Bjelaj Fortress

Bjelaj Fortress
Bjelaj, Una-Sana Canton
 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bjelaj Fortress (Top right hand corner)
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Bjelaj Fortress is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bjelaj Fortress
Bjelaj Fortress
Coordinates44°35′00″N 16°11′55″E / 44.5832°N 16.1987°E / 44.5832; 16.1987
TypeHilltop castle
Site information
OwnerThe Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Controlled by
ConditionRepaired
(Protected as National Monument of Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Site history
Built15th century
Built by(unknown)
In useuntil at least 1833
Materialshewn stone (ashlar)
Battles/warsOttoman siege
Garrison information
Garrison30 Men (1747)

Bjelaj Fortress, locally known as Stari Grad Bjelaj (Bjelaj old town), is a medieval town-fortress complex near the village of Bjelaj, Bosanski Petrovac, Bosnia and Herzegovina.