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