Pavlovac Fortress

#146 among destinations in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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The Pavlovac Castle was a noble court and one of the largest and most important fortified towns of medieval Bosnia, situated on top of rugged slopes high above the Prača river canyon, near modern days Prača village, in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fortified castle was a seat of medieval Bosnian noble family Radinović-Pavlović. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1392 (632 years ago)Demolished: 1485Coordinates: 43°46'16"N, 18°29'41"E

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Repuplika SrpskaBosnia and Herzegovina

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

Nearby attractions include: Jahorina ski resort, Stadion Grbavica, Jahorina, Jewish Cemetery.

4.3 miSE
Winter sport, Ski area
Jahorina ski resort, Sarajevo
110 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Dinaric Alps, Jahorina ski resort is a winter sports paradise situated near Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. With its breathtaking mountainous backdrop and pristine snowy slopes, Jahorina offers an exceptional ski...
7.5 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Football
Stadion Grbavica, Sarajevo
191 min walk • Stadion Grbavica is a renowned sports venue situated in the heart of Sarajevo, the vibrant capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Known primarily as the home ground of the country's prestigious football club, FK Željezničar, the stadium holds a special place in the...
5.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jahorina
131 min walk • Nestled within the Dinaric Alps, Jahorina is a prominent mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina that has etched its name as a prime destination for winter sports enthusiasts. The mountain, rising to an elevation of 1,916 meters, is located in the Republika Srpska entity...
6.9 miNW
Historical place, Cemetery
Jewish Cemetery, Sarajevo
178 min walk • Nestled on the verdant slopes of Trebević Mountain, the Jewish Cemetery in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, stands as a poignant testament to the city's multi-ethnic past and the rich history of its Jewish community. This solemn site, one of the largest Jewish...
6.9 miNW
Memorial
Vraca Memorial Park, Sarajevo
177 min walk • The Vraca Memorial Park is a park dedicated to the World War II victims in Sarajevo. It covers 78,000 square meters and mentions the names of over 11,000 men, women, and children killed during World War II.
4.4 miN
Cave
Mokranjska Miljacka wellspring cave, Sarajevo
113 min walk • Mokranjska Miljacka wellspring cave is the source of Mokranjska Miljacka, located about 7 kilometres from the village of Mokro, near Pale.
4.3 miNW
Landmark peak with hiking trails and views
Trebević, Sarajevo
109 min walk • Trebević is a mountain in central Bosnia and Herzegovina, located to the southeast of Sarajevo, in the territory of East Sarajevo city, bordering Jahorina mountain. Trebević is 1,627 meters tall, making it the second shortest of the Sarajevo mountains. During the Middle Ages, Trebević was known as Zlatni Do.
4.8 miNE
Locality
Pale
122 min walk • Pale is a municipality of the city of Istočno Sarajevo located in Republika Srpska, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is situated southeast of the capital city of Sarajevo.
5.5 miW
Neighbourhood
Kasindo, Sarajevo
140 min walk • Kasindo is a neighbourhood in the city of Istočno Sarajevo in Istočna Ilidža municipality, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Kasindo is also the old name for this municipality. The clinical center of Istočno Sarajevo is in this part of the city.
6.1 miNW
Village
Miljevići, Sarajevo
157 min walk • Miljevići is a village in the municipalities of Istočno Novo Sarajevo, Republika Srpska and Novo Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
7.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Grbavica, Sarajevo
191 min walk • Grbavica is a quarter of the city of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Today it is part of the municipality of Novo Sarajevo and administratively distinguished between Grbavica I and Grbavica II.