Photo: M. Obrenovic / Inlandia
Historic town Pocitelj
Nestling in the valley of the Neretva River, this national monument is one of the most beautiful cultural and historic units in Herzegovina. The fortress of Pocitelj (15th century) had a significant role in the defense during the war against the Turks, protecting the entrance to the lower Neretva valley. This beautiful medieval town is marked by its Oriental-Mediterranean architecture, which is preserved in a historical heritage such as Sahat kula (tower), Sisman Ibrahim Pasha's Mosque, madrassa (religious school), han (posting inn for caravans) from 17th century and House of Gavran Kapetanovic where is one of the first art colonies in Southeast Europe still open.