Čačvina Castle

Čačvina Castle the ruins of medieval fortification near the town of Trilj in modern-day Croatia.

Čačvina fortification guarded approach from Bosnia during the wars with the Ottomans. It is situated 8 kilometres (5 mi) from the town Trilj on altitude of 705 metres (2,313 ft) on strategic location enabling its crew to oversee traffic of goods through the mountain passage that goes through the Dinaric Alps and leads to Bosnia.[1] First written record of fortification dates to 1345.

References

  1. ↑ "O Čačvini". Retrieved 2012-05-21.

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