On the Grgurevo hill, close to the monastery, you can discover the ruins of the Bosnian royal court from before the Ottoman conquest.
The Royal Court of Sutjeska was constructed during the reign of Ban Stjepan II Kotromanić in the early 14th century. Around this royal complex, a small urban settlement developed, first mentioned in written records in 1341. From the time of King Tvrtko I Kotromanić, it became the principal seat of Bosnian rulers, where the royal chancery issued the most documents.
Significant charters were issued here by:
- King Dabiša (1392-1395)
- Queen Jelena (1397)
- Stjepan Ostoja (1399)
- Tvrtko II (1407, 1423-1443)
- Stjepan Ostojić (1419)
- Stjepan Tomaš (1446-1457)
Architectural Highlights
The Royal Court was built on open ground without special fortifications, straddling both sides of the Urva stream.
Grgurevo (Eastern Side)
- Eastern Palace: The most monumental structure of the royal court.
- St. Gregory the Miracle-Worker Church: The court chapel located below the Eastern Palace.
Dvori (Western Side)
- Lower Palace
- Upper Palace
- Annex to the Upper Palace: Accompanied by various economic buildings.
Explore the historical and architectural splendor of the Royal Court of Sutjeska, a testament to Bosnia’s medieval heritage and the legacy of its rulers.
