Čapljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Walled town of Počitelj
Čapljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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The walled town of Počitelj, nestled in a natural karst amphitheater along the left bank of the Neretva river near Čapljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, is a medieval fortified settlement that blends vernacular and Ottoman architectural traditions. Situated on the main Mostar-Metković road, this historic village's fortified nucleus functions as an open-air museum owing to its significant architectural and urbanistic value. Protected as a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Počitelj is also on UNESCO's Tentative World Heritage List, pending consideration for full inscription.
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- Type
- heritage site, cultural heritage, fortified town
- Heritage
- National Monuments of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tentative World Heritage Site
- Place
- Čapljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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