Bjelaj Fortress
Medieval town-fortress complex in Bosnia and Herzegovina / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bjelaj Fortress, locally known as Stari Grad Bjelaj (Bjelaj old town), is a medieval town-fortress complex near the village of Bjelaj, Bosanski Petrovac, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Bjelaj Fortress | |
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Bjelaj, Una-Sana Canton Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
Coordinates | 44.5832°N 16.1987°E / 44.5832; 16.1987 |
Type | Hilltop castle |
Site information | |
Owner | The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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Condition | Repaired (Protected as National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina) |
Site history | |
Built | 15th century |
Built by | (unknown) |
In use | until at least 1833 |
Materials | hewn stone (ashlar) |
Battles/wars | Ottoman siege |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | 30 Men (1747) |
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