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Počitelj
Hillside Ottoman town
A walled Ottoman town of stone houses, mosque and hammam climbing above the Neretva.
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About Počitelj
Počitelj, about 30 km south of Mostar near Čapljina, is a small fortified town whose stone houses climb the hillside in tiers above the Neretva. Wander up past the Hajji Alija Mosque, the madrasa and the hammam to the medieval tower at the top, where the view sweeps over the river valley. The steps are steep and the stone holds the heat, so arrive early in the morning. Afterwards, head down to Čapljina for a lunch of fresh Neretva fish and local wine.
Our take
- Stone houses in tiers
- Medieval tower
- Views over the Neretva
- Address
- Počitelj, the Balkans
- Our city guide
- On our Sarajevo guide
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Počitelj before you go.
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