Bosnian Castles

Gračanica · Trebava foothills · Medieval · Ottoman

Soko Fortress · Gračanica

Radivoj Kotromanić held Soko in 1449. Ottoman and Hungarian control alternated before its longer Ottoman garrison period. The fortress was abandoned around 1840. This is Soko near Gračanica, distinct from the similarly named Pliva and Piva fortresses.

Explore the 3D model

Through the centuries

1449

Radivoj Kotromanić recorded as owner.

1463–1464

Ottoman and Hungarian occupations.

1840

Fortress abandoned.

Architecture & evidence

Southwestern tower

The 37×18m enclosure terminates in an angular trapezoidal tower.

Semicircular flankers

Two 3m-diameter projections guard the southeastern curtain.

Western gate

The heritage description records a 1.1m-wide, 2m-high arched entrance.

Plan your visit

Visitor information reports private property around the fortress. Ask locally about permitted access; the directions link is only an approximate destination.

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