Herceg Stjepan Fortress | Tvrđava Hercega Stjepana | Ljubuski

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Discover the medieval Ljubuški Fortress, perched atop Butorovica Hill. Folk tales credit Duke Stjepan Vukčić Kosača with its construction, though it predates him.

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First mentioned in records on February 21, 1444, as “Lubussa,” this complex features the central “Herceguša” tower from the 14th-15th century and Ottoman-era walls added after 1472.

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Declared a National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina in October 2003, the fortress became a key Turkish military residence before losing its strategic role in 1835.

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Explore the rich history and stunning architecture of this iconic site.




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