Bosnian Castles

Kreševo · Central Bosnia · Medieval · Archaeological

Kreševo · Bedem

Bedem preserves the archaeological remains of Kreševo’s fortified upper and lower town. Its history is connected with the mining and trading settlement below. The municipality announced the start of a new excavation campaign in July 2026; the digital study cannot represent unpublished discoveries.

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Through the centuries

Medieval period

Fortified settlement above the mining town.

2004

National monument designation.

2026

Municipality announces new archaeological excavation.

Architecture & evidence

Western approach

Two corner-tower remains flank the approach. The former defensive ditches require a surveyed terrain revision.

Eastern terminal tower

The narrowed upper enclosure ends in a small tower foundation. No conjectural palace is added.

Lower-town remains

Five southern tower positions are interpreted; the southeastern remnant is taller. Most enclosing walls remain low.

Plan your visit

Archaeological work may affect access. Check with the municipality before visiting the Bedem site.

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