Citadel Počitelj ( Bosnian, hr, Počiteljska tvrđava; sr, Почитељска тврђава) is a castle in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This fortress was built by King Tvrtko I of Bosnia in 1383, and had a role of control a merchant route from Bosnian inland, through the valley of the

Neretva The Neretva ( sr-cyrl, Неретва, ), also known as Narenta, is one of the largest rivers of the eastern part of the Adriatic basin. Four HE power-plants with large dams (higher than 150,5 metres) provide flood protection, power and water s ...

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Drijeva Drijeva known in Venetian as ''Narenta'', was a medieval customs town and marketplace located in what is today the village of Gabela, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was held by the Kingdom of Serbia until the War of Hum (1326–29), when it was pass ...

'' trg'' and further to the Adriatic sea. The Ottoman Empire extended fortifications greatly, and developed a settlement, with a housings, bath and the mosque. Today, it overlooks the historic walled town of Počitelj. BiH 2012 - Pocitelj (8144171214)

Main tower of Počitelj citadel is above sea level.Citadel Počitelj Altitude and Location
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