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Jajce Fortress

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Jajce Fortress is a medieval hilltop fortification in Jajce, Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose walls and bastions overlook the historic town. The fortress was associated with the Bosnian royal center and the town's period as a capital, and it became the last territorial possession of the medieval Kingdom of Bosnia before the Ottoman conquest. It is chiefly of interest to visitors studying Bosnian medieval history and defensive architecture.

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When was Jajce Fortress built?

The fortress developed during the late 14th century, with written references to Jajce appearing by 1396. It became the defensive center of the medieval town in central Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Was Jajce Fortress the capital of the Kingdom of Bosnia?

Yes, King Stjepan Tomasevic moved his royal court to Jajce in 1421, making it the capital of the Kingdom of Bosnia. The fortress protected one of the kingdom's last important royal centers.

What happened to Jajce Fortress in 1463?

Ottoman forces captured Jajce during the conquest of the Bosnian Kingdom in 1463. Hungarian forces under Matthias Corvinus retook the fortress later that year, so the site changed hands during a complicated border war.

Can Jajce Fortress be visited with other historic sites in Jajce?

Yes, the fortress is part of a wider historic town that includes the medieval walls, royal sites, and the famous Pliva waterfall. Jajce's old town is recognized as a national monument ensemble of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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