Vranduk Fortress
A compact medieval fortress-village wrapped in a bend of the Bosna river north of Zenica — once a royal stronghold, now a tiny museum, mosque and a few…
A compact medieval fortress-village wrapped in a bend of the Bosna river north of Zenica — once a royal stronghold, now a tiny museum, mosque and a few stone houses high above the gorge.
Why go
- storybook fortress
- river-bend views
- small museum.
it's a quick, scenic stop between Sarajevo and the north — 30 minutes is enough.
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