Travnik · Lašva Valley · 14th–15th c.

Travnik Fortress

Raised in the late 14th or early 15th century, Travnik’s stronghold evolved through Ottoman alterations. Its exact builder is unknown. Layered enclosures, a polygonal tower and a surviving minaret reveal a place shaped across centuries.

Explore the 3D model

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Through the centuries

c. 1400

The medieval fortress takes shape; the precise date and builder are unknown.

Ottoman era

The fortress acquires much of its present architectural character.

1953

The Regional Museum assumes care of the fortress.

Architecture & evidence

Polygonal tower

The museum documents an Ottoman tower with 16 sides and a height of 11 m. Its roof and surface details in this study are approximate.

Upper bastion

The highest bastion rises 16 m above the lowest point of the fortress, on the site of a medieval donjon.

Western minaret

A surviving minaret is embedded in the western rampart. This model indicates its location and vertical form without reproducing exact architectural detail.

Plan your visit

Approach via Varoš street to Varoš bb. The museum notes that the entrance bridge can make access difficult for disabled visitors.

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