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Počitelj

Fortified town·Počitelj

An Ottoman town on a hillside

About Počitelj

Počitelj, about 30 km south of Mostar, is a small fortified town whose stone houses, mosque, madrasa and hammam climb the hillside to a medieval tower. Climb up for the view over the Neretva, and come early to avoid the heat.

Why it's on our list

  • Stone houses on a hillside
  • Hajji Alija Mosque
  • The tower views

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Počitelj before you go.

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