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Glamoč Fortress

Bosnia and Herzegovina · 14th century

Glamoč Fortress in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Photo: IoannesII · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Glamoč fortress (Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian: Glamočka tvrđava / Гламочка тврђава) is a medieval fortress located on the north slopes of Staretina mountain above the town of Glamoč. The construction of the fortress started as early as 14th century.

Text adapted from “Glamoč Fortress” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Glamoč Fortress ranks #4,626 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #16 of the 40 mapped in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Founded c. 1350, it is older than 55% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 755 atlas entries founded in the 14th century. The nearest day-trip guide is Split, 67 km away. See how Bosnia and Herzegovina compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Glamoč Fortress?

Glamoč Fortress stands in Bosnia and Herzegovina, at 44.04197°, 16.84401°.

When was Glamoč Fortress built?

The atlas dates its founding to c. 1350. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Glamoč Fortress?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #4,626 of 9,079 worldwide, and #16 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Glamoč Fortress?

Sokograd Fortress, about 31 km away.

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