The olde medieval village of Pocitelj

Village of Pocitelj

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The village of Pocitelj has Ottoman and Medieval architectural influences. It’s importance has varied dramatically since it original development in the fifteenth century.

It was highly damaged by Croatians in the Bosnian war in 1993. All it’s residents fled but are now being urged to return. Now, it is regarded as one of the most endangered places of historic importance.

Looking up the hill from the street on to Pocitelj.
Looking up the hill from the street on to Pocitelj, the Muslim and Christian influences are obvious.
The main stairs to climb up this steep village.
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

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. This little village was no exception. These friendly vendors, sitting under fig trees, even tried to talk in Hindi.
One of the many fruit & vegetable stalls on the roadside. Organic and fresh by necessity. Delicious as a result.
One of the many fruit & vegetable stalls on the roadside. 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 more well developed tourism businesses. In the mean it was a more authentic experience in the native setting.


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