan-grad, in classical times Bona, is a town-fortress complex near the town of Blagaj, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The old Blagaj Fort was built on a high, inaccessible karst hill, at an elevation of 310 metres above sea level and 266 metres above the source of the river Buna. Blagaj Fort is 275 metres above sea level. ()

Local name: Stari grad Blagaj Built: 948 (1076 years ago)Coordinates: 43°15'36"N, 17°54'8"E

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Federacija Bosna i HercegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina

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Blagaj Fortress – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stari Most, Vrelo Bune, Herzegovina Museum, Cathedral of Mary and Mother of the Church.

6.9 miNW
Landmark arched bridge built in 1566
Stari Most, Mostar
176 min walk • Spanning the emerald waters of the Neretva River, Stari Most stands as an iconic landmark in the historic city of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This exquisite example of Ottoman architecture, originally constructed in the 16th century, was designed by the renowned...
0.8 miW
Cave
Vrelo Bune
21 min walk • Vrelo Bune is the natural and architectural ensemble at the Buna river spring near Blagaj kasaba and a part of the wider "Townscape ensemble of the town of Blagaj — Historical and Natural Heritage of Bosnia and Herzegovina", southeast of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Herzegovina Museum, Mostar
178 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the city of Mostar, within the historical landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina, lies the Herzegovina Museum – a cultural institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich heritage of the region.
7.6 miNW
Church
Cathedral of Mary and Mother of the Church, Mostar
193 min walk • The Cathedral of Mary and Mother of the Church stands as a spiritual beacon in the heart of Mostar, a city known for its rich cultural tapestry and the iconic Stari Most (Old Bridge) in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This sacred edifice, more than just a church, is a...
0.7 miW
Village
Blagaj
19 min walk • Blagaj is a village in the south-eastern region of the Mostar basin, in the Herzegovina-Neretva Canton of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
7.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Velež
190 min walk • Velež, named after the Slavic god Veles, is a mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in the south-central part of the Herzegovina region, overlooking the largest regional city of Mostar.
5.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
Rodoč, Mostar
150 min walk • Rodoč is a populated settlement in the Mostar municipality, just south of the city of Mostar, making it a suburb. It is 5 km from Mostar, 139 km from Sarajevo, 139 km from Dubrovnik and 157 km from Split.
5.3 miW
Neighbourhood
Jasenica, Mostar
135 min walk • Jasenica is a populated settlement in the Mostar municipality, just south of the city of Mostar. It is 8 km from Mostar, 136 km from Sarajevo, 131 km from Dubrovnik and 165 km from Split.
4.1 miW
Neighbourhood
Bačevići, Mostar
104 min walk • Bačevići is a populated settlement in the Mostar municipality, just south of the city of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, making it a suburb. It is 10 km from Mostar, 139 km from Sarajevo, 125 km from Dubrovnik and 170 km from Split.
3.1 miW
Neighbourhood
Buna, Mostar
81 min walk • Buna is a populated settlement at the confluence of the Buna river and Neretva river some 10 km downstream the Neretva and south of Mostar, Herzegovina-Neretva Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The famous source of the Buna river is a strong karstic spring.