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The olde medieval village of Pocitelj

Medieval Village of Pocitelj, Bosnia

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The village of Pocitelj is a small ad perched on top of one of the mountains not too far from Sarajevo. It is conveniently located right on the major road. A quick stop Pocitelj can be part of day trip from Sarajevo or on the road trip from Sarajevo to Dubrovnik. We stopped at Pocitelj on our Balkan travel road trip.

Pocitelj has Ottoman and Medieval architectural influences. Its importance has varied dramatically since its original development in the fifteenth century. It was heavily damaged by Croatians in the Bosnian war in 1993. All its residents fled but are now they are being urged to return. Pocitelj is now regarded as one of the most endangered places of historic importance.

Looking up the hill from the street on to Pocitelj, the Muslim and Christian influences are obvious.
Looking up the hill from the street on to Pocitelj, the Muslim and Christian influences are obvious.
The main stairs to climb up the village of Pocitelj are still in good shape and certainly give the feeling of being in a medieval town.
The main stairs to climb up the village of Pocitelj are still in good shape and certainly give the feeling of being in a medieval town.
An ally in the old medieval Stone town of Pocitelj
An ally in the old medieval Stone town of Pocitelj
An interesting rooftop in Pocitelj.
An interesting rooftop in Pocitelj.
All over the Balkans, people were happy to see us Indians. This little village was no exception. These friendly vendors, sitting under fig trees, even tried to talk in Hindi.
All over the Balkans, people were happy to see us Indians. The village of Pocitelj was no exception. These friendly vendors, sitting under fig trees, even tried to talk in Hindi.
One of the many fruit and vegetable stalls on the roadside near Pocitelj. Organic and fresh by necessity. Delicious as a result.
One of the many fruit and vegetable stalls on the roadside near Pocitelj. Organic and fresh by necessity. Delicious as a result.

We spent very little time in this village. I’m sure there’s more to explore and learn for next time. Maybe it will be a UNESCO world heritage site by then and have a better-developed tourism business. In the meantime, it was a more authentic experience in the native setting.

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